Wendy Burns

Fort Saskatchewan,AB

Summary

Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record at MLT Aikins, adept in document preparation and client communication. Excelled in managing high-volume workloads with precision, significantly enhancing client satisfaction. Skilled in MS Office and proficient in case management tools like iManage and Aderant, demonstrating both hard and soft skills essential for legal assistance.

Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.

Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and document preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

MLT Aikins

10.2019 - Current

Prepare and file new trademark applications;
Prepare correspondence to clients regarding newly filed trademark applications, approval, advertisement and registration of trademark applications and docket same for renewal;
Report to clients regarding upcoming trademark renewals, prepare nice class reclassifications and renew upcoming trademarks and docket same for renewal;
Maintained organized records of correspondence, filings, and deadlines to ensure timely action on all matters;
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Legal Assistant

Miller Thomson LLP

08.1989 - 10.2019

Maintained high volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on tasks such as prepare and organize documents and due diligence searches with respect to residential and commercial purchases and sales; prepare corporate resolutions and supporting documents with respect to asset and share purchases, corporate documents namely incorporations, corporate rollovers and dividends; mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations;
Maintain client satisfaction by efficiently managing files and promptly addressing inquiries;
Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately;
Facilitated client meetings and consultations , ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared and available for lawyer review;

Education

Legal Assistant Course

Alberta College

Edmonton, AB

06.1988

Skills

Proficient in MS Office and Word;

Case Management with respect to iManage and Aderant;

Client Communication;

Office Administration;

Document Preparation;

Languages

English

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