Professional Profile
- Experienced Legal Counsel/ Manager with thorough knowledge in various fields of practice, including immigration, real estate and construction
- Able to facilitate case management during all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case to the discovery period through trial and post-trial
- Areas of expertise include but are not limited to; preparing briefs, pleadings, affidavits, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements, disputes and risk management
- Strong knowledge of local, state and federal laws, interview techniques and methods, principles and practices of legal communication
- Exceptional communication skills including verbal, written, research, analytical, problem-solving skills
- Strong technical skills including; MS Office, Lexis/Nexis, CaseMap, information collection and management
- Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi
Relevant Skills and Abilities
Managerial Skills
- Filing complex immigration applications, including for; work permits, study permits, permanent residences, citizenships, LMIA, and express entries
- Managed a workforce of 15+ employees.
- Reviewed, organized, and summarized records for clients using software such as Excel, Adobe, and TrialWorks
- Drafted legal documents including, wills, lease agreements, motions, brief inserts, discovery documents, correspondence, briefs, appeals, proceedings, affidavits and legal memoranda
- Transcribed and revised correspondence and legal documents from instructions and precedents
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times
Administrative Skills
- Updated and scanned file materials on a regular basis in a timely manner maintaining an established filing system, manual or electronic
- Proofread, edited, and formatted documents paying close attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Worked remotely, staying on task and functioning with minimal oversight
- Helped create, populate, and translate the firm's website
- Produced retainer agreements, contact letters, and various publications and handouts for clients
- Created and managed client database to ensure timely case completion
Interpersonal Skills
- Assisted Immigration firms with attracting clientele using resources and networking connections
- Provided translation services both verbally for clients and for written documents as well
- Handled disputes with clients and within the firm, using strong problem solving and mediation skills
- Liaised with staff, clients, outside agencies and the general public
- Trained and mentored interns and new hires
- Performed client intake and client interviews
Work Experience
Paralegal Gange Collins Barristers and
Solicitors – Winnipeg , MB March 2022 – February 2023
Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAR Mortgage Corporation – Winnipeg, MB October 2021 – February 2022
Freelancer Self-employed June 2019 – September 2021
Legal Assistant Conquest Immigration - Mississauga, ON April 2019 – May 2019
Operations Manager Akash Enterprises – Chandigarh, India August 2016 – January 2018
Legal Intern (Part-time) Additional District Judge - Chandigarh, India July 2016 – July 2017
Intern Government of Punjab - Patiala, Punjab August 2015 – July 2016
