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Brampton, On, Ca

Executive Assistant to the General Counsel and Corporate SecretaryArrange meetings and maintain and coordinate all meeting materials Coordinate activities associated with Board of Director and Board Committee and Member meetingAssist with managing the corporate records of the organizationFollow legal expenses of the ExecutivesReview and analyze case, administrative files and documents to summarize, extract and digest information as requestedConduct legal and information research using available resources including law libraries, online, and government agencies Make educated and informed decisions, prioritize conflicting needs, and follow through on projects to successful completion;Prioritize incoming information and appointmentsReceive and respond to letters, emails, memos, and other correspondencesAssist the Legal Team in the management and tracking of litigation and other matters, including matter updating and coordination with internal and external counselUpdate and maintain periodicals and subscriptionsAssist with Freedom of Information Request

Scarborough, On

Provide primary administrative support to the VP of Finance and Administration.Preparation and filing of the corporate legal documentsManage all insurance policies, renewals, and issued certificatesFollow legal expenses of the ExecutivesCoordinating calendar, prioritize and schedule call, appointments and meetings for VP of Finance and Administration and President.Assist in the development and changing of internal corporate policiesInteracting with organization's Board of Directors to arrange attendance at meetings and record, compile and distribute minutes.Conduct legal and information research using available resources including government agencies and online.Prepare correspondences including memos, letters, and reports for most effective communication levels.Certified member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.Coordinated and hosted successful customer seminars, booking venues, creating invitations and promotional materials. Overlook, plan and report office and utilities expensesPrepare presentations and documents.Perform administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, faxing, and arranging courier delivery services.

Toronto, On

Reported directly to senior paralegal with a broad range of responsibilites that encompass timely and complex preparation of cases from start of claim to trial.Prepared and drafted court doucments within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court including claims, motions, affidavits, writs and judgments.Interpret and relay legal information in a clear manner to clientsCorrespond daily with clients, and court clerksPerformed computerized and law library searches using CanLII to gather relevant data and materials.Attend Small Claims court offices for filing and issuance of documentsAttend in person on matters in various Small Claim Court in and around the GTA including settlement conferences, and judgement debtor examinationsComposed routine letters of correspondence

Mississauga,On

Customer Support Associate: Nov 2008 - April 2013Completing pre-employment agreements and documentation, as well as addendums, contract extensions or project specific changes that take place during the course of their work.Entered hours worked and rates for each contractor on a weekly basisHandled any and all questions or concerns regarding terms and conditions of the standard agreement including changes to be madeLiaise with each contract worker to review all paperwork to ensure that all documentation ispresent and complete in compliance with federal and provincial standardsAct as the primary point of contact for any follow up questions that occurs during thecontractResponsible for communicating and processing contract completion and terminationActed as trainer for new on-boarding candidatesAdministrative Assistant: July 2008- Nov 2008Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget. Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.Assisted with the collection of weekly time sheets for 200 contractors.Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork.Completed data entry, tracked resumes and maintained the applicant tracking system. Assisted senior recruiting staff with career fairs and recruiting events.Receptionist: April 2008 - July 2008Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas. Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office. Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates. Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.

Oakville,On

Manage Small Claims Court portfoliosPrepared claims, default judgments, garnishment notices, and writs Attendance at various Small Claims court including Brampton Small Claims Court to have documents issued and filed.Monitoring incoming calls and correspondences among courts, clients and debtors Prepared Court documents, and reviewing files to ensure accuracy Updating clients by using the office internet web based systemUpdated clients by using the office web based system, email and telephone. Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database. Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

Paralegal Diploma, Paralegal

Activities and Societies: Member of the Law Society of OntarioPreparing for legal proceedings by researching past cases, studying.

Court And Tribunal Agent Diploma, Immigration Consultant Diploma, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Paralegal