MARINA GOLOVANEVSKY

PH**-** Grandview Way Toronto ON M2N 6V6 647-***-**** acp1s6@r.postjobfree.com

Languages

Fluent English

Written/ Spoken

Fluent Hebrew

Written/ Spoken

Fluent Russian

Written/ Spoken

Interests

Corporate Law,

Real Estate Market, Psychology, Travel, Ballroom dancing

References

Available Upon

Request

Summary of Qualifications

Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in problem solving and handling a variety of tasks concurrently

Ability to prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment

Excellent level of knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure

Strong document management and legal drafting skills

Strong leadership qualities developed through various work experiences

Considerable experience with different software applications (Teraview,

Conveyancer, Fast Company, ACL, Estate-A-Base, PC Law, Divorcemate,

Microsoft Office, Adobe, HTML)

Education

2014 Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, ON

Diploma

Law Clerk Accelerated Program

2010 Glendon/York University, Toronto, ON

Certificate

Professional and Technical Communication (Technical Writing)

2008 MCIS Toronto, ON

Certificate

Legal and Medical Community Interpreter

1998 Linguistic University of Nizhni Novgorod (NGLU), Russia

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Linguistics, Education

Minor: Translation

Relevant Work Experience

Oct 2014-current Eran Gevantschniter LLP, Barrister & Solicitor

Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

Open and review files in Conveyancer

Perform title searches in Teraview, e-reg

Draft requisition letters, closing documents and send correspondence

Prepare, scan and set up documents for reporting letters

Generate and revise documents in Conveyancer and Teraview

Prepare annual minutes, resolutions, letters and other related corporate documentation under the lawyer’s supervision

Jan 2015-Feb 2015 Zimmerman Associates Barristers and Solicitors, Toronto, ON

Intern Law Clerk/Legal Assistant

Performed general legal administrative duties including but not limited to opening and maintaining files in Conveyancer and PC Law

Drafted, edited and proofread documents required for real estate transactions

Efficiently communicated with clients, lawyers, agents and obtained all relevant

information

Generated corporate documentation in Fast Company

Prepared, scanned, filed and compiled corporate documentation (corporate records and Minute Books)

Experienced with Teraview, Conveyancer, PC Law, Fast Company, Estate-A-Base

Feb 2013- Aug. 2013 Kanset Services Inc., Toronto, ON

Legal Administrative Assistant

Translated documents for immigration purposes in Russian, Hebrew->English

Drafted emails in response to queries by clients

Drafted complete application packages for review by the supervising paralegal

(Visitor extensions, Student visas, Supervisa, foreign divorce authorizations, Schengen visas)

Researched current processing requirements at service centres/consulates etc.

Jun 2011- Jan 2013 United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of GTA, ON Administrative Coordinator, Emerging Communities Department

Drafted internal and external correspondence (e.g. monthly newsletter, emails, updates)

Designed and coordinated various presentations materials such as agendas, minutes, charts, reports

Reconciled financial data and rectified errors or discrepancies; prepared reports and payment requisitions

Arranged venues, booked boardrooms, catering and audio visual needs for meetings and events

Planned and organized internal, external meetings/events, including preparation of agendas and distribution of related materials

2008-current MCIS Toronto, ON

Russian/Hebrew/English Community Medical & Legal freelance Interpreter

Interpret at court, legal and medical setting: Legal Aid Ontario, Ministry of Health, arbitrations, Toronto Police, Victim Services, Children’s Aid Ontario

2007-2008 Downsview Ultrasound Medical Clinic, Toronto, ON Medical & Administrative Coordinator

Greeted and processed up to 50 patients daily; answered busy phone line providing information;

Performed administrative support for 5 doctors; calmly & patiently resolved customer complaints

Maintained appointment schedules and calendar of the clinic doctors

Keyboarding and computer skills

Typing – 50 WPM

Software: Teraview, Conveyancer, Fast Company, ACL, Estate-A-Base, PC Law, Divorcemate, Microsoft Office, Adobe, HTML

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