Licensed Paralegal and Legal Research/Writer
Resume:
Summary of Qualifications
Analyzed case law through Statutes, Rules and Regulations
Possesses a Certificate for Alternative Dispute Resolution with a 4.0 grade point average
Fashioned legal memos through persuasive research in substantive, common and procedural law
Versed extensively in Immigration/Refugee/Evidence, Criminal and Contract/Tort law
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal with employees, vendors and clients
Attended various workshops, including Women in Management, How to Talk to Difficult People, How to Improve Customer Relations, etc.
Completed field placement for Paralegal studies with XPolice Traffic Ticket Specialists
Expert proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Lotus Notes
Typing speed of 70 wpm
Over 5 years experience in corporate Accounts Receivable and Payable, cash management/application, purchasing, expediting and Human Resources
Driven by extremely aggressive workloads and timelines
Managed in a variety of business environments including manufacturing, customer service and event planning
Fluent on PCLaw and Law Dog accounting/billing software, ISO & TS procedures
Professional Experience
M.D. Paralegal Services 2012-present
Licensed Paralegal
Managed client files within tight deadlines
Appeared as agent for client at Provincial Tribunals/Appeals
Thoroughly versed in workplace safety insurance and benefits
Forensic medical/accounting investigations and legal research
Paralegal by Excellence 2011-2012
Paralegal (pro bono)
Fashioned legal factums for civil litigation
real estate, condominium law, human rights, employment law, collective agreements, arbitration
Legal research and claim preparation for ground breaking precedents
Madolyn Legal Services 2011-present
Owner/Legal Researcher/Licensed Paralegal
Fashioned legal memorandums with case law and legislative analysis
Executed creation of legal factums & affidavits
Managed all financial and operational processes
Thoroughly versed in Small Claims, WSIB and Human Rights matters
Document preparation such as Charts of Events, Statistical Analysis and Flow Charts
Bodycote Thermal Processing Canada, Inc. 2004-2009
Operations Support Manager (Newmarket)
Diffused civil litigation to save company $10,000.00, compiled quotes and analyzed costs to save company $24,000.00/year.
Executed hiring/terminations, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, payroll entry and maintenance through ADP Pay@work and EZLabourManager.
Analyzed and dissipated many issues involving management, employees and policy application
Managed Human Resources tasks, such as meetings, medical/dental benefits, all disability claims and all WSIB claims
Effectively controlled Accounts Receivable as well as handling all credit inquires and applications for new customers.
Managed Human Resources tasks, such as meetings, medical/dental benefits, all disability claims and all WSIB claims
Maintained Accounts Payable and Purchasing System through organization of purchase orders, packing slips, invoices and payments, as well as credit applications for new vendors (Lotus Notes).
Manoeuvred daily with such accounting software as Oracle, Visual Shop and Navision, and honed an expert skill level with Microsoft Excel and Word
Weekly/monthly/yearly reporting of financials/forecasts of sales, people costs, and other financial breakdowns, for publicly traded purposes as well as corporate.
Successfully led teams with ISO14001, QS9000, TS16949, tax and Canada Customs audits
Weidmuller, Ltd. 2000-2003
Production Coordinator (Markham)
Analyzing and problem solving with engineering department for production of existing units, from concurrent, forecasted, and other data summaries
Daily correspondence with co-workers, vendors and customers, to ensure both stock and sales orders were on time in the production process
Health & Safety Committee worker representative
Sales/production forecasting with CFO and efficiency scrutinizing of production processes
Maneuvered daily with software such as AS400, Outlook, Excel, Word and Visio
Education
Date Facility Program Materials Covered
May
2011 Seneca College Paralegal -Small Claims Court Rules, Procedure and Legislation
-Summary Conviction and Provincial Offences
-Evidence and Advocacy
-Employment Law, Contract & Tort Law, Residential Tenancy Law
-Case Studies and Legal Research
-Ethics and Practice Management
-Immigration and Refugee Law
-Administrative Tribunal Practice and Procedure
-Excel/Word/PowerPoint 2007
-Cross Cultural Communications
February
2001 ICS Canada Medical Office & Business Admin. -Medical Terminology, and Patient/Doctor confidentiality
- Business Administration
September 2001 CSI Corporate Education Services MS Office -Word/Access 2000: Introduction/Intermediate
-Excel/Word 2000: Intermediate & Excel 2000: Advanced
March
2001 Industrial Accident Prevention Association Worker Certification Training -Workplace safety
-Spotting, acting and legal aspects of workplace accidents
-Able to sit upon any Safety Committee, as a worker or Management
-Conducting Hazard Assessment program completed as well
March
2001 IBM AS400 -AS400 Query Course
April
1999 York University Kinesiology -Kinesiology Major, Dance Minor
-Introduction to Psychology and Childhood Studies
June
1996 Arts York Dance -Intensive arts school for dance technique in many disciplines
-Anatomy and sports injuries, dance history and art appreciation
Certifications & Volunteer Work
2011 Alternative Dispute Resolutions – Seneca College certificate
2010 Ontario Justice Education Network volunteer – Grade 12 Law Workshop
2010 Yellow Brick House volunteer - Reception, donation intake and organization
2007-2008 Halton Women’s Shelter volunteer - Holiday wrapping and gift organization
September 2002 Canadian Red Cross - First Aid & CPR Certificate (Emergency & Child)
March 1997 National Coaching Certificate Programs
Level 2 Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical
Level 1 Artistic Gymnastics Practical
Level 1 Coaching Theory
Artistic Gymnastics Technical
1995-1997 Markham Fair volunteer - Lost Children booth
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