Yashika Manchanda

Ontario-licensed lawyer with over five years of experience in independently handling real estate transactions from start to finish and highly proficient in Unity, Teraview, LDD, Convey, and Estateably, with a strong understanding of legal practice management and conveyancing systems. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a firm practicing real estate and wills and estates law. Brings a combination of practical transaction experience, strong organizational skills, client-focused service, and a commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality legal representation.

Well-positioned to support both real estate and estate planning/administration matters while continuing to develop expertise across these practice areas.

Real Estate Law Clerk - Simmons da Silva LLP - Brampton, ON

(2026-03)

• Managing real estate transactions from opening to closing, including document preparation, title review, client communication, and electronic registration of closing documents.
• Prepares and files estate administration applications, including Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, probate forms, affidavits, and supporting court documents.
• Acts as witness for the execution of wills and power of attorney, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and proper document executions.
• Coordinates with clients, financial institutions, opposing counsel, and court staff to facilitate real estate and estate administration matters.
• Maintains comprehensive file management systems while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable legal procedures and deadlines.

Real Estate Law Clerk - Thapliyal & Rai Law Firm - Brampton, ON

(2020-11 - 2025-09)

• Independently managed residential real estate transactions from file opening to closing, including purchases, sales, refinances, transfers and private mortgages.
• Conducted title, writ, execution, and off-title searches; reviewed and resolved title-related issues.
• Represented private lenders in mortgage transactions, preparing security documentation and coordinating mortgage funding and registration.
• Managed title insurance applications and liaised with title insurers to address title concerns and facilitate closings.
• Met with clients to explain legal documents, oversee execution of closing documents, and address transaction-related inquiries.
• Liaised with realtors, mortgage brokers, lenders, financial institutions, and opposing counsel to coordinate transaction requirements and closing timelines.
• Assisted senior lawyers with commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, and transaction management.
• Well versed with utilizing software - Unity, Teraview, LDD, FCT-LLC, and other transaction related software for title searches, registrations, document preparation, and file management.
• Maintained accurate file records and successfully managed multiple transactions in a fast-paced legal environment.

Senior Legal Associate - Bhagwati and Bhagwati P.C. - Mohali, India

(2018-02 - 2019-10)

• Handled employment-based U.S. immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1A, I-1B, PERM and Green Card applications.
• Drafted and reviewed immigration petitions, supporting documentation, RFEs, and appeals.
• Prepared administrative appeals, motions and legal arguments for immigration-related matters.
• Ensured compliances with USCIS and Department of Labor regulations and filing requirements.

Practicing Lawyer - Punjab & Haryana High Court Chandigarh - Chandigarh

(2016-02 - 2018-01)

• Appeared before Courts and managed litigation-related proceedings at Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• Drafted petitions, applications, affidavits, legal notices, and other legal documents.
• Conducted legal research and prepared case briefs and submissions.
• Advised and liaised with clients regarding legal matters and case progress.
• Assisted senior counsel in arbitration, conciliation, and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Prepared documentation, evidence, and legal arguments for hearings and ADR matters.

Legal Content Researcher - Legal360 - Chandigarh

(2015-07 - 2016-01)

• Conducted legal research on case law, statutes, and judicial precedents.
• Drafted headnotes for High Court and Supreme Court judgments.
• Analyzed judgments to identify key legal issues, principles, and precedents.
• Tracked and incorporated recent judicial developments into legal research materials.

NCA - Law - National Committee on Accreditation, Federation of Law Society of Canada (2023-09)

Master of Laws - Criminology - Punjabi University (2014 - 2015)

Bachelor of Laws - Criminology - Punjabi University (2011 - 2014)

Bachelor of Commerce - Business/Commerce, General - Punjabi University (2008 - 2011)