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Monique Maillet

Summary

Dynamic Legal Assistant with proven expertise in legal document preparation and legal research, honed at Lemieux Ménard & Co. Excelled in maintaining confidentiality and facilitating client-attorney communication, significantly improving case management efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at fast learning, ensuring high-quality support in fast-paced legal environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Lemieux Ménard & Co.
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.

Billing Assistant

V.J. Transport
05.2017 - 03.2020


  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • Coordinated with the sales team to ensure accurate pricing information was reflected on client invoices, minimizing disputes and delays in payment collection.
  • Interacted with customers to resolve billing disputes and respond to inquiries.
  • Processed customer invoices, credit memos and payments within established timelines.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer payments and billing adjustments.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for billing department.

Logistics Coordinator's Assistant

Maillet Transport
12.2011 - 12.2014
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.

Education

Diploma - Child & Youth Care Worker

Eastern College
Moncton, NB
11-2008

High School Diploma -

Clément Cormier
Bouctouche
06-2003

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft office
  • File organization
  • Legal document preparation
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Document filing
  • Proofreading
  • Criminal law

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Lemieux Ménard & Co.
10.2021 - Current

Billing Assistant

V.J. Transport
05.2017 - 03.2020

Logistics Coordinator's Assistant

Maillet Transport
12.2011 - 12.2014

Diploma - Child & Youth Care Worker

Eastern College

High School Diploma -

Clément Cormier
Monique Maillet