Legal Administrative/Receptionist Professional
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Cell Phone: 403-***-****
TANYA S. JOHNSON
TANYA S. JOHNSON REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST PROFILE
My name is Tanya Johnson, and I have been working a variety of roles in the legal field for about 17 years. I have worked at a variety of law firms and now I am looking to take the next step in my career. I am a dedicated worker who takes a great deal of pleasure in doing a good job and working hard. I hope I can make a big difference in your company like I have had for others over the past few decades. WORK EXPERIENCE
Yanko Popovic Sidhu, remote (Part-time)
Legal Administrative Assistant
September 16, 2016 - present
Currently handling over 2,000 files with an organized diarization system
Assistant for 10 lawyers sending out invoices to insurance companies for reimbursement
Communications with clinics concerning invoices and refunds or double payments
Communications with insurance companies regarding treatment approval for clients
Scanning documents as PDF
Opening mail
Bank deposits
Proficient with Microsoft office, Adobe, Microsoft Teams and ESI-law Caneda Transport (Maternity Contract)
Receptionist/Payroll (Mileage)
August 2014 – April 2015
Greeting incoming customers and couriers
Answer phones and customer inquiries
Opening mail
Prepare daily bank deposit
Daily filing and boxing disbursements, POD’s, Bills of Lading, and Customers documentation
Obtaining driver’s log sheets for payroll and auditing purposes
Ordering office supplies
Take part in pre-prep of invoices to customers by matching up paperwork
Scanning invoices into the system to send to customers
Provide customer POD’s
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, TruckMate and Excel Calgary, Alberta, T3K 3L4
Cell Phone: 403-***-****
TANYA S. JOHNSON
TANYA S. JOHNSON REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Tronnes Surveys
Assistant Controller
November 2012 - September 2013
Provide P&L and Balance Sheet with A/R aging summary reports for company accountants
Enter daily work reports into time tracking system for payroll
Process semi-monthly payroll using Ceridian
Answering customer inquiries
Reception coverage and vacation coverage
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Bank Reconciliations
Payroll & GST Remittances
Invoicing client and collections
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks and Excel Family Law Office, Legal Aid
Legal Assistant
June 2007 – April 2009
Responsible for opening and closing files
Diarization, filing and pulling files
Capable of responding to daily mail
Composing correspondence and reminder letters, memos
Preparation of pleadings to commence court proceedings for both Family Law and Divorce Law under the Alberta Rules of Court
Sending out court documents for service with process server
Sending court documents with court runner for filing
Capable of responding to daily incoming mail
Answer client inquiries and calls with courthouse
Reception coverage and vacation coverage
Adjourning applications and rescheduling
Capable of handling court calendar and lawyer’s calendar
Commissioned Affidavits
Capable of coordinating appointments and court dates
Strong transcribing skills
Scheduling DRO’s and Chamber Applications
Maintain a high level of professionalism during my employment
Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
Registry and Land Titles searches (Certificates of Title etc.)
Drafting of Certificate of Lis Pendens
Familiar with Alberta courts websites
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe
Calgary, Alberta, T3K 3L4
Cell Phone: 403-***-****
TANYA S. JOHNSON
TANYA S. JOHNSON REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Jericho Logistics International Inc.
Controller
March 2004 – December 2005
Responsible for all accounts receivable and payable
Payroll in QuickBooks
Prepared and provide the corporation’s daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial statements
Journal and adjusting entries
Monthly bank reconciliations
Client invoicing
Bank Deposits
Collections from customers
Answering customer calls
Answering emails
Checking voice mail messages
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft office and QuickBooks
Yanko & Company
File Clerk/Legal Assistant
February 1995 – December 2003
Responsible for assisting 2 lawyers and 2 students
Responsible for opening and closing files
Capable of responding as necessary to daily incoming mail
Composing correspondence such as confirming letters, reminder letters, requesting medical records, tax information, employment information, extended health care information
Memorandums
Diarizing file for follow-up
Requesting registry and corporate searches
Answer client inquiries including reception coverage and vacation coverage
Co-ordinating questioning
Co-ordinating settlement meetings
Co-ordinating IME appointments for clients
Capable of coordinating client appointments and court dates
Assisted in the preparation of court forms such as Statement of Claims, Notice to Defendants, Noting in Default, Affidavits with exhibit and Affidavit of Records, and Bill of Costs under Alberta Rules of Court
Requesting court reporter
Requesting Undertakings
Requesting information for file
Creating Undertaking binders
Calgary, Alberta, T3K 3L4
Cell Phone: 403-***-****
TANYA S. JOHNSON
TANYA S. JOHNSON REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Drafting and filing Notice of Appointments with conduct money
Conducted client interviews collecting information
Sending court documents down for filing with court runner or student
Sending out court documents down for filing with court runner
Capable of dealing with insurance companies and clinics
Strong transcribing skills
Filing
Photocopying
Capable of dealing with insurance companies on property damage, disability and treatment approvals
Prepare final account for files
Wills and Probate, Enduring Power of Attorney, Personal Directives
File Annual Returns
Transcribe Shareholder Agreements
Corporate and Registry searches
NUANS searches
Proficiency in Microsoft Word 1997, ESI-law
EDUCATION
Human Resources,
Robertson College
October 2025 – present
Legal Administrative Assistant, Paralegal,
Reeves College Reeves College
July 2011 – May 2012 July 2024 - July 2025
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