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Virtual Resources Center

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Siébert, Valérie

Experience

Bilingual Alternative Dispute Resolution Services and Consulting Services

Relevant Skills

Fluently bilingual English and French speaking and writing.

Mediation Skills:

Conducted several private mediations and mandatory mediations in various contexts including but not limited to Wrongful Dismissal Disputes, Injury Disputes and Torts and Contracts.

Paralegal Services

Licenced Paralegal and Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada in good standings.

Knowledge of Ontario Law Rules and Regulations:

The Human Rights Code, The Employment Standards Act, 2000; The Occupational health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act, 1997; The Pay Equity Act and The Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Procedural Law knowledge in Boards and Tribunals Practice and Rules, Civil Litigation, Torts and Contracts Law and Immigration Law.
Family Law Rules

Research skills:

Analytical and research/legal research skills and ability to compile data and analyze information.
Perform computerized and law library research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials.

Strong listening and communication skills:

Ability to interact with diverse audiences.
Collaboration skills and ability to build partnerships and liaise with stakeholders.
Teaching in Private and Corporate settings

Processing data:

Legal office procedures: letters, memos, reports and email writing, drafting of legal documents, time management and accounts.
Analysis of business needs and trends.

Work History

07/2013 to VSS Mediation and Consulting Services – Q. Med. Toronto, ON

present

2010 - 2013 A Place for Mediation - Q. Med. Toronto, ON

2008 - 2010 Riverdale Mediation Services and Professional Mediation Training

(Legal assistant to Hilary Linton, Family Mediator/Arbitrator) Toronto, ON

Legal administrative support to ensure successful daily operation of the Family Mediation Centre.
Liaison between clients and Hilary Linton including: first step screening and assessment; clients' file update and maintenance; provision of feedback.
Compiling data, analyzing business needs and trends. Communicating and validating requirements for changes to business processes.
Coordination of and assistance with teaching research material and formatting materials for training workshops: 40 hour Basic Family Mediation; 21 hour Advanced Family Mediation; 14 hour Power Imbalances including Domestic Violence; Arbitration; Negotiating with Difficult People; Restorative Justice.

July and Teplitsky Colson

August 2007 70 Bond Street, Suite 200 Toronto, ON

Legal assistant placement / Darlene P. Maddot (Family Law Lawyer - Partner at Teplitsky Colson).

1996 – 2005 French Tutor / French Instructor in Corporate environment

French Tutoring Centre and Language Advantage Ltd. Toronto, ON

Conducted adult students’ French language assessments.
Taught French beginner, intermediate and advanced levels to adult professionals on an individual basis and in class groups of up to 15 students.
Restructured and implemented teaching plans using a range of teaching methods and activities (conversation groups, internet activities, audio and multimedia materials).
Designed courses and worksheets for adults based on their professional needs to enable them to enhance their communication in French within their work environment.
Adjusted FSL lesson plans to ensure improvements in both students’ retention and achievement within required timeframes.
Analysed difficult group dynamics to recommend alternative methods.
Maintained grading, progress reports and classroom documentation.

1994 – 1996 Administrative Manager within a family-owned business in the Hospitality Industry. MARCEL’S BISTRO Toronto, ON

Duties:

Provided full range of administrative support including, but not limited to: supported project manager including preparation of documents and follow-up on timelines and deliverables; independently administered several assigned responsibilities such as communication with corporations for large bookings of special events; provided routine and follow-up correspondence to customers addressing promotional packages, thank you letters and customer complaint letters.
Human resources responsibilities utilizing and applying skills such as dual focus, fairness, strategic orientation, team orientation, discretion and business ethics, dedication to continuous improvement.
Advised Management team of any issues to ensure orderly and efficient administrative operations.
Advised Management team of any issues to ensure growing customer satisfaction.

1991 -1994 Administrative Assistant/office Manager with

“ON TRACK” – The Sales Development Group Ltd.

Facilitation of seminars on Customer Service / Management Toronto, ON

Duties: