Manager, Lease Administration

• Jul 2017 - Present

Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

• Assist lawyers in the developing, drafting and registration of leases and other supplementary and related documentation as tenant (or landlord) of commercial properties. • Drafting various distribution and supplier agreements. • Review, audit and update database for leases, trademarks and corporate entities. • Tracking and processing of invoices; prepare reports at various levels on a monthly and quarterly basis; respond to external and internal enquiries. • Guide in-house clients through the process of applying for a trademark and copyright. Show less

Litigation Paralegal

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

• Preparation, development and handling of personal injury defence claims, including, preparing, collecting and maintaining file information and documentation. • Conduct client interviews. • Conducting legal research, including researching documentation and publications for details that would establish evidence. • Review clinical records and medical legal reports, preparing file analysis memorandums and executing comprehensive claims handling strategies and organizing case files. • Effectively communicating liability decisions to claimants and responding to inquiries from claimants, adjusters, physicians, and lawyers. • Assisting with preparation for trial, examinations for discovery, chambers applications, pre-trial conferences and case planning conferences. • Co-ordinating and instructing support staff. Show less

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

• Nov 2006 - May 2014

• Consulting with clients regarding instructions. • Preparing correspondence and legal documents, including drafting motions, affidavits & other supporting documents. • Research, reviewing & vetting medical information and preparing wage loss calculations. • Preparing Lists of Documents and Litigation Reports. • Assisting and training junior staff. • Managing and maintaining precedent system and maintaining case law library. • Obtaining and collecting information/documentation from municipalities in support of action. • Scheduling appointments and setting court dates. • Member of IT Management Committee and Legal Regulatory Committee. Show less

Legal Assistant

• Apr 1992 - May 2005

• Responsible for operation of office; creating/maintaining precedent system and managing filing system. • Developing and establishing office procedures and routines. • Preparing correspondence and legal documents. • Direct interaction with clientele (consulting and taking instructions), scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences. • Organize client correspondence, prepare mailing and handling high call volumes. • Accounting duties, including data input and arranging payment. Show less