Legal Assistant Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Detail-oriented legal assistant with five years of experience supporting litigation and real estate practice groups at Ontario law firms. Seeking a position where my organisational skills and legal knowledge will contribute to seamless file management and superior client service.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Legal document preparation and formatting
• Court filing and e-filing (Ontario Court Services)
• Docketing and billing (PCLaw, Clio)
• Client intake and correspondence management
• Calendar and deadline management
• Real estate transaction coordination (Teraview)
• Legal research assistance
• Confidentiality and file security protocols

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Prepared, proofread, and formatted pleadings, affidavits, motions records, and correspondence for litigation files in Ontario Superior Court and the Court of Appeal.
• Managed e-filing submissions through the Ontario Court Services Online portal, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Coordinated real estate closings by preparing title search requests, transfer documents, and mortgage instructions through Teraview.
• Maintained lawyer calendars, scheduled discoveries and mediations, and sent timely reminders to clients and opposing counsel.
• Processed monthly client billing in PCLaw, reconciled trust ledgers, and prepared accounts rendered for partner review.

Education

Diploma in Legal Administration, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, ON.

Relevant Certifications

• Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) Associate Member
• Teraview Certified User