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Stephanie St-Pierre

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 5 years of experience with Immigration law department for a downtown firm. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Experienced in meeting needs, improving processes, and exceeding requirements in fast paced environments. Diligent worker with strong communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and company goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant, Immigration – Employment & Labour Department

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada
04.2018 - 10.2023
  • Formatted / edited new client engagement letters, memos, prepared emails to client contacts for any additional information required (opening of new client files and new matters within company system)
  • Billing: Assisted Immigration partner (department head) and Immigration team with client billings by liaising with my payable and receivable specialists in the finance department
  • Process Work in Process (WIP) system reports, tracking billing sent and incoming payments, drafting and finalizing invoices, time transfers
  • Managed multiple calendars; scheduling appointments, anticipating needs, tracking reminders of deadlines for permits and applications
  • Made changes and rearranged meetings/appointments as required
  • Coordinated and planned on-site and off-site meetings and events including logistics (e.g., communication, location, meals, equipment, materials, RSVPs, and travel.)

Administrative Assistant (Contract at PSL Canada)

Quantum Management Services
01.2018 - 04.2018

Medical leave replacement contract- Assisted the director of Administration by running personal errands for a senior VP as well as data entry requirements.

Assisted the HR manager with day-to-day tasks such as filing and data entry.

Executive Assistant, Advisory Services (Maternity leave replacement)

Ernst & Young
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Document Preparation & Management: Formatted and edited letters, memos, reports and presentations from draft stage to client-ready work
  • Billings: Assisted three partners and their engagement team with client billings by liaising with the financial management group to process Work in Process (WIP) system reports, tracking expenses, drafting and finalizing invoices, time transfers and relieving WIP Time and Calendar Management: Managed multiple calendars; scheduling appointments, anticipating needs, changes and rearranging meetings as required
  • Travel Planning & Meeting Coordination: Coordinated and made arrangements for on-site and off-site meetings and events including logistics (e.g., communication, location, meals, equipment, materials, RSVPs, and travel.)

Administrative Assistant, Operations Department (Power Systems, Substations)

ABB Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Provided support to the Manager of Operations including the Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams
  • Coordination of meetings, data compilation, maintenance of databases and general assistance
  • Prepared and maintained the department’s presentations and project materials
  • Prepared calls of meetings and was responsible for the physical organization of the meetings
  • Organized and followed up business travels and maintained the agendas in for the Manager of Operations, the Project Management, Engineering and Construction teams
  • Produced expense reports for the Manager of Operations, the Project Management, and Engineering teams
  • Updated various databases (business contracts, project data) and provided support in collecting KPIs related to Operations (Project review dashboards, OTD, Resource planning needs) Kept records and followed up on IT hardware, software and other subscriptions (Lotus Notes, SAP, etc.) Coordinated the application of procedures related to ordering computers, phones, and other office materials for new employees (recuperating same from employees leaving the company)
  • Performed all shipping of warranty repairs, sample materials, and required documentation (local and international) for the After Sales department as well as the general office
  • Supported the Supply Chain division and Finance department by entering the daily receptions of construction materials using the SAP system (software to manage business operations and customer relations)
  • Was also backup replacement to the finance assistant, whereupon I created necessary project invoices to be sent to the clients also in the SAP system.

Managerial Assistant

CiToxLAB North America
11.2011 - 02.2012
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.

Site Secretary (Poste Chenier) & Proposal Assistant, Marketing Department

ABB Inc. (Contractual)
07.2010 - 11.2011
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.

Education

Communications Program (D.E.C.) -

Vanier College
St-Laurent, Quebec

Secondary V Diploma, General Studies -

Joliette High School
Joliette, Quebec

Skills

  • Bilingual (English & French)
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Highly Organized with good attention to detail
  • Quick learner, eager to pick up new skills
  • Able to work under strict confidentiality & complete multiple assigned tasks in fast paced environment
  • Team Player
  • Deadlines motivate, they do not intimidate
  • Standard & Legal Document Preparation
  • Understanding of Legal Compliance
  • Legal Administration
  • Travel & Event Coordination
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Client Service & Support
  • Client Billing knowledge
  • Invoice Creation & Verification
  • Data Entry
  • Administrative Support
  • Office Management

Self Improvement

  • Practice Management Support Certification #1 - Canadian Exception Rates Process (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #2 - Client Matter Intake Overview with Compliance and Client Due Diligence (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #3 - Billing Enablement and Intapp Overview (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #4 - Working with Pricing and Legal Project Management (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #5 - Billing workflow Overview (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #6 - Data Governance and the Impact of Good Data(NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #7 - Alternative Fee Arrangements (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #8 - Billing Reporting Overview(NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #9 - E-billing and phase codes - Billing Enablement #2(NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #10 - Accounts Payable (NRFC 2023)
  • Practice Management Support Certification #11 - Trust, Accounts Receivable & Payment Application(NRFC 2023)
  • SkillPath Seminar “Administrative Assistants Conference” (Career and Professional Development), 05/2015
  • EduMicro Excel training, 09/2013
  • ASP Construction “Health & Safety on Construction Sites” certification course, 09/2011
  • SkillPath Seminar “Frontdesk Superstar” (Career and Professional Development), 06/2004
  • SkillPath Seminar “Women’s Conference” (Career and Professional Development), 08/1999

Activities

  • Volunteer Coordinator, Strangers in the Night (Annual Charity Events)
  • Volunteer at Moisson Montréal (Christmas Baskets)
  • Volunteer (Draft/Prospect Guide) at the 2009 & (Red Carpet Draft/Prospect Guide) at 2022 NHL Drafts in Montreal
  • Previous Volunteer for the Telethon for Research into Children’s Diseases (8 years)


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Assistant, Immigration – Employment & Labour Department

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada
04.2018 - 10.2023

Administrative Assistant (Contract at PSL Canada)

Quantum Management Services
01.2018 - 04.2018

Executive Assistant, Advisory Services (Maternity leave replacement)

Ernst & Young
10.2017 - 01.2018

Administrative Assistant, Operations Department (Power Systems, Substations)

ABB Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2016

Managerial Assistant

CiToxLAB North America
11.2011 - 02.2012

Site Secretary (Poste Chenier) & Proposal Assistant, Marketing Department

ABB Inc. (Contractual)
07.2010 - 11.2011

Communications Program (D.E.C.) -

Vanier College

Secondary V Diploma, General Studies -

Joliette High School
Stephanie St-Pierre