Linda Gabber

I am currently seeking employment and have worked in the legal sector for twenty-three years with emphasis in the areas of estate planning, probates and estate administration (non-contentious), residential real estate (resale and builder), and as well focused in the areas of corporate/commercial law, civil litigation, personal injury and immigration. My legal background is complemented by additional experience and training in a number of other occupational areas, including sales, marketing and interior design and as well, prior to the pandemic, I have devoted much of my time to various volunteer projects within the arts community in Edmonton.  I am enthusiastic and would be a great addition to your legal team!

G E N E R A L  C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Provide extensive administrative support to multiple lawyers including document organization, ongoing file maintenance, implementation of tracking/diarization system, preparation of engagement letters, collection of retainers, render regular billings, time entries and submission of expense reports 
• Familiarity and routine use of Alberta Rules of Court, Land Titles Procedures Manual, SPIN II, CORES, ALF, CanLII and Court of King’s Bench online filing service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, dictaphone, various types of electronic document management and legal accounting software
• Create and maintain a database containing formal legal documents, precedents, client files and contact lists.
• Independently conduct research and draft all correspondence and documentation as required
• Commissioner for Oaths in and for the Province of Alberta
• Focused on building and maintaining solid client relationships

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

2022 – Present     Emery Jamieson LLP                                                                                                            
Senior Legal Assistant (Specializing in Civil Litigation/Personal Injury Law)

• Draft pleadings and file the same with applicable Court 
• Compile and index necessary documents for Affidavits of Records
• Conduct reviews of questioning transcripts, drafting lists of undertakings and assembling answers to undertakings 
• Preparation of trial books
• Obtain and review medical/legal reports on personal injury files 

2011 – 2021            Parlee McLaws LLP                                                                                                           
Paralegal (Specializing in Wills and Estates)

• Gathered pertinent information directly from prospective and existing clients and drafted various estate planning documents including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives
• Managed the administration of various estates by preparing applications for probate, locating assets, compiling statements, distribution of monies held in trust and preparation and registration of transfer/transmission documents at the Land Titles Office
• Prepared applications for trusteeship and guardianship appointments and facilitated filing and management of the same
• Administered the Firm’s original estate planning documents vault, which included developing and maintaining an extensive database listing of original documents and their current location
• In addition to responsibilities listed above, provided mentorship and coaching to articling students (solicitor rotation) and other team members

2010 – 2011            Shourie Bhatia LLP                                                                                                         
2008 – 2010            Ogilvie LLP                                                                                                                   
2007 – 2008            Duncan & Craig LLP                                                                                                          
Paralegal (Specializing in Residential Real Estate)

• Involved in successfully developing and implementing an effective file tracking system for a start-up law firm 
• Facilitated the completion of numerous residential real estate transactions (sales, purchases, mortgages and refinances) from beginning to end, often under tight deadlines
• Obtained and reviewed purchase contracts and all necessary due diligence searches 
• Liaised with clients, surveyors, municipal taxation and planning/development departments, real estate agents, financial institutions, and assigned lawyers
• Disbursed sale and/or mortgage proceeds received in trust in accordance with directions to pay and/or lenders’ instructions
• Prepared reports to clients and financial institutions in a timely manner

2005 – 2007            Witten LLP                                                                                                                                 
2000 – 2005            Timothy D. McFetridge Law Office                                                                                    
Legal Assistant

• Prepared and reviewed a variety of agreements and legal forms in the areas of contract law, business law, commercial banking, and residential and commercial real estate transactions 
• Maintained corporate records for various companies, which included preparation of all necessary documentation, organization of minute books, and filing annual returns
• Other areas of focus included commercial real estate, employment law, immigration law, taxation, pensions, wills and estates

V O L U N T E E R  P R O J E C T S

Parlee McLaws LLP/Witten LLP
Social Event Planning Committee
Assisted in planning and co-ordinating fundraisers for charities and various firm events year round

CKUA Radio Network 
Special Volunteer Projects (2001 – 2020)
Various projects including assisting with fundraising campaign events, promotional ambassador, preparation of musical charts, hospitality services at music festivals and ongoing research assignments related to specialized radio programming

E D U C A T I O N 

2001 – Present     Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA)

                                Various industry related continuing education seminars in specialized areas of practice

2005                        Residential Interiors (Certificate with Distinction) (University of Alberta)

Introduction to Residential Interiors, Building Construction, Color Theory, Influences in Housing Design, Basic Drawing, Drafting & Presentation, Space Planning, Business Practice, Products & Finishes, Lighting, Design Studio, History of Residential Furnishings, Sustainable Living

2000                        Professional Legal Assistant (Diploma) (CDI College)

Legal Terminology, Legal Office Procedures, General Contracts, Corporate/Commercial Law, Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration, Legal Research 

1998                        Business Administration (Certificate) (Alberta College)

Administrative Procedures, Effective Communications & Public Speaking, Ethics, Organizational Behaviour, Business Law, Business Statistics, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Introductory Financial Accounting