Negina Naimi
Norval,ON
Summary
Dedicated Paralegal student with extensive experience in legal settings, seeking a full-time Legal Receptionist position in Windsor, ON. Eager to leverage strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills to contribute effectively to a dynamic legal team. Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients. And provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
06.2020 - Current
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed a diverse caseload in civil and family law
- Conducted legal research and drafted various legal documents
- Represented clients in court, providing thorough advocacy and support
- Delivered legal advice to clients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Executive Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
08.2020 - Current
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Executive Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
08.2020 - Current
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Scheduled and made appointments for many attorneys.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 3 attorneys.
Education
Paralegal Diploma, Group Dynamics and Managing Groups in the Workplace, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication and Writing for Paralegals -
Trios College
Brampton, Ontario10.2034
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and various office technologies
- Adept at prioritizing tasks and maintaining an organized work environment
- Strong interpersonal abilities, effective in managing client interactions and office communication
- Employment law
- Client Counseling
- Compliance Management
Certification
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005: Familiar with accessibility requirements and guidelines.
- Administrative Tribunal Procedures: Knowledgeable in handling administrative tribunal documents and procedures.
Additionalskills
Proficient in drafting and handling various administrative and informative communications., Developed strong skills in active listening and effective verbal and written communication., Experienced in preparing affidavits, legal arguments, and administrative tribunal documents., Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently in a busy office environment., Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various office management software.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
08.2020 - Current
Executive Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
08.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
06.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
01.2015 - 12.2018
Paralegal Diploma, Group Dynamics and Managing Groups in the Workplace, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication and Writing for Paralegals -
Trios College
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