LEGAL ASSISTANT
RESUME
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
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Draft legal documents, including affidavits, pleadings, and correspondence
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Conducted legal research using online and print resources
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Managed billing and accounting duties, including preparing invoices, processing payments, and managing trust accounting
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Organized and maintained client files
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Scheduled appointments, meetings, and court dates
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Coordinated with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
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Familiarity with legal databases and software
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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
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Scanning, copying, binding documents
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Organized, cataloged and archived legal files
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Assisted with daily office procedures
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Put together binders with tabs and created table of contents for each
Office Administration/Receptionist | KJL & Associates Accountants 2019 - 2020 Tax season
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Organized and controlled the newly developed personal tax client lists for personal taxes
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Prepared bank deposits, filing, and general office duties
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Welcomed guests in person and on the phone; answer and direct inquiries to designated department
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Sort incoming and post outgoing mail
Summer Activities Co-Ordinator/Food Donations Manager | Oak Table Inc. 2016 - 2018
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Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish community program objectives
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Managed stock and supplies, including donations, to ensure we remained within budget
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Maintained inventory spread sheets to ensure stock is current
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Developed and implemented summer activities for Oak Table guests
EDUCATION
June 2021 Red River College Legal Assistant Certificate
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11-month program - GPA: 4.28
June 2018 Red River College Business Administration Diploma - Marketing
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2-year program
SKILLS
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Experienced in MS Word, MS Excel, Keyboarding, Outlook, and Internet research.
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Outstanding skills in fostering and sustaining productive working relationships with peers, and management.
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Strong ability to accept and learn new ideas and take on new challenging responsibilities.
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2035 - Present
2035 - 2035
2035 - 2035
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