I started my career in the legal field by working in a downtown law firm after completing the Legal Secretary program at Capilano College. While working and gaining invaluable experience, I continued my education through night classes until graduating from the Legal Assistant program, also through Capilano College. Once I had achieved legal assistant status (also known as paralegal) in my education, I worked as a conveyancing legal assistant at a large downtown law firm for several years. more... See more text