Malika Amankwaah
@malikaamankwaah
Motivated legal assistant eager to advance my legal career.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated and detail-oriented legal assistant with a strong desire to advance my career in the legal field. Currently, I am gaining valuable experience at Lenczner Slaght LLP, where I provide support to legal professionals and assist with the daily operations of busy litigation practices. My role involves preparing, drafting, serving, and filing various litigation documents, which has honed my skills in document management and legal procedures.
Previously, I worked at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, where I focused on document support and formatting to ensure compliance with firm standards. My educational background includes a Law Clerk Diploma from Humber College, where I graduated with honors and received multiple scholarships for my academic achievements. I am committed to continuous professional growth and making a meaningful impact in the legal environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Assistant Float
Lenczner Slaght LLP
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Provided comprehensive coverage for Legal Assistants, ensuring seamless daily operations within busy litigation practices. Supported Legal Assistants, Law Students, and Lawyers by preparing, drafting, serving, and filing various litigation documents and correspondence.
Legal Assistant, Document Support
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Formatted legal documents to firm standards and troubleshooted document-related issues for legal professionals. Monitored multiple inboxes and provided essential support to Legal Professionals and Legal Assistants.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Humber College
Law Clerk Diploma, Law Clerk
Grade: Honors
Activities and societies: Scholarship Recipient for the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Award, Scholarship Recipient for the Bogoroch & Associates Second-Year Award
Completed all four semesters with honors. Scholarship Recipient for the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Award. Scholarship Recipient for the Bogoroch & Associates Second-Year Award.
Richview Collegiate Institute
Diploma, General Studies
Grade: 96%
Activities and societies: Recipient of Ontario Scholar Award, Perfect Attendance Award
Recipient of Ontario Scholar Award with an average of 96% in six grade 12 courses. Awarded the Perfect Attendance Award for the 2020-2021 School Year.
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