Arista Quaccoo
Tobago(
Summary
Highly motivated legal personnel with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Deborah Moore-Miggins & Company
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Attended hearings with counsel and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
Administrative Assistant
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality.
Education
MASTER'S IN LAW BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT -
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW
12.2024
BACHELOR OF LAW LLB (Second Class Honours) -
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
06.2023
Skills
- Office Management
- Court reporting
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Client service and support
- Fast Learner
- Document Preparation
- Conflict Mediation
- Legal writing
- Legal Compliance
- Proofreading
- Case Management
- Confidentiality
- Interviewing Clients
- Logistics Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Debating
- Public Speaking
- Swimming
References
- Wendy Ann Berkley, #24 Bacolet Street, Scarborough, Tobago, 680-0085, Attorney-at-law
- Christian Virgil, Pierre Road Connector, Chaguanas, Trinidad, 392-8398, Senior Lecturer, COSTATT
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Deborah Moore-Miggins & Company
05.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2016 - 01.2018
MASTER'S IN LAW BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT -
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW
BACHELOR OF LAW LLB (Second Class Honours) -
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
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