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Yevheniia S.

Calgary, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a Legal Assistant and Paralegal Support Specialist with hands-on experience working in Canadian law firms and a strong legal background (LL.M.). I support lawyers and businesses with legal document drafting, court filings, case organization, and day-to-day legal administration. Currently, I work on-site in a Calgary law firm, supporting multiple lawyers in Family Law matters, including divorce, separation, parenting, child and spousal support, custody, and guardianship. I assist with court preparation, pleadings, correspondence, filings, and client communication, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strict deadline control. What I can help you with: 📌 Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents and correspondence; 📌 Preparing pleadings, court binders, and filing documents through court portals; 📌 Contract drafting and legal documentation for business and commercial matters; 📌 Legal research and document organization; 📌 Case file management, deadline tracking, and calendar coordination; 📌 Client, court, and opposing counsel communication; 📌 Ongoing, reliable, and professional legal and administrative support for lawyers and businesses; 📌 Assisting with document drafting and preparation on a continuous basis; 📌 Scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and monitoring deadlines; 📌 Organizing business travel, meetings, and related administrative arrangements; 📌 Providing day-to-day administrative support to law firms and solo practitioners; I have experience across Family, Civil, Real Estate, and Commercial law, as well as prior work as a Legal Advisor handling commercial contracts and corporate legal support. I am highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable. I understand how lawyers and businesses think, how legal workflows are built, and how important accuracy and confidentiality are in legal work. I work confidently with Clio, court filing platforms, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace. 👩‍💻If you are looking for a dependable legal assistant or paralegal support professional who can take ownership of tasks and reduce your workload, I’d be happy to discuss your needs. Press SEND MESSAGE or INVITE ME! I'll share actionable insights in our first conversation.

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Drafting
  • Contract Drafting
  • Deposition Summary
  • Document Analysis
  • Draft Documentation
  • File Documentation
  • Legal Research
  • Due Diligence
  • Document Review
  • Ediscovery
  • Legal Documentation
  • Draft Correspondence
  • Legal Calendaring
  • Legal Applications & Registration
Paul A.

Scarborough, Canada

$55/hr
4.6
42 jobs

I help individuals and businesses resolve disputes quickly and professionally — without unnecessary legal costs. With over 5 years of experience in legal practice, I specialize in: Drafting strong demand letters that get results Preparing Small Claims Court documents (Ontario and similar jurisdictions) Contract review and dispute analysis Legal research and case strategy support I’ve worked with law firms and private clients to: • Recover unpaid funds • Resolve contract disputes • Prepare court-ready documents • Strengthen legal positions before litigation My approach is simple: clear, strategic, and results-focused. If you need someone who understands both the legal side and the practical outcome, I’m here to help. Send me a message and let’s discuss your case.

  • Legal Writing
  • Document Analysis
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Partnership Agreement
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Corporate Law
  • General Office Skills
  • Contract Law
  • Legal
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Consulting
  • Writing
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
Kerrianne S.

Montreal, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
4 jobs

• Paralegal Experience in Legal Drafting and Contract Drafting • Experience in proofreading contracts and documents • Contract Drafting (Bookings, Business Contracts, Management Contracts) • Experience in drafting letters and invoices • Research Paper Writer (APA, Chicago Writing Style) • Legal Opinion Research Paper • Jurisprudence Case Summaries • Experience in Legal Research (LexisNexis, SOQUIJ, CAIJ, CanLII) • Can help with Business Incorporations (Province of Quebec & Canada)

  • Legal Drafting
  • Contract Drafting
  • Drafting
  • Contract
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • LexisNexis
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • APA Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • English
  • French
Rana M.

