Pamela West
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience in providing top-tier administrative and legal support. Proven track record of managing case files and assisting in examination for discovery and trial preparation. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. A reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in a fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Department of Justice
12.2007 - 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 counsel and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Drafted and served initial conduct letters on opposing party.
- Drafted, filed and served pleadings, lists of documents and other court documents on opposing party.
- Made arrangements with court reporter and interpreter to attend examinations for discovery.
- Prepared and arranged service of subpoenas on witnesses to attend trial.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Made necessary travel arrangements for counsel needing to attend meetings and hearings out of town;
- Streamlined office operations and reduced retrieval time by implementing efficient filing system for both physical and digital records.
- Prepared files for closing.
Education
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB06.2003
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- File Organization
- Legal Document Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Calendar Management
- Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- Writing and editing
HOBBIES
In my spare time, I enjoy singing, dancing, travelling and exploring new and different places, learning about different cultures, spending time with my two children, as well as staying fit and healthy by keeping active. I am currently a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee, as well as co-chair a Parent Support Group at the Department of Justice.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Department of Justice
12.2007 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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