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Tina-Lynn Fournier

Scarborough,ON

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Hull and Hull LLP
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
  • Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
  • Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.

Law Clerk

Bales Beall LLP
Toronto, Ontario
11.2011 - 05.2024
  • Reviewed and summarized legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
  • Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
  • Assisted with the preparation of court briefs, opinions, and appellate records.
  • Prepared discovery requests and responses.
  • Organized exhibits for trial or hearing preparation.
  • Updated attorney calendars with court dates, filing deadlines, and other important events.
  • Maintained client files by organizing paperwork into appropriate categories.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys including scheduling appointments and managing correspondence.
  • Assisted in the drafting of contracts, wills, trusts, leases, mortgages, corporate documents.
  • Performed data entry of confidential client information into a computer database system.
  • Compiled evidence for use at trials or hearings by gathering witness statements and depositions.
  • Edited pleadings submitted by attorneys prior to filing them in court.
  • Participated in client meetings to take notes regarding potential cases or matters under discussion.
  • Developed organization systems for filing contracts, agreements, court documents, legal records, reports and agendas.
  • Drafted legal pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
  • Kept firm's database updated with new information for cases and managed client records, policies and documents to facilitate work of litigation team.
  • Used company templates to prepare subpoenas and correspondence for clients.
  • Managed firm databases with client correspondence and implemented data communications techniques.
  • Arranged for domestic travel for the practice's attorneys.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Legal Assistant

Lofranco Chagpar Corriero LLP
Toronto, Ontario
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
  • Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
  • Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
  • Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Developed forms used during pre-trial negotiations between parties.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial College
Scarborough, On
06-2002

Skills

  • Documatrix
  • Office Management
  • Litigation Support
  • Corporate Law
  • Document Control
  • Knowledge of copyright law
  • Administrative Support
  • Administrative assistance
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Document drafting
  • Proofreading
  • Document Editing
  • Calendar Management
  • Client Communication
  • Document Preparation
  • File Organization
  • Fast Learner
  • Task Prioritization
  • Legal writing
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Legal Terminology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client service and support
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Legal/Court Processes
  • Legal Document Preparation

Affiliations

  • I volunteer at a homeless shelter soup kitchen
  • i enjoy a round of golf from time to time for charity

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Hull and Hull LLP
05.2022 - Current

Law Clerk

Bales Beall LLP
11.2011 - 05.2024

Legal Assistant

Lofranco Chagpar Corriero LLP
01.2010 - 02.2011

High School Diploma -

Centennial College
Tina-Lynn Fournier