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PETAL ALEXANDER

@petalalexander

Experienced administrative professional skilled in legal support and project coordination.

Trinidad and Tobago

What I'm looking for

I seek a role providing legal or administrative support where I can apply project management, Excel analysis, and meticulous document and records management to improve efficiency and support leadership decisions.

I am an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in legal assistance, project management, and data-driven reporting. I have managed complex workflows, maintained executive calendars, coordinated trial preparations for 50+ cases, and administered contracts for 20+ projects while reducing financial exposure by 40% through organized planning and execution.

I bring meticulous attention to detail, fast and accurate typing, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel to support executive decision-making and operational efficiency. I have formal legal education (LLB) and targeted professional development in project management and procurement principles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

JT

Librarian Trainee

Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago

Jun 2004 - Oct 2004 (4 months)

Provided research support, organized legal resources, and prepared meeting notes while photocopying and scanning case law and textbooks to support court library operations.

Legal Research Document Management Record keeping Attention To Detail

JL

Legal Assistant

Joy Phillip, Attorney at Law

Sep 2008 - Present (17 years 1 month)

Managed legal work programs, calendars, and contract administration for 20+ projects, coordinated trial preparations for 50+ cases, and improved record-keeping and compliance processes to reduce financial exposure by 40%.

Legal Research Contract Administration Case Management Microsoft Excel Calendar Management Trial Preparation & Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IL

Institute of Law and Academic Studies (affiliated with University of London)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Grade: Third Class Honours

Completed LLB with Third Class Honours in August 2007 through the Institute of Law and Academic Studies, affiliated with the University of London.

UT

University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies, Tobago

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, General/Multiple Subjects

Completed Advanced Level qualifications (three A-Levels) through the University of the West Indies School of Continuing Studies in Tobago.

BT

Bishop's High School, Tobago

Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate / GCE O Level, General Secondary Education

Completed Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and obtained a General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level certificate in July 2002.

CD

Caribbean Procurement Institute (Professional Development)

Professional Training Certificate, Procurement / Legal Principles

Completed training in Legal Principles of Procurement through the Caribbean Procurement Institute.

UD

University of the West Indies, Open Campus (Professional Development)

Professional Development Certificate, Project Management

Completed professional development training in Project Management through the UWI Open Campus.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

Microsoft Excel

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