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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Prepare, draft and review various correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings, as per instructions provided by file lawyer.Manage all documentation within an electronic database by importing or scanning documents, coding, and reviewing for relevance, privilege and redaction.Prepare all client documents for production and liaise with opposing party for exchange of documents.Provide support to lawyers with document searching, retrieval and reporting.Create electronic trial books and preparation of appeal books and factums.Review transcripts and track and prepare undertakings and exhibits.Implement a bring forward system and manage key dates advising lawyers of same.Manage file progression to ensure timely steps are taken and advise file lawyer of potential delays or problems.Assist with trial preparation (contacting witnesses, drafting subpoenas, trial scheduling, meeting trial deadlines), including coordination of proceedings with agencies and courts, coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses.

Halifax, Canada Area

Prepared, drafted and reviewed various correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings, as per instructions provided by file lawyer.Managed all documentation within an electronic database by importing or scanning documents, coding, and reviewing for relevance, privilege and redaction.Scheduled appointments, mediations, arbitrations and discoveries.

Halifax, Canada Area

Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents.Managed and responded to emails and phone calls.Scheduled appointments, mediations, arbitrations and discoveries.Coordinated client activities (answering phones, greeting clients and other guests, booking meeting rooms and handling routine calls).Organized and maintained client files.

Halifax, Canada Area

Accurately prepared, maintained and organized legal documents and correspondence.Communicated with clients, opposing parties, witnesses and court personnel.Processed daily e-mails, phone messages, and time sheets.Maintained detailed and accurate client and administrative files.Maintained calendars: scheduled and organized meetings, assisted with client meetings, made travel arrangements, and updated address books.

Windsor, On

Prepared and served Motion Records, Pleadings, Affidavits of Documents etc, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.Coordinated and organized files in preparation for mediation, litigation and/or settlement conferences.Researched case law and legislation and assembled client documentation for preparation of memos, reports and correspondence.Communicated with clients, opposing parties, witnesses and court personnel.Provided instructions to third parties such as process servers, appraisers and private investigators.Responsible for the carriage of Small Claims files.Attended Discovery Examinations and Mediations and subsequently prepared transcript summaries and tracked answers to undertakings and document production.Coordinated and booked of out of court Examinations, as well as preparation and service of Notice of Examinations and Confirmation of Examinations.

Windsor On

Maintained and operated equipment and machinery, including espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, and coffee pots while applying safety and food safety techniques.Prepared and served drinks in accordance with Starbucks philosophy and health code standards.Carried out daily assignments and weekly projects in a timely manner to meet time sensitive deadlines.

Halifax, Canada Area

Monitored and adjusted staffing levels according to restaurant trafficClosed daily sales and oversaw staffOriented new staff and assisted with trainingMaximized bar profitability by ensuring portion control

Halifax, Canada Area

Regulated and met wage ratio goals by scheduling staff relative to projected business volumes. Accomplished human resource objectives by interviewing, orienting, training, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining employees; communicated job expectations, and reviewed job contributions; enforced policies and procedures. Reinforced and upheld operational policies and procedures for cash handling, safety, and securityCompleted cash reports and bank deposits.

Halifax, Canada Area

Awarded with the Dare To Be There Empee Award recognizing work ethic, helpfulness and attendance.Provided friendly, professional and efficient customer service, maintaining the customer experience and maximizing sales through upselling in order to achieve business and customer service goals. Responsibilities included ushering, providing service at concessions and box office, regular cleaning and staffing of events.

Waterloo, Ontario

Promoted to Key holder in June 2010. Consistently met/exceeded sales goals as well as product warranty and Henry’s replacement program targets.Oversaw sales staff and store operations in a retail store that was consistently one of the top ten performing stores in the chain. Tracked customer orders and stock allocations, trained and motivated new and existing staff in store policies and procedure.Performed general office duties including, tracked associate sales, completed banking deposits and sales reports.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government

Paralegal

Activities and Societies: St. Clair Paralegal Society - PresidentCompleted Program with Academic Honors Class Representative - Student.