Abdulrahman Asiri

Licensed Paralegal and LL.M. graduate with over five years of global and Canadian legal experience specializing in civil litigation, administrative tribunal advocacy, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Proven track record of independently managing high-volume case files from intake through tribunal resolution, preparing complex legal documentation, and providing strategic statutory advice. Successfully manages more than 300 litigation matters annually while resolving approximately 90% of files through alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Speake

English and Arabic.

Corporate Paralegal (Litigation & Regulatory Compliance) - Effort Trust Company - Hamilton, ON

(2024-01)

• Independently represent corporate interests before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) in hearings, and mediations.
• Manage a high-volume provincial litigation portfolio from initial file assessment through final administrative or tribunal resolution.
• Draft strict statutory applications, motions, affidavits, evidence briefs, witness materials, and formal hearing submissions.
• Develop robust litigation strategies that directly mitigate corporate legal exposure and financial liability.
• Formulate tailored negotiation frameworks to resolve approximately 90% of active disputes prior to formal hearings.
• Provide regular statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance guidance to internal business stakeholders and executive management.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using updated legislation, codes, and case law to support ongoing corporate litigation strategy.
• Collaborate across multi-functional corporate departments to ensure strict adherence to procedural and statutory deadlines.
• Efficiently advance more than 300 active litigation and enforcement files annually while maintaining an immaculate compliance record.

Legal Intern - KMB Law - Markham, ON

(2023-11 - 2023-12)

• Assisted senior litigation counsel with file preparation, legal research, and document drafting for Small Claims Court matters.
• Drafted initial pleadings, motions, supporting affidavits, specialized court forms, and formal legal correspondence.
• Conducted digital legal research and compiled summary memos detailing relevant legislation and binding case law authorities.
• Calculated precise pre-judgment and post-judgment interest structures for active litigation claims.
• Maintained physical and digital litigation files while strictly monitoring court filing and service deadlines.

Legal Assistant - Viana Immigration - Toronto, ON

(2021-06 - 2022-06)

• Assisted immigration counsel with casework, filings, and preparation for hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
• Prepared, reviewed, and systematically organized documentation for refugee claims, permanent residence, and humanitarian applications.
• Drafted immigration forms, client legal correspondence, and formal submissions under close legal supervision.
• Conducted background legal research into changing immigration statutes, federal regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Managed confidential client files securely while ensuring total accuracy and compliance with federal filing deadlines.

Trainee Lawyer - Al Almee Law Firm - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

(2018-04 - 2019-09)

• Assisted senior counsel in civil and commercial litigation matters, developing highly transferable advocacy and file management skills.
• Conducted deep-dive legal research into local statutes, corporate regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Drafted preliminary legal memoranda, pleadings, commercial contracts, and official legal correspondence.
• Prepared comprehensive evidence packages and litigation materials utilized in active court proceedings.
• Participated directly in client strategy meetings and supported senior lawyers throughout complex dispute resolution processes.

Diploma - Paralegal - triOS College (2021-09 - 2023-11)

Master of Laws - LL.M. - SMU Dedman School of Law (2017-08 - 2018-05)

Certificate - Pre-Academic English Program - York University YUELI (2016-01 - 2016-08)

Bachelor of Laws - LL.B. - King Khalid University (2011-09 - 2015-06)