Tawnia Dowd

Added duties from previous Vice & Hunter LLP position due to Covid:

• Putting together legal documents by using Adobe Acrobat and CanLii, executing service by email and filing using the Ontario Courts Online Portal.

• Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to ALS patient wellbeing.
• Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with patient.
• Coordinated healthcare appointments for patient, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
• Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
• Demonstrated adaptability in responding to changing patient conditions or requirements while maintaining continuity of care.
• Collaborated closely with ALS Canada and palliative healthcare teams, integrating recommendations from professionals into comprehensive patient care plans.

• Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence for firm senior partner in Litigation and Family Law.
• Drafting Wills, Codicils and Powers of Attorney along with their Affidavits of Execution including meeting with clients to witness, creating true copies for clients and proper preparation of the documents for storage.
• Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and attorney positions.
• Preparation of hardcopy Motion Records, Statement of Claims and Defence, pre-trial /mediation memos, pleadings, and affidavit of documents, Bill of Costs, Trial Records and other required documents and facilitate their filing at the court by process server.
• Handling of administrative matters such as coordinating meetings, scheduling court appearances, mediations and Examinations of Discovery, processing incoming and outgoing correspondence and processing accounts, corresponding with clients and external professionals.
• Initiating the organization of, and management of client files including managing electronic files, opening and closing files and managed firm administrative matters
• Handling of travel and hotel accommodation.
• Knowledge of PC Law, Divorcemate, ACL, Word and Wordperfect.
• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.