Tara Cassady
Sherwood Park,AB
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Muessle Flett Law LLP
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted counsel in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, meetings, and court dates efficiently.
- Responded to client inquiries and offered assistance.
- Conducted research on relevant case law and statutes to support legal arguments.
- Organized and maintained electronic filing systems for easy access to case files.
- Drafted routine legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests.
- Coordinated communication between clients, counsel, and court personnel.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Legal Assistant
Cooper & Company
Fort McMurray
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Assisted counsel in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Coordinated communication between clients, counsel, and court personnel.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Office Administration
Olds College
Olds, AB06-2011
High School Diploma -
Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Wetaskiwin, AB06-2010
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Records management
- Enrollment management
- Database administration
- Writing and editing
- Commissioner for Oaths
Affiliations
Strathcona County Minor Football Association
- Registrar
- Vice President
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Muessle Flett Law LLP
01.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Cooper & Company
10.2013 - 12.2021
Graduate Certificate - Office Administration
Olds College
High School Diploma -
Wetaskiwin Composite High School