IVA MORINA

***** ******* *******

Montreal, Quebec (H1C 0B3)

514-***-**** (cell)

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a paralegal where my knowledge and skills will be utilized to the utmost potential and where I can acquire additional knowledge and experience and be continuously challenged.

EXPERIENCE

2014-Present Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Senior Lease Administrator, Paralegal

Review lease documents, including offers, leases, renewals, estoppel certificates and other legal notices and letters relating to our leases;

Generating lease summaries ensuring due dates are met such as end of term, renewal options, termination clauses, possession and target dates as well as other related leasing duties;

Track and follow up on outstanding documentation;

Effective communication with landlords, brokers, internal design, construction and rental departments ensuring all information is properly delivered;

Develop and generate reports and analysis as necessary;

Record minutes of meetings of various files;

Data entry and management of lease documents;

Sales analysis and preparation of profit and loss reports.

2010-2014 Simeone & Associates Inc.

Paralegal, Immigration Law

Assisting at initial meeting with clients’;

Preparation of immigration forms for sponsorships, work permits, visa extensions and qualified skilled workers;

Organization and assembly of immigration files in order to be sent to various Immigration Authorities;

Updating client files with new information;

Maintaining a list of dates to follow for deadlines regarding extension of work permits or visas;

Direct contact with Immigration authorities in regards to status of files and reporting to clients;

Follow-up with clients in regards to the decision rendered in their file.

2006-2010 Quattro Insurance Solutions

Assistant to Financial Security Advisor

Opening of files and follow-ups;

Handling confidential files and updating client files;

Assisting at meetings and presentations;

Cold calling to attract new clients and profiling clients;

Preparing seminars and maintaining projects.

2002-2006 Smart & Biggar LP, Montreal

Intellectual Property Paralegal, Litigation Department

Creating and updating index of documents;

Research of jurisprudence;

Preparing Answers to Undertakings and Requests;

Summarizing trial transcripts;

Preparing Motion Records and Book of Authorities;

Assisting during examinations of witnesses;

Organization of legal files and court documents;

Factual research;

Arranging for service and filing of court documents;

Responding to clients requests.

2000-2002 Heenan Blaikie, Montreal

Paralegal, Litigation Department

Assisting at court;

Production and revision of correspondences;

Ensuring that procedures and projects are followed;

1998-2000 Heenan Blaikie, Montreal

Assistant Paralegal, Litigation Department

Analyzing documents and document management;

Conducting legal research;

Summarizing and classifying information onto a synopsis sheet;

Organizing documents for trial preparation.

EDUCATION

1998-2001 O’Sullivan College, DEC-Paralegal Technology

1996-1998 Vanier College, Business Administration

1991-1996 Vincent Massey Collegiate, High School Diploma

SKILLS

Proficient in English, French, and Italian;

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;

Ability to be flexible and solve problems quickly;

Capable of working with a minimum amount of supervision;

Established great communication;

Strengthened planning and organizational skills and attention to detail.

Windows XP Pro, Microsoft Office 2007, PC Docs, Internet, Soquij, Simply Accounting and Adobe Acrobat 4.0., E-Carswell, PC Master, File Management, Documentik, Retail Lease and Oracle

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CIBC Run For The Cure 1999 and 2000

Collected money for cancer research

References Available Upon Request

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