Professional Summary
Senior Legal Assistant with deep expertise supporting commercial litigation and corporate practice groups in Calgary. Advanced knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court, Court of King's Bench digital filing processes, and end-to-end trial preparation.
Demonstrated record of operational precision, thorough document management, and effective mentorship of junior legal support staff in fast-paced firm environments.
Professional Experience
Highwood Litigators LLP
Calgary
Senior Litigation Legal Assistant
May 2018 – Present
- Coordinate litigation workflows for three senior partners focused on commercial dispute resolution and civil claims before the Alberta Court of King's Bench.
- Draft pleadings, affidavits of records, formal notices of application, motion records, and bills of costs adhering strictly to the Alberta Rules of Court.
- Submit and track civil litigation materials through the Alberta Courts digital filing portals, maintaining zero procedural rejections.
- Oversee trial preparation logistics, including witness scheduling, questioning transcripts, and electronic joint books of documents.
- Train and mentor junior administrative personnel on firm document conventions, trust transaction requisitions, and court calendar management.
Kananaskis Corporate Legal Services
Calgary
Corporate and Commercial Legal Assistant
Mar 2012 – Apr 2018
- Prepared corporate resolutions, annual returns, share capital amendments, and extra-provincial registrations using the Corporate Registry System (CORES).
- Executed due diligence searches across the Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPRS), SPIN2 Land Titles, and corporate databases for commercial transactions.
- Assembled closing records, tracked post-closing undertakings, and organized client minute books for mid-market corporate acquisitions.
- Administered monthly matter billing cycles and retainer reconciliation procedures within PC Law.
Palliser Valley Law Office
Calgary
Legal Assistant
Sep 2006 – Feb 2012
- Supported two litigation associates with civil litigation case preparation, chambers applications, and provincial court filings.
- Scheduled questionings, independent medical assessments, and client interviews, preparing organized evidence dossiers.
- Managed physical and electronic file retention protocols in accordance with Law Society of Alberta record-keeping guidelines.
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Legal Assistant Diploma · Legal Administration · Calgary · Honours · Sep 2004 – Jun 2006
Completed comprehensive training in Alberta civil procedure, corporate records maintenance, legal research, real property conveyancing, and professional legal ethics.
Key Projects
Litigation Practice Modernization Project
Jan 2021 – Sep 2021
- Led the firm-wide migration of over 400 active litigation files into structured digital workspaces aligned with Alberta Court of King's Bench electronic document standards.
- Drafted an internal office procedure manual covering court portal submission guidelines, bookmarking conventions, and electronic exhibit pagination.
Core Competencies
Alberta Rules of Court
Court of King's Bench Digital Filing
Affidavits of Records Preparation
Civil Pleadings Drafting
CORES Level II Systems
SPIN2 & PPRS Due Diligence
Trial Binder Management
PC Law & Clio
Trust Account Documentation
Chambers Application Scheduling
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications & Appointments
CORES Level II Accreditation
Service Alberta · May 2013
Commissioner for Oaths in and for Alberta
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General · Nov 2008
Community Involvement
Calgary Legal Guidance
Calgary · Mar 2019 – Nov 2024
- Volunteer Intake Administrator
- Greeted low-income clients, reviewed intake documentation, and assisted pro bono roster counsel with scheduling and summary client matter intake files.