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Nada Pavlovski

Windsor

Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with a strong background in criminal law seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic legal team. Skilled in preparing court documents, managing complex files, coordinating with OCJ and SCJ support staff and Crown Attorney's, and handling Legal Aid billing. Committed to supporting legal professionals with efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism while delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Administrative Assistant

Laura Joy Law Office
01.2018 - Current
  • Provided senior-level administrative support to criminal defence lawyer handling a wide range of offences, including summary and indictable matters as well as Provincial Offences.
  • Prepare and process all interim and final account statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
  • Amend and manage Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) certificates and ensure proper billing under LAO guidelines.
  • Communicate with clients regarding billing, payments, and account status with professionalism and empathy.
  • Open and close legal files, maintaining accurate records in accordance with legal office procedures.
  • Provide administrative support to lawyers, including document preparation, scheduling, and file organization.
  • Close client files upon matter completion, ensuring all documents are archived properly and retention procedures are followed in line with legal practice standards.
  • Draft and edit correspondence, affidavits, and legal documents under the direction of counsel.
  • Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and administrative deadlines while maintaining calendars for one or more lawyers.
  • Collaborate with legal assistants and lawyers to support court filings, disclosure packages, and trial preparation.
  • Maintain up-to-date financial records, enter dockets, and reconcile client accounts using legal billing software.
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Contribute to general office administration, including answering phones, scanning documents, and managing mail and courier services.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Frank Retar Law Office
02.2012 - 11.2017
  • Provided administrative support to criminal defence lawyer handling a wide range of offences, including summary and indictable matters as well as Provincial Offences.
  • Prepared and organized legal documents such as disclosure requests, bail packages, surety affidavits, Crown resolution proposals, Charter motions, and pre-trial conference materials.
  • Managed court scheduling and coordinated appearances for bail hearings, set dates, judicial pre-trials, preliminary inquiries, and trials in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.
  • Reviewed and sorted disclosure, creating indexed briefs and summaries for lawyer, and maintained secure, confidential client files.
  • Liaised professionally with Crown Attorneys’ offices, court clerks, correctional institutions, and Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to ensure timely communication and service delivery.
  • Drafted client correspondence, client intake forms, and retainer agreements and assisted with Legal Aid applications and billing through the LAO portal.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the Criminal Code, court procedures, and changes in criminal case law and court filing protocols.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive client information, including clients in custody or under judicial supervision.
  • Contributed to high-pressure trial preparation, including document assembly, exhibit tracking, and witness scheduling.

Education

Paralegal Studies

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, None
12-2025

Paralegal

Trios College
Windsor, ON
02-2012

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and CosmoLex
  • Detail-oriented multitasking
  • Skilled in teamwork within high-pressure legal offices
  • Familiarity with court protocols and processes
  • Effective task prioritization
  • Quick learner
  • Administrative oversight
  • Organizational efficiency
  • Client billings

Languages

Macedonian
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Administrative Assistant

Laura Joy Law Office
01.2018 - Current

Legal Administrative Assistant

Frank Retar Law Office
02.2012 - 11.2017

Paralegal Studies

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology

Paralegal

Trios College

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