Administrative Assistant Legal

LOVENE McCalla-Lewis 289-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Experienced in maintaining a database.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with 25 years of experience in professional environments

• Strong interpersonal skill; communication skills with proficiency in English

• An adaptable, proactive and results-oriented individual driven by collective success

• Skilled in data management, customer service and administrative operations

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Adobe Acrobat

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Knowledge Management Assistant Nov 2010-Nov 2021

Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto

Worked closely with the Director of Knowledge Management and the Knowledge Management team to maintain optimal levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects. Offered friendly and efficient service to lawyers, assistants, IT and Marketing teams, handled challenging situations with ease.

Developed team communications, information and materials for meetings, drafting meeting agendas and prepared meeting minutes.

Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Developed, organized and delivered staff training in knowledge tools. Efficiently carried out day-to-day duties accurately. Maintained a database of knowledge material including precedents, research material and presentation material in a SharePoint platform.

Coordinated travel, meetings and event bookings.

Prepared and submitted expenses for the team using Aderant software. Legal Assistant, Corporate Nov 2002-Nov 2010

2021

Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto

Supported lawyers in areas of corporate transactions including completing document revisions, preparing closing documents and closing books, coordinating and organizing closing transactions, making travel arrangements and preparing expenses and client billings using Aderant software. EDUCATION

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario,

Corporate studies

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, North York, ON Legal Administrative Assistant

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Music, Education

Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. Scarborough, ON

Secondary School Diploma, Ontario Scholar designation AFFILIATIONS

Oshawa Civic Band

Trumpeter/Cornetist at various events and locations in and around Durham Region Nov 2002

Jun 2000

Jun 1991

Jun 1987

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