Lenrick Boyce
Bridgetown
Summary
Adept at streamlining case management and enhancing organizational efficiency, I excelled as a Senior Legal Assistant at the Judiciary of Barbados. My expertise in legal compliance and my knack for fostering teamwork assisted with the intended goals of the judiciary for good case management processes. Renowned for ethical professionalism, I adeptly managed sensitive information and improved court-attorney communication.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Judiciary of Barbados
01.2022 - Current
- Trained junior legal assistants in firm policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure smooth integration into the team environment.
- Streamlined communication between attorneys and clients through diligent management of correspondence and scheduling.
- Expedited resolution of routine issues with opposing counsel or court staff through professional communication skills both written and verbal.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling a high volume of client data across multiple practice areas.
- Reduced case backlog by prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized case files for easy access by attorneys.
- Developed effective strategies for case management by collaborating closely with attorneys on various aspects of the legal process.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and deadlines by meticulously tracking filing dates and submitting documents in a timely manner.
- manage the jury court assignment process.
Legal Assistant
Judiciary of Barbados
09.2007 - 12.2020
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence for streamlined communication with various court related agencies.
- Prepared files both physically and electronically with relevant document for use in the court.
- Review for compliances with court orders deadlines for filings to avoid case delays.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before placing them before the judge.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Communicated pertinent information to attorneys and other interesting parties via phone, email, and mail.
- Assisted the judge with reviewing and organizing the weekly court hearing list
- Issue summons, warrants and other court documents as the need arise
- Swear witnesses and perform any other courtroom administrative function
- Optimized document management processes, leading to quicker access to critical information during case preparation.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures and court requirements through diligent monitoring and application of rules.
- Review draft orders for perusal and approval by the court.
- Delivered exceptional service to the general public by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
Education
LLB - Law
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, St. Michael10-2024
Skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Court filings
- Microsoft office
- Legal research
- Legal compliance
- Criminal law
- Scheduling/Planning
- Writing and editing
- Task prioritization
- Office management
- Document filing
- Legal/Court processes
- Customer relationship management
- Organizational efficiency
- Document preparation
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Administrative support
- Case management
- Correspondence
- Calendar management
- Cross-functional communication
- Document control
Accomplishments
- Acted as the lead Senior Legal Assistant at meetings with the Chief Justice and other Judges and Senior Administrative Staff
- Assist in association with JURIST Project with the preparation of the Office Desk manual.
- Supervised team of sixteen staff members.
Affiliations
- International Compliance Association Affiliate Member
Certification
- Advance Compliance Certification
- Records Management Certificate - University of West Indies
References
The Honourable Justice Barbara Cooke- Alleyne
High Court Judge
Supreme Court of Barbados
White Park Road, Bridgetown
St. Michael
[246] 535-9700
The Honourable Justice Christopher Birch
High Court Judge
Supreme Court of Barbados
White Park Road, Bridgetown
St. Michael
[246-535-9700]
Mr. Erwin Boyce
Deputy Commissioner of Police
Royal Barbados Police Force
Roebuck Street
Bridgetown
St. Michael
[246] 836-0950
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Judiciary of Barbados
01.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Judiciary of Barbados
09.2007 - 12.2020
LLB - Law
University of The West Indies
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