DAPHNIE D. LAGUISMA
Mississauga
Summary
Over 2 years of practical legal administrative support experience; handling a broad range of office practices and procedures. Experience working with large volumes of legal documents; preparing editing and filing court forms, notices of motion, pleadings, and disclosure. Excellent interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Extensive familiarity with legal terminology, especially in terms of litigation and prosecution Highly proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, powerpoint, Outlook) and Adobe Pro. Very well organized with an attention for detail and strong time management skills; ability to work with minimal supervision, and can exercise discretion, diplomacy and independent judgment
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Ministry of the Attorney General
11.2021 - Current
- Prepare all criminal case files for accused individuals with last names starting from M-S in collaboration with Case Management Coordinators and Crown Attorneys, for court proceedings
- Release disclosure to defense counsel or self-represented accused in a timely manner
- Assist crowns in date-setting court, diarizing case files with next court dates
- Facilitate, prepare correspondence and respond to inquiries between defense counsel, police and other stakeholders regarding various legal matters
- Assist Crown Attorneys in trial preparation (drafting subpoenas, ordering transcripts, preparing media for exhibits, preparing affidavits and factums to be provided to judges and courts)
- Arrange and book various pre-trial meetings between counsel and crowns
Customer Service Representative
Rexall Pharmacy Group
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Handled cash and card transactions as cashiers till
- Developed customer service skills through assisting customers in finding required product
Co-Op Student
Robert Brooks Barrister and Solicitor
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Remotely completed 127 hours of paralegal internship/field practicum
- Drafted invoices, reporting letters, motions, and affidavits
- Transcribed police reports, witness statements and counsel notes
Education
Paralegal Diploma -
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON06.2021
Honours Bachelor Of Arts -
University of Toronto
Mississauga, ON06.2019
Skills
- Data Entry
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Litigation Support
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Calendar Management
- External Communications
- Legal/Court Processes
- File Management
- Administrative Functions
- Legal Document Preparation
Volunteering
Youth Group Leader and Teacher Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) March 2021 – present
Lead activities for children to foster their skill development through educational initiatives and
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Ministry of the Attorney General
11.2021 - Current
Co-Op Student
Robert Brooks Barrister and Solicitor
05.2021 - 06.2021
Customer Service Representative
Rexall Pharmacy Group
06.2019 - 08.2021
Paralegal Diploma -
Sheridan College
Honours Bachelor Of Arts -
University of Toronto
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