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Kirshanda Butler

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about all things related to the legal industry. I have experience with providing administrative support to the main Litigation practice group and Asset Recovery team at the law firm, Higgs & Johnson, with a focus on drafting and researching legal documents, preparing memos, scheduling deadlines and conference meetings, organizing and filing Court documents, billing and entering time entries. I have also demonstrated my ability to work in a fast-paced environment, producing work efficiently and in a timely manner. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker, who is eager to learn and grow under the supervision of well established professionals in The Bahamas.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

HIGGS & JOHNSON
03.2023 - Current
  • Compiled electronic Court documents
  • Maintained Litigation documents for Court cases
  • Drafted Asset Recovery Applications
  • Organized and filed Court documents
  • Prepared court notes
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread e-mails for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Prepared Legal documents
  • Billing, time entries
  • Managed scheduled deadlines

Administrative Assistant

The University of The Bahamas
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Restocked supplies to maintain adequate stock levels
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
  • Scheduled office meetings

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (online) (part-time) -

The University of Law
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts: English Language & Literature -

The University of The Bahamas
05.2023

Skills

  • Scheduling Court dates
  • Drafting Legal documents
  • Legal correspondence
  • Reading comprehension
  • Online research
  • Manage schedules
  • Legal precedents
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Drafting memos, court documents, e-mails, letters etc
  • Bundling
  • Billing/Time entries

Certification

  • Lexis+UK Legal Research foundation certification, The University of Law - 17th January 2024
  • Lexis+UK Practical Guidance certification, The University of Law - 17th January 2024

Timeline

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

HIGGS & JOHNSON
03.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

The University of The Bahamas
08.2022 - 12.2022

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (online) (part-time) -

The University of Law

Bachelor of Arts: English Language & Literature -

The University of The Bahamas
Kirshanda Butler