Pam Robinson
White Rock,BC
Summary
With 4+ years experience as a Legal Assistant, excelling in corporate and estate legal document preparation and office management, demonstrating exceptional client relations and task prioritization with a keen eye for detail. Highly skilled at multitasking, committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth, a self-motivated, critical thinker, friendly, loyal and enjoy the challenge of learning new skill sets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Dawn Wattie Law Corporation
Surrey, BC
12.2020 - Current
- Drafted estate documents, including Wills, Power of Attorneys and Representation Agreements and filed Wills Notices.
- Assisted lawyer on all transactional documents such as Share Purchase and Asset Purchase Agreements, Financing, due diligence, closing agendas and preparation of corporate records for review by lawyer.
- Drafted pre and post incorporation documents and filed incorporations for over 30 new BC companies.
- Maintained over 164 corporate Minute Books and clients and completed filings with BC Registries and Corporations Canada ISED.
- Handled office scheduling and appointments, phone and virtual, and made notes for deadlines, filings, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Completed full digitization of office accounting systems.
- Maintained and conducted all office duties for busy legal practice.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues and communicated professionally with clients verbally and in writing.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Recorded and managed Trust account transactions.
- Ensured annual CPD requirements met and quarterly Trust Administration Fees filed and paid.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and recording.
- Prepared and processed invoices for lawyer billing using QuickBooks.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar, spelling and content.
Director of Operations
Linmark Publishing Ltd.
Surrey, BC
03.2003 - 12.2020
- Created and oversaw production schedules and employees and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Maintained customer relations.
- Determined suitable employee requirements, placed ads for seasonal and full-time vacancies, conducted interviews, hired and exited employees.
- Monitored budget to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Implemented company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Responsible for Payroll (using Ceridian program), accounts payable, accounts receivable and GST payments.
- Enforced health and safety protocols during the pandemic to keep business in compliance and to promote safe working environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Education
Office Procedures
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC1992
High School Diploma -
W.J. Mouat Secondary
Abbotsford, BC1991
Skills
- Corporate and Estate Law
- Legal Document Preparation
- Office Management
- Legal Compliance
- Correspondence
- Client Relations
- Task Prioritization
- Calendar Management
- Administrative assistance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
I have a deep love of books, nature and animals and a lifelong interest in music I started playing piano from a young age and took up violin in 2007 I also paint, draw and pursue other artistic endeavours in my spare time
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Dawn Wattie Law Corporation
12.2020 - Current
Director of Operations
Linmark Publishing Ltd.
03.2003 - 12.2020
Office Procedures
University of The Fraser Valley
High School Diploma -
W.J. Mouat Secondary