Esther O'Brien-Patrick

Detail-oriented and highly organized legal professional with 10+ years of experience supporting personal injury, insurance defence, and medical malpractice practices. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads, meet strict deadlines, and coordinate litigation processes from intake to trial. Skilled in preparing legal documents, managing client communications, and navigating accident benefits and LAT proceedings.

Adept at using a wide range of legal software to streamline case management and administrative processes.

Accident Benefits Assistant at Preszler Injury Lawyers (2024-01 – Present)

• Draft legal correspondence to opposing counsel, insurers, and clients
• Schedule and manage Case Conferences, LAT motions, settlement calls, and medical assessments
• Prepare LAT Applications, Hearing Briefs, Medical Briefs, and production requests
• Handle s.33 requests, denials, undertakings, and document disclosure
• Maintain accurate file management and proficient use of legal software tools

Legal Assistant at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP (2020-01 – 2024-12)

• Prepared documents for motions, mediations, pre-trials, and trials
• Maintained medical and trial briefs; scheduled assessments
• Reviewed transcripts and drafted undertakings, refusals, and lists
• Coordinated file organization, calendaring, and document production

Law Clerk / Legal Assistant at Gilbert Kirby Stringer LLP (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Drafted Statements of Claim, Defence, Third Party Claims, Pre-Trial Memos, and Discovery Plans
• Managed high-volume caseloads and ensured all deadlines were met
• Prepared responses to discovery requests and digested medical records

Independent Contractor Legal Assistant at Various Law Firms (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Supported multiple firms with administrative and litigation tasks
• Drafted and served legal documents; scheduled discoveries and mediations
• Filed court documents and managed transcription

Insurance Defence Legal Assistant at Klein & Schonblum Associates (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed files from inception to closure in insurance defence cases
• Drafted motions, pleadings, pre-trial memos, and handled discoveries
• Maintained strong client and counsel communication

Plaintiff Legal Assistant / Law Clerk at Oakley & Oakley (Medical Malpractice) (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Drafted and filed affidavits, motion records, appeal documents
• Coordinated discovery and court scheduling
• Summarized hospital and medical records; provided clerking support

Administrative Coordinator, Customer Support Services at CIBC (1999-01 – 2015-12)

• Supported operations across 3 departments (40 staff)
• Monitored performance using AS400 reports and managed personnel records
• Acted as department liaison and interim manager during absences
• Assisted with budget planning and variance analysis

Law Clerk Certificate – Centennial College (2013-01 – 2015-12)

Office Administration – Executive – Centennial College (1998-01 – 2000-06)