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Anthonia Njoku-Kalu

Legal Assistant
Scarborough,Ontario

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP
Toronto, ON
2022.08 - 2023.07
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for email communication and scheduling
  • Experience in litigation support and understanding of legal proceedings.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Legal Assistant

Will Davidson LLP
Oakville, ON
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials and LAT Case conferences and hearings
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and filed LAT applications and Case Conference summaries
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Completed electronic filings, and managed firm administrative matters peculiar to client's file
  • Completed document revisions and court document filings
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Assisted up to three lawyers at time in managing 150 clients' files
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals

Legal Assistant

Juris Litigators LLP
Mississauga
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed accounts and client records of client, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Authored over 500 affidavits for use in Personal Injury law cases
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.

Education

Certificate of Attendance - Adult Co-op Program

Brian J Fleming Adult Co-op Program
Mississauga, ON

B.L - Law

The Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria

LL.B - Law

The University of Calabar
Calabar, Nigeria

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Legal Research
  • Relationship Building
  • Legal Terminology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client Support
  • Criminal Law
  • Community Outreach
  • Administrative Support
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Data Confidentiality

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP
2022.08 - 2023.07

Legal Assistant

Will Davidson LLP
02.2020 - 12.2021

Legal Assistant

Juris Litigators LLP
11.2017 - 12.2018

Certificate of Attendance - Adult Co-op Program

Brian J Fleming Adult Co-op Program

B.L - Law

The Nigerian Law School

LL.B - Law

The University of Calabar

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