Lauren Karra

Paralegal at Scion Law LLP
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Paralegal
      • Feb 2022 - Present

    • Canada
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Paralegal
      • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

      • Drafting pleadings, lists of documents, books of authorities, and trial preparation documents• Managing the department bring forward system and ensuring the filing of time sensitive pleadings is carried out efficiently• Finalizing Court of Appeal documents in accordance with the specified rules• Constructing and implementing department practices • Sending correspondence and communicating with clients and counsel in a professional manner

    • Legal Assistant
      • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

      • Maintaining lawyers calendars and scheduling meetings, court appearances, and appointments• Sending correspondence and communicating with clients and counsel in a professional manner• Managing an extensive bring forward system of crucial deadlines effectively • Conducting online searches through LTSA, CSO, BCAssessment, BC Registry Services, and various other platforms successfully

    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Assistant
      • Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

      • Completed initial and supplemental disclosure packages proficiently within deadlines • Set up files for trial, organizing witnesses, and preparing materials effectively • Managed witnesses professionally including notifying for interviews and court dates • Assisted lawyers with correspondence and document drafting • Completed initial and supplemental disclosure packages proficiently within deadlines • Set up files for trial, organizing witnesses, and preparing materials effectively • Managed witnesses professionally including notifying for interviews and court dates • Assisted lawyers with correspondence and document drafting

    • Legal Administrative Assistant
      • Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

      • Managed a boutique firm of 3-4 lawyers as the sole staff person • Drafted and sent correspondence and retainer agreements in a timely fashion • Answered the phone and taking messages professionally • Kept records of payments and deposits • Completed documenting and filing efficiently • Performed opening and closing duties independently • Interacted with clients in a professional and considerate manner • Managed a boutique firm of 3-4 lawyers as the sole staff person • Drafted and sent correspondence and retainer agreements in a timely fashion • Answered the phone and taking messages professionally • Kept records of payments and deposits • Completed documenting and filing efficiently • Performed opening and closing duties independently • Interacted with clients in a professional and considerate manner

    • Canada
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Motivator & JUMP! Attendant
      • Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

      • Played with, entertained, and observed up to ten children • Kept the daycare and office areas clean and organized • Answered the phone, completed agreements, and handled transactions professionally • Completed documenting, filing, and inventory efficiently • Assisted with member questions and concerns effectively • Checked in and interacted with members in a friendly manner • Gave FitFix circuit & Group Exercise orientations successfully • Performed opening and closing duties independently • Obtained CPR-C certification Show less

    • Playcare Attendant and Receptionist
      • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

      • Played with, entertained, and observed up to ten children (aged 6 weeks to 10 years) • Kept the playcare area including toys clean and organized • Answered the phone, completed paperwork, and handled transactions professionally • Checked in and interacted with members in a friendly manner • Mopped and swept the gym, cleaned equipment, completed laundry duties efficiently • Performed opening and closing duties independently • Played with, entertained, and observed up to ten children (aged 6 weeks to 10 years) • Kept the playcare area including toys clean and organized • Answered the phone, completed paperwork, and handled transactions professionally • Checked in and interacted with members in a friendly manner • Mopped and swept the gym, cleaned equipment, completed laundry duties efficiently • Performed opening and closing duties independently

  • BCSSA Swim Meets
    • Lower Mainland, BC
    • Volunteer
      • Jul 2008 - Aug 2012

      • Performed roles within Marshaling, as Clerk of the Course, and at the Crash Desk successfully • Managed, organized, and arranged up to 75 swimmers in marshaling • Controlled marshaling area and effectively made last minute changes, combinations, or additions to the meet • Collected and thoroughly compared time cards, Place Judge slips, and electronic print outs of the events in an efficient manner • Acted promptly on time sensitive matters and dealt with problems as they arose • Performed roles within Marshaling, as Clerk of the Course, and at the Crash Desk successfully • Managed, organized, and arranged up to 75 swimmers in marshaling • Controlled marshaling area and effectively made last minute changes, combinations, or additions to the meet • Collected and thoroughly compared time cards, Place Judge slips, and electronic print outs of the events in an efficient manner • Acted promptly on time sensitive matters and dealt with problems as they arose

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Hostess
      • Dec 2009 - Sep 2011

      • Greeted and sat guests efficiently; maintained an effective wait list during high volume periods • Handled up to $400 in cash and electronic transactions along with other cashier duties reliably • Answered the telephone and interacted with customers in a joyful manner • Completed light bussing duties, prepared tables, and performed general cleaning tasks proficiently • Greeted and sat guests efficiently; maintained an effective wait list during high volume periods • Handled up to $400 in cash and electronic transactions along with other cashier duties reliably • Answered the telephone and interacted with customers in a joyful manner • Completed light bussing duties, prepared tables, and performed general cleaning tasks proficiently

    • Synchronized Swimming Coach
      • Oct 2008 - May 2009

      • Choreographed a Tier One duet successfully • Taught figures and a routine to two 11 year old girls • Created weekly lesson plans and workouts for two one hour practices • Attended the Synchro BC Fall Coaching Conference • Choreographed a Tier One duet successfully • Taught figures and a routine to two 11 year old girls • Created weekly lesson plans and workouts for two one hour practices • Attended the Synchro BC Fall Coaching Conference

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Hostess
      • Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

      • greeted and sat guests • answered the telephone; received and processed to go orders • lightly bused tables, rolled cutlery, and generally cleaned • greeted and sat guests • answered the telephone; received and processed to go orders • lightly bused tables, rolled cutlery, and generally cleaned

Education

  • Capilano University
    Certificate, Paralegal
    2015 - 2018
  • Capilano University
    Certificate, Legal Administrative Assistant
    2014 - 2014
  • Durham College
    Law Clerk Advanced Program, 5.0 GPA
    2012 - 2013
  • The Art Institute of Vancouver
    Event Management Diploma
    2010 - 2011
  • Langara College
    General Studies
    2009 - 2010

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