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KYRA MITCHELL

Calgary

Summary

Experienced in Corporate and Commercial law, adept at navigating challenges and finding effective solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks enable tackling complex legal issues with confidence. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, committed to making meaningful contributions and driving organizational goals forward.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Walsh LLP
01.2023 - Current
  • Request and review diligence searches.
  • Opened electronic and physical files.
  • Reviewing commitment and credit facility letters.
  • Improved communication between lawyers and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
  • Drafted various legal documents.
  • Drafted and finalized reporting documents.
  • Created closing books for clients.
  • Diarized important dates.
  • Communicated with lawyers from the opposing counsel.
  • Reviewed document packages from the opposing counsel.
  • Registered personal property security on APPRES.
  • Created strong relationships with relationship managers.
  • Submitted expense reports.
  • Collaborated with lawyers to develop strategies for each file.
  • Planned, contributed, and executed firm events as a social committee member.

Administrative Legal Assistant

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted lawyers and practice assistants with daily tasks such as scanning, printing, saving documents, distributing client mail, submitting expenses, drafting documents, and closing files
  • Trained other staff in procedures and software programs
  • Proofread documents and correspondence to establish accuracy
  • Communicated with clients
  • Entered legal time
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients

Sales Associate

La Vie en Rose
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
  • Organized stock to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites

Server

Pauls Pizza
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
  • Replenished food items, paper products, and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items

Dinning Assistant

Silvera for Seniors
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
  • Served residents 1-2 meals daily
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Cleaned dining hall in-between meal times
  • Participated in food preparation
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Athabasca University
Athabasca, None
09-2027

Legal Assistant Diploma -

Chiu School of Business
Calgary, AB
08.2021

No Degree - Credit Classes

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
04.2019

High School Diploma -

Crescent Heights High School
Calgary, AB
06.2018

Skills

  • File Organization
  • Microsoft office
  • Attention to detail
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Fast learner
  • Legal correspondence
  • Analytical skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Participation in projects and tasks
  • Prolaw proficiency
  • Accumin proficiency
  • IManage proficiency
  • Proofreading
  • Legal document preparation
  • Calm under pressure
  • Client communication
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Administrative support
  • Document drafting
  • Writing and editing
  • Task prioritization
  • Client service and support
  • Relationship building
  • Client billing
  • Corporate/Commercial lending

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • APPRES Accreditation
  • Commissioner for Oaths in the Province of Alberta

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Walsh LLP
01.2023 - Current

Administrative Legal Assistant

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
12.2021 - Current

Server

Pauls Pizza
11.2020 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

La Vie en Rose
11.2019 - 12.2021

Dinning Assistant

Silvera for Seniors
11.2018 - 05.2019

Legal Assistant Diploma -

Chiu School of Business

No Degree - Credit Classes

Mount Royal University

High School Diploma -

Crescent Heights High School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Athabasca University

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