IRENE AIHUA LI
Toronto,ON
Summary
To work as Intake Coordinator in Horra Family Law by demonstrating excellent legal administrative and communication skills as well as strong knowledge of family law
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter (English – Cantonese & Mandarin)
MCIS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked as a freelance interpreter and provided interpretation service in hospitals (e.g., Sunnybrook Hospital)
- Provided interpretation service for diverse cases (e.g., family & child custody, school & parent meetings)
- Worked independently and made sound judgement
- Cooperated with diverse parties to achieve goal
Client Services Representative
Toronto Small Claims Court, Ministry of Attorney General
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Reviewed/processed claims and other court documents
- Determined and processed payments according to court orders
- Scheduled court dates and arranged Motion hearings
- Entered and updated claim files in computer, sorted mails and collected fees
- Responded to telephone/counter inquiries according to the court rules
Legal Assistant
Allan Bott QC Law Firm
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Experience in personal injury law
- Prepared accident benefit claims on behalf of personal injury clients
- Interviewed clients for various claims (E.g. housekeeping, caregiver)
- Prepared mediation and undertaking letters
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Yang Office
06.2019
- Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments
- Provided information and solved problems at the front desk
- Managed files, mails and medical reports
- Provided administrative supports and communicated with various parties
- Managed supply levels, inventory and copy/fax equipment
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Picard’s Office
01.2018
- Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments
- Prepared and organed charts, contacted hospitals by phone or fax
- Answered inquiries by phone and provided information to patients
- Received fax and assisted office management
Legal Assistant
Allan Bott QC Law Firm
01.2010
- Interviewed clients and answered inquiries
- Prepared application forms, letters and documents
- Entered clients’ data into computer system and managed records
- Communicated with various parties by email/phone/correspondence
Legal Assistant
Office of Public Guardian and Trustee, Ministry of Attorney General
01.2006
- Provided legal administrative and clerical support services, coordinating activities with legal counsels and paralegals
- Arranged for legal representation of people at the CCB files
- Solved conflicts and presented best solutions for CCB files
- Interviewed clients on phone and assisted cases as volunteer English/Chinese interpreter
Education
Business Communication Certificate -
Ryerson University
01.2013
Diploma in Law Clerk Program with Honours -
Seneca College
01.2004
Certificate of Professional Translation in Workplace -
University of Toronto
01.2001
B. A. Degree - Literature
Sun Yat-Sen University
01.1994
Skills
- Graduated from the Law Clerk Diploma at Seneca College with honours, over four years experiences in law firms and legal services in Ontario government
- Business Communication Certificate in Ryerson University, Certificate of Professional Translation (English – Chinese) in University of Toronto
- Legal administrative experiences at the Toronto Small Claims Court & the Office of Public Guardian and Trustee in the Ministry of Attorney General
- Excellent written and oral skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, demonstrated time-management and problem-solving abilities
- Solid organizational skills with keen attention to detail, accurate keyboarding skill with the speed of 55 WPM
- Familiar with MS Office/PCLaw/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, strong knowledge of family law, civil litigation, personal injury law and court services
- Excellent team player to work cooperatively with a team, able to adapt to new situations and challenges
Volunteer Experience
Sun Yat-Sen University Toronto Alumni Association, 2000, 2014, Organized, hosted and assisted events and activities (e.g., New Year’s party, Career Forum & Cultural Exhibition), Volunteered as a Board of Director and developed memberships, Attended meetings and organized fundraisings
Public Speaking and Corporate Experience
- Director of Board & VP Education 2007 - 2010
- Porter & Gamble Toastmaster Club
- Organized meetings, forums and events
- Registered members, prepared agendas
- Provided program information and increased memberships
- Built up relations and organized activities
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Yang Office
06.2019
Interpreter (English – Cantonese & Mandarin)
MCIS
01.2019 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Picard’s Office
01.2018
Legal Assistant
Allan Bott QC Law Firm
01.2010
Client Services Representative
Toronto Small Claims Court, Ministry of Attorney General
01.2007 - 01.2008
Legal Assistant
Office of Public Guardian and Trustee, Ministry of Attorney General
01.2006
Legal Assistant
Allan Bott QC Law Firm
01.2005 - 01.2006
Business Communication Certificate -
Ryerson University
Diploma in Law Clerk Program with Honours -
Seneca College
Certificate of Professional Translation in Workplace -
University of Toronto
B. A. Degree - Literature
Sun Yat-Sen University
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