Sydney Dwyer Email & Phone Number

- Serve as the central coordinator between Legal Support Services department and firm members- Work with the Director, Legal Support Services and Manager, Legal Assistants to design and run department meetings- Manage follow-up process to ensure any necessary follow-up communications are drafted and delivered in a timely manner- Ensure any action items coming out of meetings are tracked, delegated (when appropriate) and completed in a timely manner- Participate in group meetings to help implement strategic priorities and take minutes- Prepare and revise presentations, memos, instruction materials and other types of documents as needed- Administer and provide support with group initiatives/projects or components of larger scale projects by collecting information, preparing presentations and communications such as meeting agendas and follow up emails- Prepare and generate reports such as ACL reports, account reconciliation reports, monthly spreadsheets, status reports and other ad hoc reports as needed- Schedule and coordinate logistics of meetings and team events, including booking boardrooms arranging for catering, technical needs, etc.- Maintain the Legal Support Services department page on internal firm website

Litigation legal assistant managing a busy share consisting of 2 Partners, 2 Associates and 1 Law Clerk. Daily responsibilities include:- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries and expert witnesses - Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files- Managing lawyer calendars and coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team

Oshawa

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Schedule meetings for the Acting Director of Communications and others, and booking and organizing travel accommodations including hotel and transportation• Respond to emails and correspondence on behalf of the Director of Communications• Responsible for ordering supplies and keeping track of supply stock• Various routine administrative duties such as telephone and reception, filing, scanning and photocopying, and general data entry into system database• Sorting and filing invoices and letters and preparing documents and presentations

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assist with trial preparation and drafting a variety of legal documents; motion records, pleadings, forms, contracts, agreements, court reports and affidavits in accordance with appropriate policies and legislation• Compile Book of Authorities and Factums• Reviews court reports and other related documentation to ensure accuracy prior to submission to the courts• Provides information and guidance to lawyers and other team members regarding applicable legislation that relate to assigned cases• Prepares agenda and transcribes minutes for a weekly strategic meeting and distributes to staff• Participate and assist lawyers in organizing and running a webinar on Appeals to Assessment Officers 101

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assist with reviewing and organization of a variety of legal documents; pleadings, forms, contracts, agreements, court reports and affidavits• Conduct searches for case law and other information using QuickLaw, CanLii and PC Law• Under the supervision of a licensed paralegal, appear as agent for clients at trial• Draft and prepare disclosure requests and plaintiff claims • Keep paralegal’s calendar updated, manage schedules and book travel arrangements

Oshawa, Ontario

• Work from an anti-oppressive framework with youth from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including youth with diverse intellectual abilities and those from racialized communities• Use tact and judgment in a respectful manner and have the ability to apply these skills in a variety of situations• Utilize high levels of oral and written communication skills, time management and critical thinking skills with a strong understanding of role boundaries• Respond to and support client’s unique mental health needs in the context of a multi-disciplinary treatment plan and an integrated school setting or residential group home setting• Implement behaviour management through role modelling, positive reinforcement and education

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for various routine administrative duties focused on writing and proofing reports, and scheduling appointments for management• Additional office work such as filing, answering phones, photocopying, and designing and organizing Excel spreadsheets

Ajax, Ontario

• Assist probation officers in duties including but not limited to attending trials, conducting client intake and assessments, writing reports and scheduling appointments• Effectively assess, manage and implement a crisis plan to ensure safety within a milieu setting• Communicate and liason with collaborative partners, educational insitutions and residential staff on the behalf of youth at all stages of client care while working according to the individual’s probation order• Organize and spearhead meetings with clients, their families and support workers• Plan extracurricular activities; assist youth in finding and organizing opportunities for volunteer work to go towards their required 40 hours of community involvement for high school credits and their receipt of a high school diploma

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminology

Activities and Societies: Zeta Theta XiRelevant Coursework: Youth Justice, Mental Disorders and Justice, Criminal Justice and Drugs.

Graduate Certificate, Youth Justice And Interventions

Graduate Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal