Foster Addo
Nepean,ON
Summary
Resourceful legal administrative support professional with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in legal document preparation, case management software, and client communication. Demonstrates strong multitasking and prioritization skills while maintaining confidentiality in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries, and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
- Processed expense reimbursements, and updated accounts with current information.
- Helped with the intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices, and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
Law Clerk Intern
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Assisted with general administrative duties.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
Administrative Assistant
Penuella Healthcare Services
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for healthcare providers and patients.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Organized office supplies and maintained inventory for administrative needs.
- Supported communication between medical staff and patients effectively.
- Prepared reports and summaries for management meetings as needed.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and software tools.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Personal Assistant to Chief State Attorney
Office Of The Attorney General
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries.
- Helped in drafting motions, petitions and waivers.
Legal Intern
Asian African Legal Consultative Organization
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Law Clerk
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2023
BA.LLB -
University School of Law And Legal Studies, GGSIPU
Delhi, India05.2019
Skills
- Office administration duties
- Client services and relations
- File management
- Billing and invoicing
- Data entry and management
- Personal practice management
- Service recommendations
- Escalation management
- Written and oral communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Imanage software skills
- QuickBooks software skill
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Expense tracking
- Legal documentation and reporting
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
04.2023 - 06.2025
Law Clerk Intern
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
02.2023 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant
Penuella Healthcare Services
01.2022 - 04.2023
Personal Assistant to Chief State Attorney
Office Of The Attorney General
10.2020 - 11.2021
Legal Intern
Asian African Legal Consultative Organization
01.2019 - 05.2019
Ontario College Diploma - Law Clerk
Algonquin College
BA.LLB -
University School of Law And Legal Studies, GGSIPU
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