Yalda Shaygy
Toronto
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience in providing top-tier administrative and legal support. Proven track record of managing case files, conducting thorough legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accident Benefits Legal Assistant
Undisclosed
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting Affidavit of Documents and Medical Brief Index's accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
CEO
Rose Toronto
08.2017 - 11.2023
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Manufacturing various skincare products
- Formulating various skincare products
Accident Benefits Coordinator
McLeish Orlando Critical Injury Lawyers
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Drafting correspondence to insurance companies, medical facilities and clients.
- Completing OCF forms according to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule requirements.
- Corresponding with insurance companies ensuring clients receive benefits as entitled under the SABS.
- Requesting documentation in support of client files.
- Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, receiving payment etc.
- Preparing Affidavit of documents
- Assist with authorizations, undertakings and productions
- Organizing and maintaining lawyer calendar
Accident Benefits Coordinator
Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Maintaining appointment calendars for multiple lawyers and paralegals
- Extensive knowledge with MS Excel, Ghost practice, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and Outlook
- Scheduling meetings with clients, expert assessments, motions, mediations
- Managing accident benefit files and preparing OCF- Forms
- Liaising with healthcare professionals
- Ensuring clients attend their insurance examinations
- Managing email and mail correspondence
- Assisting with client in-takes
- Researching, drafting and proofreading legal documents
- Preparation of expense reports, docket entries and administrative duties
- Filing, faxing, photocopying, and arranging couriers
Education
Paralegal Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON06-2015
High School Diploma -
Heartlake Secondary School
Brampton06-2005
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- MS office proficient
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accident Benefits Legal Assistant
Undisclosed
01.2024 - Current
CEO
Rose Toronto
08.2017 - 11.2023
Accident Benefits Coordinator
McLeish Orlando Critical Injury Lawyers
05.2016 - 08.2017
Accident Benefits Coordinator
Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers
02.2015 - 04.2016
Paralegal Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Sheridan College
High School Diploma -
Heartlake Secondary School
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