Assistant Management
Resume:
KAREN HODGINS
Calgary AB T2Z 3P3
Home: 403-***-****/Cell: 403-***-**** Email: *********@****.**
SKILLS
Ø Working in the legal industry has allowed for the acquisition of time management skills
and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
Ø Coaching soccer voluntarily and pursuing my NCCA (National Coaches Certification
Association) has allowed for the development of team skills and a collaborative working
style
Ø Business training has allowed the development of analytical and problem solving skills
Ø Working in a legal environment has facilitated an appreciation for confidentiality and due
diligence
Ø Attending numerous workshops has facilitated proficiency in computer programs such as
Amicus, Worldox, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Soft Time, various accounting
programs such as E lite and Esilaw
WORK HISTORY
Carscallen LLP
Paralegal/Legal Assistant (October 18, 2010 to February 28, 2014)
Drafting correspondence and emails
Handling of files, opening files,
diarization of files
Drafting, preparing, process and filing of court documents
Preparation of Briefs, Authorities and Appendices, Factums
Prepare and organization of trial binders and files
Preparation of Exhibit Binders, Expert Statements and other witness materials for
trial
Maintaining schedule and calendar, including co-ordinating meetings with clients,
witnesses, opposing counsel, experts, interpreters, booking court reporters,
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interpreters, boardrooms, various court hearings such as pre-trial conferences,
chamber applications, Judicial Dispute Resolutions and trials
Day-to-day communication with clients, opposing counsel and their assistants,
experts, interpreters
Arranging travel and accommodation requirements
Incoming mail – review, evaluate and consider action to be taken
Basic office duties of file organization, filing, photocopying, faxing and telephone
communication
Practiced organizational skills and time management skills
Gained ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Developed efficiency in communication through correspondence, email and
telephone
Acquired accounting skills by doing accounts receivables, payables and client
billings
Development of client service skills
Litwiniuk & Company
Paralegal/Legal Assistant (April 6, 2009 to October 7, 2010)
Transcribing dictation
Drafting correspondence and emails
Handling of files, opening files, diarization of files
Drafting, preparing, process and filing of court documents
Preparation of Briefs, Authorities and Appendices, Factums
Prepare and organization of trial binders and files
Preparation of Exhibit Binders, Expert Statements and other witness materials for
trial
Maintaining schedule and calendar, including co-ordinating meetings with clients,
witnesses, opposing counsel, experts, interpreters, booking court reporters,
interpreters, boardrooms, various court hearings such as pre-trial conferences,
chamber applications, Judicial Dispute Resolutions and trials
Day-to-day communication with clients, opposing counsel and their assistants,
experts, interpreters
Arranging travel and accommodation requirements
Incoming mail – review, evaluate and consider action to be taken
Basic office duties of file organization, filing, photocopying, faxing and telephone
communication
Practiced organizational skills and time management skills
Gained ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Developed efficiency in communication through correspondence, email and
telephone
Acquired accounting skills by doing accounts receivables, payables and client
billings
Development of client service skills
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Alberta Cancer Board
Executive Assistant (Administration Dept) (May 12, 2008 to October 30, 2008)
Provide direct administrative support and office management, including
scheduling, co-ordinating travel, workshops, committee meetings and special
events
Expense management and control
Maintaining schedule and calendar through Outlook, including co-ordinate
meeting bookings
Assist with the co-ordination of events and training programs
Receive incoming mail, review, evaluate and distribute correspondence
Preparing Agendas and attendance at meetings and taking of minutes
Preparation of Minutes
Scheduling and co-ordinating monthly meetings with personnel under the Senior
Leader’s umbrella
Development of relationships with personnel under the Senior Leader’s umbrella
Basic office duties of file organization, filing, photocopying, faxing and telephone
Practiced organizational skills and time management skills
Gained ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Developed efficiency in communication through correspondence, email and
telephone
Development of client service skills
Talisman Energy
Sr. Administrative Assistant (Contract Work – February 2008)
Scheduling and co-ordinating meetings
Maintaining schedule and calendar through Outlook for very busy Sr. lawyer
Receive incoming mail, review, evaluate and distribute correspondence
Basic office duties of file organization, filing, photocopying, faxing and telephone
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Legal Assistant (September 18, 1989 to November 29, 2007)
Drafting correspondence and emails
Transcribing dictation
Handling of files, opening files, diarization of files
Drafting, preparing, process and filing of court documents
Preparation of Briefs, Authorities and Appendices, Factums
Prepare and organization of trial binders and files
Preparation of Exhibit Binders, Expert Statements and other witness materials for
trial
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Maintaining schedule and calendar, including co-ordinating meetings with clients,
witnesses, opposing counsel, experts, interpreters, booking court reporters,
interpreters, boardrooms, various court hearings such as pre-trial conferences,
chamber applications, Judicial Dispute Resolutions and trials
Day-to-day communication with clients, opposing counsel and their assistants,
experts, interpreters
Arranging travel and accommodat ion requirements
Incoming mail – review, evaluate and consider action to be taken
Basic office duties of file organization, filing, photocopying, faxing and telephone
communication
Practiced organizational skills and time management skills
Gained ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Developed efficiency in communication through correspondence, email and
telephone
Acquired accounting skills by doing accounts receivables, payables and client
billings
Development of client service skills
EDUCATION
Continuing Education
MS Office Suite
Conflict Solutions – Gary McDougall – August 2008
Institute for Healthcare Communications Canada
§ Treating Patients with C.A.R.E. Workshop
§ Treating Patients with C.A.RE. Faculty Course
§ Faculty Member of IHC Institute for Healthcare Communication
September 2008
Grade 12 Diploma (Business)
Grant McEwan Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program
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INTERESTS & AFFILIATIONS
Casgrain LLP
v Volunteered for CPR Course
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
v Organized and arranged staff “Las Vegas” trips for 10 years in the Edmonton Office
v Organized and arranged staff “Horse Racing Night” in the Calgary office for 7 years
v Attended social events
v Volunteered to be on the Staff Committee in the Calgary office
v Volunteered for Technology Pilot Group
Soccer
v Volunteer coach for 7 years
v Player
v Acquired NCCA Certification
v Acquired First Aid Certification
Other Sport Interests
v Golfing
v Darts
v Baseball
v Bowling
Travel & Reading
v Fiction, magazines
v Various international and domestic travels
REFERENCES
v Available upon request
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