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Melinda Raymond

Rockland

Summary

Professional with strong background in advocacy and drafting. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency, driving growth, and fostering team collaboration. Known for adaptability to changing needs and effective problem-solving. Expertise in strategic planning, customer service, and financial oversight. Reliable leader focused on achieving results and empowering teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Manager Licenses Paralegal

X-Copper Professional Corporation
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained exceptional service standards for new and ongoing client interactions.
  • Engaged potential clients through strategic consultation efforts.
  • Coordinated file schedules to ensure efficiency.
  • Protected proprietary and private details across all organizational levels.
  • Maintained professional interaction with legal representatives, agencies, and clientele.
  • Reviewed and updated legal documents to ensure precision.
  • Coordinated responses to diverse incoming inquiries using telephone, email, and fax systems.
  • Acquired legal paperwork from judicial bodies.
  • Evaluated disclosures after requesting and obtaining them.
  • Performed in-depth legal research.
  • Execute reconciliations and deposits efficiently.
  • Addressed internal and external accounting-related requests within specified timeframes.

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Riopelle Group Professional Corporation
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Composed accurate materials facilitating litigation processes.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation.
  • Advocated for clients in provincial and small claims courts.
  • Implemented effective filing system techniques for organization.
  • Coordinated office functions and maintained organized workflows.
  • Ensured timely archiving of important records for future reference.
  • Translated various documents.

Prosecutor

United County of Leeds and Grenville
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Deliver prosecution services for matters under the Provincial Offences Act (Ontario).
  • Initiated proceedings via certificate of offence.
  • Initiated the process for handling parking violations.
  • Initiated legal actions based on information not provided by police officers.
  • Facilitated order issuance for applications under statutes.

Paralegal

Raymond & Associates Paralegal Services
03.2015 - 09.2019
  • Conducted thorough assessments during client meetings to gather key insights.
  • Created case-specific drafts adhering to Small Claims and Provincial Court protocols.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation.
  • Advocated for clients in small claims court and provincial jurisdictions.
  • Utilized client management system efficiently.
  • Managed daily office operations.
  • Executed trust accounting operations with precision and compliance.
  • Performed general accounting functions including data reconciliation and ledger management.
  • Designed scalable budgeting strategies ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Developed innovative marketing strategies.
  • Rendered written material in a different language effectively.

Administrative Assistant

United Counties of Prescott and Russell
05.2012 - 10.2012
  • Handled incoming phone calls and forwarded them to appropriate departments.
  • Developed comprehensive database for patients in long-term care facility.
  • Supported Human Resources department by screening resumes.
  • Executed systematic archival processes for secure long-term storage.
  • Updated policies, procedures, and emergency manuals.
  • Delivered high-quality document translations meeting strict deadlines.
  • Processed wage and salary information for seamless payroll operations.
  • Executed diverse administrative tasks with precision.

Junior Accountant

Lifestyle Hearing Network
02.2009 - 04.2012
  • Executed prompt call handling and redirecting.
  • Entered monthly data for receivables and payables.
  • Handled various administrative duties including copy management, agenda preparation, and detailed notetaking.
  • Ensured accuracy in monthly financial reporting.
  • Reported directly to CFO.
  • Engaged in tasks across multiple financial software systems.
  • Managed tasks and documents effectively using Microsoft Office tools.

Clerk social housing

United Counties of Prescott and Russell
05.2007 - 02.2008
  • Drafted lease agreements for tenants.
  • Determine rental amounts for low-income tenants.
  • Managed financial records for housing corporation.
  • Reported repair requests to housing manager.
  • Filed housing issues to management.
  • Collect and process monthly rental payments for two residential properties.

Education

Diploma - Paralegal

Herzing College
01.2014

Diploma - Accounting and Business Management

Centre de Formation Professionnelle L'Émergence
01.2004

Certificate - Mediation

Kompass
01.2018

Skills

    legal research, document drafting, case management, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, time management, familiarity with legal software, confidentiality, and adaptability to different legal areas

Certification

  • Paralegal
  • September2014 to Present
  • Law Society of Ontario

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

    Recipient of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Award 2015.

Timeline

Branch Manager Licenses Paralegal

X-Copper Professional Corporation
05.2021 - Current

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Riopelle Group Professional Corporation
09.2019 - 04.2021

Prosecutor

United County of Leeds and Grenville
03.2018 - 04.2021

Paralegal

Raymond & Associates Paralegal Services
03.2015 - 09.2019

Administrative Assistant

United Counties of Prescott and Russell
05.2012 - 10.2012

Junior Accountant

Lifestyle Hearing Network
02.2009 - 04.2012

Clerk social housing

United Counties of Prescott and Russell
05.2007 - 02.2008

Diploma - Paralegal

Herzing College

Diploma - Accounting and Business Management

Centre de Formation Professionnelle L'Émergence

Certificate - Mediation

Kompass

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