Jenna MacRae

Legal Assistant @Dentons

Ottawa, ON, CA

Drafting, preparing and proofreading correspondence, accounts and various transactional documents and forms using Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook.• Maintaining, scanning, e-filing all documents and correspondence using Foundation IP and iManage Desksite.• Entering and maintaining lawyer’s dockets and coordinating with the Accounting Department, when necessary; preparing detailed billings using Chrome River and Intapp. • Dealing with and responding to client inquiries expeditiously and conducting follow up; keeping the lawyers apprised of interactions in their absence.• Maintaining precedent systems using the Firm protocol for knowledge management.• Processing incoming and outgoing mail, including maintenance of email accounts and managing bring forwards.• Preparing and updating cheque requisitions and expense reports.• Updating and maintaining client/matter lists and current client contact records electronically to meet Dentons’ requirements.• General administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, photocopying materials, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc; working with other related Departments/services internally to provide documents and other materials on time to meet client needs.• Maintaining and organizing files, both electronic and hard copy as required.• Demonstrating a team approach; supporting and standing in for colleagues to cover absences; ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality; accountability in relation to both internal and external clients to achieve outputs and goals for the Department and the Firm.• Special projects as requested.

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Certificate, General Arts and Sciences-Pre-Human and Community

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

double-diploma, Office Administration - Legal & Executive

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Certificate, Office Administration