1. Cathy Alderson
222 Chapman Mills Dr.
Nepean, ON
K2J 0B9
613-299-4722
tigerlily763@gmail.com
BRIEF SUMMARY
I am a personable legal assistant with over 7 years experience working in the field of Insurance
Defence and Personal Injury Law with a high level of professionalismand confidentiality. I can
provide support with a high level of accuracy and under strict timelines, as well as in high
stressed situations. As a punctual and very dependable hard worker, I work well independently
and in a team setting.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Expert in the use of Microsoft Office
Maintaining a keying speed of 75 words per minute
Knowledge of PC Law
Efficient in all aspects of administrative duties
Proficient in preparation of legal documents and reports
Strong oral and written communications skills
EDUCATION
September, 1997 Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
to April, 1999 Barrie, Ontario
LEGAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Achieved Diploma
September, 1990 Banting Memorial High School
to January, 1995 Alliston, Ontario
Achieved OSSD
2. WORK HISTORY
May 2008
to May 2009 LEGAL ASSISTANT
WILLIAMS MCENERY
Ottawa, Ontario
Provided legal administration support to the practices of two
lawyers specializing in Personal Injury and Insurance Defence
Prepared correspondence and reports to clients
Prepared court documents specializing in Civil Litigation
Prepared medical /document briefs
Prepared accounts for clients
Maintained a hard copy filing systemand organized files and
records accordingly
Follow-up with clients and correspondence to clients
Responsible for scheduling appointments and travel
arrangements for lawyers as well as managing their calendar
Input time dockets
June 2001
to March 2008 LEGAL ASSISTANT
SHELTON ASSOCIATES
Toronto, Ontario
Assisted in the practice specializing in Insurance Defence and
Personal Injury
Prepared correspondence and reports to clients
Prepared court documents specializing in Civil Litigation
Prepared medical/document briefs
Prepared accounts for clients
Summarized records
Maintained a hard copy filing systemand organized files and
records accordingly
Research using internet as well as Quicklaw
Responsible for scheduling appointments and travel
arrangements for lawyers as well as managing their calendar
Ordering of and maintaining office equipment and supplies
Input time dockets using PC Law
Provided receptionist support on a multiline system
REFERENCES
Available upon request