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WENDY BORETSKY

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Legal Assistant with extensive experience in providing administrative and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced legal environment. Skilled in organizing complex litigation materials and maintaining strict confidentiality. Experienced with drafting legal documents and case management. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Paine Edmonds LLP
05.1991 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, applications, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between lawyers and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying information promptly.
  • Efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Reduced errors in court filings by proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to lawyers and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
  • Ensured compliance with legal procedures and court requirements through diligent monitoring and application of rules.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and applications.
  • Revised and finalized letters and memos.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Education

No Degree - Legal Assistant

Marie Tomko College of Business
New Westminster,
07-1985

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft office
  • File organization
  • Calendar management
  • Legal document preparation
  • Client communication
  • Administrative support
  • Document preparation
  • Document drafting
  • Document filing
  • Task prioritization
  • Legal/Court processes
  • Organizational efficiency
  • Document editing
  • Litigation support
  • Court filing
  • Confidentiality

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Paine Edmonds LLP
05.1991 - Current

No Degree - Legal Assistant

Marie Tomko College of Business
WENDY BORETSKY