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Sherry Keys

Paralegal Graduate (365) 336 7150 sherrykeys3@gmail.com
Hamilton

Summary

A recent graduate of the paralegal program at Mohawk College in Hamilton Ontario. Looking to gain hands on experience through placement/volunteering. My placement was remote and I did not receive any practical training.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Legal Receptionist

Martens Lingard
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Answered phones and triaged calls accordingly
  • Kept meeting books, calendars, and scheduled appointments for 6 lawyers
  • General office duties such as filing, faxing, and distributing mail
  • Processed payments and provided invoices/receipts to clients
  • Typed documents and dictation for lawyers
  • Coordinated and planned company events for Firm
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON
12.2025

Diploma - Paralegal

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
12.2021

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Grand Health Academy
Hamilton, ON
03.2005

Skills

  • Vast knowledge of several areas of Canadian law and legal terminology
  • Highly proficient in attention to detail and finding discrepancies
  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think outside box to find solution
  • Impeccable customer service provided with willingness to go above and beyond to resolve client issues
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication
  • 15 years in medical field as PSW -capability to read and comprehend complex medical reports
  • Gained substantial amount knowledge in medical terminology, biology and anatomy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, PC Law and dictation systems

Additional Information

Union Representative OPSEU VON Canada

  • Union representative from 2009-2017
  • Considerable knowledge of contract law and the bargaining process
  • Mediation and advocation on behalf of coworkers
  • Ensured collective agreement was in compliance
  • Numerous grievances awarded in favour of coworkers

Work Availability

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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Legal Receptionist

Martens Lingard
09.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Laurentian University

Diploma - Paralegal

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Grand Health Academy

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