Hi, I'm Leah Chirico, a motivated paralegal graduate with a strong foundation in political science and hands-on experience in legal support. I thrive in organized, collaborative settings and bring a positive, proactive attitude to every project. In my field placement and current role at Girones Law, I support lawyers by drafting memos and briefs, maintaining client communications, organizing files and court materials, and handling various administrative tasks. I’m proficient with Windows and Mac, and I regularly use practice-ready tools like Clio, SiftMed, CanLII, and Westlaw for legal research and document management. Growing up in my generation has allowed me to become familiar with and excel in various platforms of social media. I have a passion for content creation and adhering to social media trends within online marketing.

Leah Chirico

Hi, I'm Leah Chirico, a motivated paralegal graduate with a strong foundation in political science and hands-on experience in legal support. I thrive in organized, collaborative settings and bring a positive, proactive attitude to every project. In my field placement and current role at Girones Law, I support lawyers by drafting memos and briefs, maintaining client communications, organizing files and court materials, and handling various administrative tasks. I’m proficient with Windows and Mac, and I regularly use practice-ready tools like Clio, SiftMed, CanLII, and Westlaw for legal research and document management. Growing up in my generation has allowed me to become familiar with and excel in various platforms of social media. I have a passion for content creation and adhering to social media trends within online marketing.

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Hi, I’m Leah Chirico, a motivated paralegal graduate with a strong foundation in political science and hands-on experience in legal support. I thrive in organized, collaborative settings and bring a positive, proactive attitude to every project.

In my field placement and current role at Girones Law, I support lawyers by drafting memos and briefs, maintaining client communications, organizing files and court materials, and handling various administrative tasks. I’m proficient with Windows and Mac, and I regularly use practice-ready tools like Clio, SiftMed, CanLII, and Westlaw for legal research and document management.

Growing up in my generation has allowed me to become familiar with and excel in various platforms of social media. I have a passion for content creation and adhering to social media trends within online marketing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Server at The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Served customers in a friendly manner, answered telephone inquiries, trained new staff, resolved customer issues, maintained a clean and organized work environment, and thrived in a fast-paced setting with multitasking responsibilities.
Student Field-Placement at Girones Law
October 1, 2025 - Present
Answered phone calls and took messages, filed emails and paper documents into client files, printed and tabbed documents, assembled medical briefs, drafted memos and briefs, contacted clients via Outlook, requested documents from companies and medical offices, flagged important documents in SiftMed, and attended client meetings.
Legal Assistant at Girones Law
November 1, 2025 - Present
Maintains professional communication with clients; organizes an organized legal work environment; maintains up-to-date file memos; drafts documents such as Memos, Mediation Briefs, Notice of Examinations, Affidavit of Documents, and Statements of Claim; drafts and sends Letters to Insurers and Defence Counsel; serves documents; prepares various applications and forms for clients; completes assigned tasks efficiently and on time; communicates with colleagues effectively and efficiently.

Education

Paralegal Graduate Certificate at Algonquin College
January 1, 2024 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Paralegal Graduate Certificate at Algonquin College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Smart Serve Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 5, 2026
Smart Serve Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Other