Denise Jawahir
Diego Martin
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with a proven track record in law office administration and client coordination. Expertise in streamlining office processes to enhance operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Recognized for reliability, adaptability to shifting priorities, and a strong commitment to fostering teamwork to achieve organizational objectives. Eager to leverage diverse skills and experiences to contribute effectively to organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant/Custodian of Records
The Maritime Financial Group (Maritime Life (Caribbean) Limited)
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Lending Administrative assistance to Legal Counsel
- Assisting with the preparation of responses to pre-action letters, other legal letters, memos and other related documents
- Carrying out legal research
- Assisting in the preparation of various court documents (Affidavits, Witness Statements, Notice of Applications, Submissions etc for filing)
- Preparation of filings for Companies Registry (annual returns, return of beneficial interest, share transfers, change of directors/secretary/address etc)
- Registration of new businesses/companies
- Review external requests for business records of the companies within The Maritime Financial Group in relation to existing litigation
- Ascertain if the subject matter of such requests are clients of the companies within the Maritime Financial Group
- Gather information in relation the subject matter’s business with the Group
- Prepare chronologies in relation to court related matters
- Consult with the Company’s attorney in relation to such requests
- Obtain the relevant business records from the various department(s) upon the advice of the Company’s attorney
- Prepare copies of the business records
- Prepare and maintain written correspondence and any other related document(s) as required
- Represent the Company and its subsidiaries at court hearings and/or depositions as a witness, or corporate representative, as deemed necessary and appropriate in consultation with the Company’s attorney
- Maintain share registers, prepare share certificates etc for the Group
- Preparation of cheques with corresponding vouchers
- Preparation of invoices for tenants and keeping accurate records and files for same
- Organise and maintain office files/records
Teller/Arrears Clerk
First Citizens Bank Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Interacting with customers and co –workers on a daily basis, delivering exceptional customer service, dealing with queries etc.
- Opening accounts, filing, working on projects etc.
- Responsible for retrieving monies on accounts that were in arrears
Teller
Scotiabank Trinidad & Tobago
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Interacting with customers and co –workers on a daily basis, carrying out customer services, dealing with queries etc.
Education
Legal Practice Course (LPC) -
University of Law
10-2025
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Institute of Legal Studies/ University of London
08-2023
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School of Practical Accounting
San Juan01.2016
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UWI School of Continuing Studies
St. Augustine01.2006
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Diego Martin Finishing School
01.2004
Diego Martin Secondary School
06-2003
Skills
- Office administration
- File management
- Calendar management
- Proofreading
References
- Sharon, Da Costa, Corporate Secretary, (868) 787-6875
- Kavita, Karamsingh, Compliance and Audit Manager, (868) 389-9720
Certification
- Postgraduate: Legal Practice Course (LPC)
- Undergraduate degree: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- A’Levels (one year)
- Law
- Psychology
- Economics
- Communication studies
- O’Levels (All General Proficiency)
- Mathematics – 2
- English A – 1
- English B – 2
- Integrated Science – 2
- Principles of Business – 2
- Principles of Accounts – 2
- Geography – 3
- History – 3
- (Computer Literate)
- Certificate in Junior Accountant Programme at School of Practical Accounting.
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant/Custodian of Records
The Maritime Financial Group (Maritime Life (Caribbean) Limited)
01.2015 - 01.2025
Teller/Arrears Clerk
First Citizens Bank Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2014
Teller
Scotiabank Trinidad & Tobago
04.2008 - 11.2008
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School of Practical Accounting
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UWI School of Continuing Studies
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Diego Martin Finishing School
Legal Practice Course (LPC) -
University of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Institute of Legal Studies/ University of London
Diego Martin Secondary School