Vaughan, Canada

$85/hr
5.0
19 jobs

Hello! I am an Ontario Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology (emphasis in Gender and Families, Social Theory, Women's Studies) and another Degree in Law & Society from York University in Toronto, Canada. I also have a post-graduate certificate in paralegal studies. I have extensive skills in legal (and socio-legal) research and writing. I am a passionate and committed advocate who strives to exceed my clients' expectations. Please contact me if you need assistance with any of the following: - Notarizing Affidavits and other legal documents in the Province of Ontario, Canada - Legal advice pertaining to legal matters in the province of Ontario (excluding family law, real estate law, wills and estates) -legal research or writing -drafting and filing of legal documents in the Ontario Small Claims Court: initiating a statement of claim as an individual or a corporation, plaintiff's claim, defendant's claim, motions, garnishments (of wages) -Writing and commissioning Affidavits of Service, demand letters, opinion letters, factums, discoveries, memorandums - legal documentation reviews: including contracts (business, employments, etc) -Appearing before the Ontario Small Claims Court: motion hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, trials -Ontario Social Justice Tribunals: Landlord & Tenant Board Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario -Ontario Court of Justice Matters, including: -Criminal Law Matters: Summary Conviction Offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada -Offenses under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) -Offenses under the Provincial Offenses Act (POA) -Undertakings, Court Appearances, Pre-Trial Conferences wit the Crown Attorney, Disclosures, Bail Hearings, Trials

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Pleadings
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Case Law
  • Legal Consulting
  • Civil Law
  • Legal Documentation
  • Contract Law
  • Legal Applications & Registration
  • Legal Motion
  • Legal Agreement
  • Legal Negotiation
  • Legal Terminology
Selene Ivy W.

Toronto, Canada

$130/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Hi there! I'm a dedicated legal professional and Ontario licensed Paralegal with a passion for delivering exceptional results. I've been in the industry for 5+ years and specialize in legal drafting and writing, advanced legal research and advocacy. 🔎 If you're struggling to keep up with your case load due to lack of time researching relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and more... you're not alone. I'm known for my extensive legal research skills because it's something I love to do. Let me help manage your legal research needs, so that you can re-direct your focus to other critical areas. 📣 Words matter, especially when it comes down to presenting and advocating your legal case. Let me help draft and write your arguments, rebuttals, opening and closing statements to capture your audience and ensure you start with a strong foot. 👩🏻 Need help with the Small Claims Court process in Ontario? I've successfully consulted and represented various clients and claims. Reach out today and let me know how I can help you to achieve top legal results!

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Ediscovery
  • Conduct Research
  • Academic Research
  • Legal
  • Legal Negotiation
  • Legal Consulting
  • Research Methods
Peter Antimo B.

Montreal, Canada

$12/hr
5.0
2 jobs

As a High-Ticket Sales Closer and Appointment Setter, I specialize in building instant rapport, handling objections with confidence, and guiding qualified prospects through the sales process to close deals. I excel at consultative selling, addressing concerns, creating urgency, and turning warm leads into committed customers. Experienced with DM outreach, lead qualification, follow-ups, and high-conversion customer communication across calls, social media, and email. As a skilled Copywriter and Appointment Setter, I specialize in crafting persuasive, high-converting copy that captures attention, builds desire, and drives action. I create compelling sales pages, email sequences, DM outreach messages, ad copy, and follow-up scripts that qualify leads and boost conversions. Experienced in writing benefit-driven content that speaks directly to the prospect’s pain points and motivations, while maintaining a clear, professional, and engaging tone across social media, email, and landing pages. Services: • Closing • Appointment Setting • DM Setting • Lead Generation • Cold Outreach • Follow-Up Messaging • Email Copywriting • Social Media Copywriting • Customer Communication Let’s work together to grow your business and increase your sales opportunities.

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Copy
  • Website Copywriting
  • Social Media Copy
  • Outreach Email Copywriting
  • Campaign Copywriting
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Email Copywriting
  • Appointment Setting
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Sales
  • Cold Call
  • Cold Email
  • CRM Software
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • High-Ticket Closing
  • Direct Response Copywriting
  • Real Estate Cold Calling

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