Gabriela Mendes Soares

Managed intake and triage of commercial contracts, assessing risk factors, key deadlines, and whether submissions were complete. Coordinated timely legal review by aligning documentation with review requirements. Maintained accurate records to support follow-up and internal tracking.

Prepared and formatted Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) applications and responses, as well as Small Claims Court forms, affidavits, pleadings, and settlement briefs. Supported lawyers across multiple practice areas with administrative workflows including calendar and inbox management, meeting coordination, conflict checks, file openings and closings, docketing, and pre-bill reviews. Monitored deadlines, organized hearing materials and exhibits, and built an Excel inventory to track a large set of litigation files while using iManage, Intapp, and related tools for daily operations.

Supported plaintiff-side employment litigation under paralegal supervision by drafting pleadings and demand letters. Researched key legal precedents relevant to wrongful dismissal matters. Assisted in preparing materials needed for advancing claims and supporting attorney review.

Provided administrative support to management and handled confidential student records and internal documentation. Coordinated communications and prepared reports while supporting regulatory compliance and Ministry audits. Used SharePoint and Excel to manage information and follow audit-related requirements.

Managed civil and employment litigation, including drafting pleadings and contracts and conducting legal research. Coordinated court filings and represented clients at hearings. Participated in settlement negotiations while organizing and advancing case work through procedural steps.