PROFILE

Energetic and goal-oriented Legal Assistant who is dedicated to creating efficiency at all levels. Highly organized, independent, and works well in fast-paced multitasking environments; able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively to accomplish business objectives.  

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Legal Assistant | Mitousis Lemieux Howard Law Corporation      June 2021 - April 2023

 

• Draft legal documents, including affidavits, pleadings, and correspondence

• Conducted legal research using online and print resources

• Managed billing and accounting duties, including preparing invoices, processing payments, and managing trust accounting 

• Organized and maintained client files

• Scheduled appointments, meetings, and court dates

• Coordinated with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel

• Familiarity with legal databases and software

• Assisted with office administration duties as needed, such as answering phone calls and greeting clients

 

Legal Intern | Legal Services Branch, MB Justice – Crown Law Division     April 2021 - May 2021  

 

• Scanning, copying, binding documents

• Organized, cataloged and archived legal files

• Assisted with daily office procedures

• Put together binders with tabs and created table of contents for each

                              

Office Administration/Receptionist | KJL & Associates Accountants       2019 - 2020 Tax season

 

• Organized and controlled the newly developed personal tax client lists for personal taxes

• Prepared bank deposits, filing, and general office duties                  

• Welcomed guests in person and on the phone; answer and direct inquiries to designated department

•  Sort incoming and post outgoing mail  

      

Summer Activities Co-Ordinator/Food Donations Manager | Oak Table Inc.      2016 - 2018 

               

• Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish community program objectives

• Managed stock and supplies, including donations, to ensure we remained within budget

• Maintained inventory spread sheets to ensure stock is current

• Developed and implemented summer activities for Oak Table guests    

 

EDUCATION

June 2021  Red River College   Legal Assistant Certificate  

• 11-month program - GPA: 4.28                         

 

June 2018  Red River College   Business Administration Diploma - Marketing                             

• 2-year program

 

SKILLS

• Experienced in MS Word, MS Excel, Keyboarding, Outlook, and Internet research.

• Outstanding skills in fostering and sustaining productive working relationships with peers, and management.

• Strong ability to accept and learn new ideas and take on new challenging responsibilities.

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