Lorie Perrone
Seeking to obtain a position to further enhance my professional skills and knowledge
About
I am writing to express my interest in the position as advertised in your company. With a strong background as a Legal Administrative Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist, along with a proven ability to maintain high standards of organization, attention to detail, and customer services, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team. In my previous roles, I have gained extensive experience in legal administrative support, including managing case files, preparing legal documents, and maintaining confidential records.
My front desk experience has perfected my ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent service to clients, visitors and staff. I have consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
Experience
Legal Administrator - Pallet Valo LLP - Mississauga, ON
(2025-05 - 2025-11)
- ProLaw accounting software
- IManage DMS
- Adobe Acrobat
- Performed conflict searches for new clients, open and close files
- Prepared retainer letters for new clients
- Retrieved prebills from ProLaw, send out accounts to clients
- Back up Reception duties, answering phones, couriers, booking boardrooms
Legal Assistant/Receptionist - Niman Mamo LLP - Toronto, ON
(2022-05 - 2025-05)
- Process all client payments
- Client Intakes
- Daily docket entries for partners
- Responsible for emailing monthly client invoices to partners
- Perform conflict searches for new clients
- Enter all payables on Soluno accounting software
- Opening and closing client files
- Regular communication with clients via email and telephone
- Assist law clerks in putting together briefs, binding and scanning of documents
- Arrange for couriers
- Bank runs
- Responsible for ordering office supplies
Legal Assistant/Receptionist - Dale Streiman Law - Brampton, ON
(2020-03 - 2022-05)
- Answer and transfer all incoming calls
- Book appointments for clients
- Assist with Wills preparation
- Scanning and uploading of documents
- Process all client payments
- Inventory of office supplies
- Arrange for couriers
- Witnessing of Wills signing
Manager - Silk Med Spa - Toronto & Mississauga
(2017-11 - 2020-02)
- Greet and sign in customers upon arrival
- Call to confirm client appointments
- Discuss current sales/promotions of services offered
- Upload and scan all waivers signed by clients
- Offer details about our services upon client's request
- Assist clients in confrontations for hair removal procedures
- Train new employees for receptionist position
- Go through inventory of supplies
- Deal with any complaints in a professional manner
- Knowledge of Mind Body online software
- Responsible for opening and closing store every day
Receptionist - XO Industries - Brampton, ON
(2007-01 - 2007-06)
6 month contract
- Responsible for calling customers all over the US in order to keep to companies mailing list up to date
- Receptionist duties such as transferring calls to the appropriate sales reps
Legal Secretary - Blake, Cassels & Graydon - Toronto, ON
(1990-06 - 1999-02)
- Draft correspondence/documents
- Transcribe dictation
- Filing material and organizing them accordingly
- Answer and transfer telephone calls
- Worked in patents and trademark law as well as wills and estates
- Was solely responsible for the firm's wills vault which included indexing on computer and filling executed wills in appropriate drawers
District Manager - Arbonne
(2024-02)
Sales & Customer Relations
- Promoted and sold Arbonne health, wellness, and skincare products through personalized consultations and digital marketing
- Consistently achieved monthly sales goals by building strong relationships and providing customized product recommendations
- Managed a portfolio of repeat customers, increasing client retention and referrals through exceptional service and follow-up
- Conducted product demonstrations, in person parties and skincare consultations to educate clients on Arbonne's plant-based offerings
Education
Diploma - Legal Administration - Seneca College (1988-09 - 1990-05)
