Christina Georgeson
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant with proven expertise at Crown Prosecution Service, adept at legal document preparation and client communication. Streamlined filing systems, enhancing efficiency, and mentored junior staff to boost team productivity. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality and managing high-volume workloads while ensuring compliance with court requirements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Crown Prosecution Service
07.2013 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined document retrieval and filing systems for increased efficiency.
- Drafted legal correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Organized and maintained confidential legal documents and case files efficiently.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Enabled successful case outcomes by accurately compiling and organizing evidence and supporting documentation.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
Legal Assistant
Johnson McClelland Murdoch
06.2001 - 07.2010
- Organized and maintained confidential legal documents and case files efficiently.
- Conducted legal research to support lawyers in case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and client meetings to optimize attorney time management.
- Assisted in case management by tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Mentored junior staff on legal procedures and office protocols to enhance team productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined document retrieval and filing systems for increased efficiency.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
Education
Professional Legal Assistant -
The Career College
Edmonton, AB07-2001
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Office management
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Crown Prosecution Service
07.2013 - Current
Legal Assistant
Johnson McClelland Murdoch
06.2001 - 07.2010
Professional Legal Assistant -
The Career College
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