Week 3 (post 1)

Hello Week 3 has begun, and is almost done actually.  Short week. 

This week I did something new through Conveyancer.  We were closing a condominium and the condo corporation is very particular on how they want things done.  In Conveyancer, in the mortgage tab, a link appeared that signs you into an online account on convey.com.  Through this link we were able to obtain and upload all the documents required.  So, for this specific transaction everything had to be done electronically, which I thought was very interestingly modern. Although, it was quite a tedious task to scan all of our paper documents and upload them, as it took quite a long time. 

I use Outlook more than any other software.  I use it for emails, of course, and I used the Calendar to input all the appointments, and reminders.  Every day I create a to-do lists in the task bar, and make sure I complete all of things on my list.  I have started to create a contact list for frequently called contacts. I find this to be the most effective way for me, right now.

The area where I find myself having difficulty in is the legal terminology. I have received calls from Law Clerks from other offices, asking for documents or questions using legal terms and most of the time I have no idea what they are asking for.  If Ms. Valois is there, I place them on hold and ask her. If she is not, I kindly as them to provide more detail.  So far, no one has gotten frustrated with me, and most are understanding. I mean, they have all had to start somewhere too! 

I think a current major weakness that I don’t exactly know the job to an expert level, and so I am constantly second guessing myself and asking questions.  Thankfully, Ms. Valois, has been very patient and helpful. Asking questions and having someone explain things to me, is how I learn. So, I do feel I am understanding it better as time goes by, and soon enough I will be able to work alone and unsupervised!