Vanessa Wilkinson
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated legal assistant with almost 10 years experience, skilled in drafting corporate and estate planning documents. Known for excellent communication and attention to detail, efficiently liaising between attorneys and clients to facilitate seamless legal processes.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
DBH Law
Calgary, Alberta
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Drafted corporate documents, estate planning and administration documents and correspondence.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate legal records.
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled and attended client meetings.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and documentation needs.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
Senior Legal Assistant
VanderLeek Law
Calgary, Alberta
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for attorneys.
- Prepared legal documents, such as Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives and estate administration documents.
- Corresponded with clients, scheduled and attended client meetings.
Legal Assistant
Shea Nerland Calnan LLP
Calgary, Alberta
11.2012 - 07.2018
- Prepared corporate and estate planning documents and correspondence for clients.
- Prepared and maintained minute books and closing books.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate legal records.
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled client meetings efficiently.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and documentation needs.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Legal Assistant
Government of Canada
Calgary, Alberta
2012 - 2012
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless workflow processes.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
Legal Assistant
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Calgary, Alberta
2012 - 2012
- Opened and closed client files.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless workflow processes.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Legal Assistant
Brian Warrington
Calgary, Alberta
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Maintaining client files.
- Booking Judicial Dispute Resolutions and Dispute Resolution Officers.
- Bank deposits; correspondence with opposing lawyers, court staff and clients; drafting documents from instruction and dictation; scheduling client meetings; registering documents and filing documents at the courthouse.
Cashier
7-11 Food Stores
Calgary, Alberta
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Ordering stock.
- Data entry.
- Customer service.
- Training new staff.
Sales Clerk/Department Manager
Canada Safeway
Calgary, Alberta
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Ordering stock.
- Writing schedules.
- Counting inventory.
- Training new staff.
- Customer service.
Sales Clerk
Walmart
Calgary, Alberta
1997 - 03.2000
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Ordering stock.
- Inventory control.
Cashier
Subway
Calgary, AB
1997 - 1997
- Maintained accurate cash drawer throughout shifts.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Opening the store.
- Dropping cash in the safe at the end of the day.
- Training new staff.
Education
Legal Assistant Diploma - Legal Studies
Bow Valley College
Calgary02-2012
Skills
- Legal document processing
- Keyboarding
- Customer service skills
- Hardworking/trustworthy
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent phone skills
- Works well in a group setting and independently
Certification
CORES Level 1 accreditation
Timeline
Legal Assistant
DBH Law
12.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Legal Assistant
VanderLeek Law
07.2018 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant
Shea Nerland Calnan LLP
11.2012 - 07.2018
Legal Assistant
Brian Warrington
07.2011 - 12.2011
Cashier
7-11 Food Stores
08.2009 - 08.2010
Sales Clerk/Department Manager
Canada Safeway
01.2001 - 01.2009
Legal Assistant
Government of Canada
2012 - 2012
Legal Assistant
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
2012 - 2012
Sales Clerk
Walmart
1997 - 03.2000
Cashier
Subway
1997 - 1997
Legal Assistant Diploma - Legal Studies
Bow Valley College