Legal Assistant Service Representative

Kyla Whitwam

*** *********** ***** *********@*******.** Telephone: 403-***-****

Airdrie, Alberta T4B 2S5 Cellphone: 403-***-****

August 7, 2020

To Whom This May Concern:

I am writing in response to the Legal Assistant position at your firm. I learnt about the available opportunity through the job posting on indeed.

I have recently completed my diploma as a Legal Assistant and bring many years of experience working in administration, for both office and retail settings. I am particularly interested in your firm as it practices in numerous areas of law, which ideally is where I would like to be.

As a business administrator, I have developed extensive customer service experience and organizational skills over the years. My computer skills include extensive use of Microsoft Office and SAP systems. I have a strong attention to detail and excellent leadership skills that has given me the confidence and skills to undertake new professional challenges.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my personality and work history fit the Legal Assistant role. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any further questions.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kind regards,

Kyla Whitwam

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Kyla Whitwam

Telephone: 403-***-**** *********@*******.** Airdrie, Alberta

SUMMARY

I am a qualified business administration associate with over six years of varied administrative work experience with the ability to efficiently multi-task in high demand environments. Computer savvy and highly organized, I am proficient at understanding procedures and logistics quickly. I recently graduated with a Legal Assistant Diploma and am looking for a position that will allow me to use my background and knowledge to build a career within the field.

SKILLS

Typing Speed: 60-80 WPM

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and SAP

Data Entry, Correspondence, Proof Reading and Filing.

Dispatching and Logistics

Time Management, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving.

Kronos (Payroll), Scheduling

EDUCATION

Legal Assistant Diploma 2019-2020

CDI College, Calgary, AB

High School Diploma 2007-2009

Rosetown Central High Rosetown, SK

EXPERIENCE

Legal Assistant Practicum (100 Hours)

CKM Law LLP, Calgary, AB 2020-2020

Filing and organizing files

Completing legal documents such as Statement of Claims, etc.

Correspondence with Clients

Mailing and Billing

Case Research

Warehouse/Interline Coordinator 2017-2018

Consolidated Fastfrate, Calgary, AB

Dispatching, follow up with customers/carriers to ensure delivery

Create time efficient routing guides for deliveries

Arrange outside carriers, meet customer appointments

Shipping and receiving of all TDG and food grade product

Create, receive and ship orders using SAP for numerous clients

Billing, Data entry, Inventory control, finalize POD’s

Customer Service Representative 2013-2017

Dominion Warehousing/NFI, Calgary, AB

Follow up on shortages/overages and shipments with customers

Create orders for clients, arrange carriers and ship on a timely manner

Billing, Data entry, Inventory Control, SAP, Appointment booking

Correspondence and Filing, Time Management

Dock drivers, arranging unloading or loading, and sign off on all BOL’s

Shipping and receiving of all TDG or food grade products

Supervisor 2012-2013

Federated Coop Gas-bar, Okotoks, AB

Delegate and manage staff

Merchandising, updating promotions and ordering of general merchandise

Hands on training with staff, count floats, enter in daily sales on excel spreadsheets

Open and close of store, addressing any issues with staff and customers

Provide administrative assistance to manager:

-Documentation of work records

-Reviewing sales margins, interviews and appraisals

-Yearly budgets and meetings

-Schedules: Kronos

Claims and electronic receiving

References and Certificates available upon request

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