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Racine Haywood

Pickering,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented Legal Administrative Professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate and legal office environments. Proven success in legal document management, contract coordination, invoice processing, and regulatory support. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive legal files, support property and procurement processes, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Seeking to bring expertise in legal administration and analytical support to a municipal legal department.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Robins Appleby LLP
02.2020 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to legal counsel and partners in corporate and real estate law.
  • Draft, revise, and manage a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, agreements, and transactional forms.
  • Coordinate legal billings, track retainer costs, and manage client invoicing through internal systems.
  • Liaise with clients and external parties to schedule meetings, manage file progress, and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Maintain organized legal files both digitally and physically; assist with knowledge management and precedent systems.
  • Handle mail processing, document scanning, travel bookings, and internal calendar coordination.

Legal Assistant

Dentons Canada LLP
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Drafting, preparing and proofreading correspondence, accounts and various transactional documents.
  • Maintaining dockets and preparing detailed billings in coordination with Accounting.
  • Managing mail, meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, and file maintenance.

Legal Assistant

Mackenzie Investments
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Processed legal documents, managed corporate records, and prepared regulatory filings.
  • Supported lawyer’s practice management including scheduling and travel arrangements.
  • Assisted with Committee meeting materials, resolutions, and follow-ups.

Law Clerk

Bank of Montreal (BMO)
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Prepared Board and Committee meeting documents and tracked attendance.
  • Maintained minute books, filed government forms, and drafted annual resolutions.

Corporate Services Assistant / Legal Assistant

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
06.2008 - 01.2015
  • Prepared incorporations, amendments, filings, and maintained corporate records.
  • Supported corporate transactions and updated precedent and database systems.

Education

Office Administration – Legal Diploma -

Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
01.2008

Skills

  • Legal Document Preparation & Filing
  • Retainer & Invoice Tracking
  • Municipal Legal Support
  • Property Acquisition/Disposition Support
  • Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) Coordination
  • Legislative & Compliance Research
  • Contract & Records Management
  • Client & Vendor Communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in CorpLink
  • Proficient in GEMS
  • Proficient in Chrome River
  • Proficient in Diligent

Professional Development

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Legal Databases: CorpLink, Enact, GEMS
  • Expense and Legal Matter Management: Chrome River, Diligent
  • Familiar with AMP administrative processes and municipal policy alignment

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Robins Appleby LLP
02.2020 - Current

Legal Assistant

Dentons Canada LLP
01.2019 - 01.2020

Legal Assistant

Mackenzie Investments
05.2017 - 01.2019

Law Clerk

Bank of Montreal (BMO)
01.2015 - 04.2016

Corporate Services Assistant / Legal Assistant

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
06.2008 - 01.2015

Office Administration – Legal Diploma -

Sheridan College

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