Administrative Assistant Office

Fatima Ali

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North York, Ontario

M2N 6W6

Telephone: 416-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To participate in a growing and challenging legal environment in which I can utilize my educational and work related skills.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledgeable of the Rules of Civil Procedure, legal principles, the law making process and legal terminology

• Trained to draft legal correspondence, maintain client records and complete retainers

• Proficient in CanLii, Quicklaw and e-laws legal research software

• Proficient in PC Law, Infoware Software, Teraview, Microsoft Word, and DivorceMate

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Motivated, self starter with a strong attention to detail

• Strong problem solving, time management and analytical skills

• Able to contribute to team goals and to interact effectively with colleagues and clients

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Able to communicate to clients in a courteous and professional manner

• Able to meet deadlines, perform multiple tasks and accept new challenges

EDUCATION

Law Clerk Diploma (Honours) June 2015

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

Legal Assistant Certificate (Honours) July 2010

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate (Honours) April 2009

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

Office Administrative Services Certificate (Honours) September 2007 Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

RELEVANT COURSES

• Litigation Procedures

• Transcribing Legal Dictation

• Legal Dockets and Records (PC Law)

• Real Estate Law

• Legal Document Applications

• Corporate Law

• Estates and trusts law

• Family law

• Business Law

EMPLOYMENT

Law Office of Ellen Nightingale November 2015 to 2018

Family Law Lawyer & Collaborative Practitioner

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare documents for service and filing with the court

• Docket entry and billing – PC Law

• Assist clients with collecting financial disclosure and preparing Financial Statements and Disclosure Briefs

• Preparing Affidavits of Documents and Document Briefs

• General file management and maintenance

• Opened, maintained and closed files

• Schedule meetings, conference calls and manage calendar and deadlines

• Communications with clients and respond to client queries

• General office management

• Prepare and send letters via facsimile or email and prepare couriers for delivery

PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Andrew M. Lee Personal Injury Lawyers August 2013

Field Placement Experience

• Prepared legal correspondence

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office 2010 and PC Law

• Preparing and binding medical briefs

• Requesting medical records, police reports, tax returns, OHIP Summaries

• Provided support services in an efficient and effective manner

• Scanned, faxed and copied client documents

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