Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra Mural Activities
Awards
Volunteer Experience
References
Work Preference
Timeline
BusinessDevelopmentManager

Susie Kidner

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Resourceful and reliable professional with a proven track record of effectively handling multiple tasks while maintaining a positive outlook. Eager to take on new challenges as an articling student. Experienced legal assistant with a strong background in supporting legal teams, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents to meet critical deadlines. Known for a proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve firm goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dr Clayton Bangsund
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted research pertaining to The Uniform Securities Transfer Act.
  • Produced regular progress reports and memos on findings.

Administrative Assistant

Leland Kimpinksi LLP
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Undertook searches for municipal taxes, zoning and title details for residential real estate transactions.
  • Submitted title transfers and managed interests at the Saskatchewan Land Title registry.
  • Created and searched for security interests at the Saskatchewan Personal Property Security Registry.
  • Assisted in client file creation, maintenance, and archiving
  • General administrative duties.

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

McKercher LLP
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Tracked and processed real estate documentation in accordance with firm policies and applicable laws.
  • Undertook due diligence on multi-million dollar transactions for third party clients.
  • Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements.
  • Worked closely with Partners and Associates to manage complex transactions.
  • Maintained accuracy under tight timelines.

Data Management Coordinator

Suncorp Valuations
12.2019 - 04.2020

Market Intelligence Coordinator

Colliers International Saskatoon
08.2018 - 12.2019

Realtor Sales Associate

Realty Solutions AKL Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2018

Education

JD Law -

University Of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
05.2025

Diploma: Administrative Assistant, Legal -

Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon
06.2021

Master of Science - Human Osteology & Paleopathology

University Of Bradford
Bradford, UK
06.2002

Bachelor of Science: Archaeology -

University Of York
York, UK
06.2001

Skills

  • Legal Research and writing
  • Client Communication
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Relationship building
  • Conveyancing
  • Work Prioritization
  • Real Estate Law
  • Microsoft Office
  • ISC and SPPR systems

Extra Mural Activities

VP Marketing 2024-2025, Corporate Law Club, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan

VP External 2023-24, Corporate Law Club, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan

Awards

  • Winner - Civil Law Category 8th Annual College of Law & CREATE Justice Research Poster Competition, University of Saskatchewan for "Exploring Life Leases for Seniors: A Comparative Analysis of Non-Profit and Private Sector Approaches"
  • Outstanding Mooter, 2023 - College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
  • Best Appellant Factum, 2023 - College of Law, University of Saskatchewan

Volunteer Experience

Commercial Real Estate Women's Network, 2019 -2020

Board Member Managed the Chapter's LinkedIn page, produced the monthly newsletter using Mailchimp, presented reports to the board, engaged in problem-solving and critical thinking on chapter goals.

Board Delegate - Liaised with the wider CREW Network and the Saskatoon board. Attended the Leadership Summit in Santa Clara, CA to develop relationships with members from across the Network, undertook leadership skill workshops from industry leaders., 

Event Committee Chair - Scheduled and recorded committee meetings, engaged with other volunteers for the successful production of Network events.

References

  • Dr Clayton Bangsund, Associate Professor, College of Law

clayton.bangsund@usask.ca (306) 966 5884

  • Dr Ibironke Odumuso-Ayanu, Professor, College of Law

ibironke.odmosu@usask.ca (306) 966 5871

  • John H. Pringle, Partner, McKercher LLP

 j.pringle@mckercher.ca (306) 664 1380

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Company Culture

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dr Clayton Bangsund
04.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Leland Kimpinksi LLP
05.2023 - 08.2023

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

McKercher LLP
06.2021 - 09.2022

Data Management Coordinator

Suncorp Valuations
12.2019 - 04.2020

Market Intelligence Coordinator

Colliers International Saskatoon
08.2018 - 12.2019

Realtor Sales Associate

Realty Solutions AKL Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2018

JD Law -

University Of Saskatchewan

Diploma: Administrative Assistant, Legal -

Saskatoon Business College

Master of Science - Human Osteology & Paleopathology

University Of Bradford

Bachelor of Science: Archaeology -

University Of York
Susie Kidner