Legal Assistant Data Entry

OBJECTIVE: Searching for a legal assistant position with a local firm serving the community through a diverse combination of legal services.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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Experienced as file clerk

Extensive experience performing general office functions including data entry, filing, faxing, scanning and photocopying

Advance in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) Windows, MS Project Management, Internet, and Email with a typing speed of 45 WPM

Consistently maintains a positive attitude at work and enjoys helping people

Strong work ethic and professional demeanor, even in high pressure situations

Competent in speaking Hindi & Punjabi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAW CLERK

REAL ESTATE

Preparing and reviewing deeds, Affidavits & Agreements of Purchase and Sale

Conducting and reviewing title searches, off-title searches and drafting requisitions.

Reviewed final closing documents and assured payment account information

Experience handling a high volume of files in a proficient and efficient manner

Able to oversee all residential real estate files-purchases, sales, mortgages and refinancing.

Strong technical skills in Conveyancer, Teraview and Microsoft word & Outlook.

Drafted contracts/documents and dealt with banks as required

Set up appointments with clients for signing of contracts

Ensured appropriate registration and discharge of documents for title companies

Handled real estate matters and queries courteously and appropriately

Organized and coordinating legal files.

IMMIGARTION

Able to complete an immigration file from start to finish

Collecting necessary information and documentation from clients during the in-take process

Evaluating applications to identify category qualifications

Researching the processes and requirements for different types of application

Preparing submission packages

Preparing invitation letters and statutory declarations

Sending submission packages to various government agencies (e.g Service Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada etc.

Contacting CIC and other government agencies concerning the application process

Communication with IRCC, CBSA and visa offices.

Maintaining ongoing communication with clients by telephone and email, reponding to queries and keeping clients updated on their files

FAMILY

Carry out Correspondence and communication with internal and external clients

Draft pleadings, motion materials and materials for case

Detalied experience with the Family Law Rules and procedure

Organize and maintain client files preparing files for court

Opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures

DATA ENTRY CLERK

Ability to work independently and manage complex tasks without guidance

Performed off-site records document inventory projects

Participated in digitizing record projects

Efficiently and effectively assigned projects and focused on details

Completed assignments with a high degree of accuracy

Quick learned record management system

Analyze, sort and catalogue legal departments agreements

Photocopying, sorting, filing & scanning documents

LEGAL ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Performed time entry, coordinated meetings, arranged travel, drafted correspondence, managed incoming and outgoing mail

Scheduled appointments and attended phone calls in a positive professional manner

Assisted with preparation of legal documents

Organized law libraries, case files and managed litigation documents

Assisted customers in the resolution of all disputes and claims

Remained calm, courteous and respectful always

Provided excellent customer service

Critical thinker to solve problems and come up with helpful suggestion to improve processes

Responded to client inquiries

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Legal Assistant 2018

Gill Law Office, Brampton, ON

Cashier 2016-2017

Winner Store, Brampton, ON

Co-op student 2015

Loblaw, Brampton, ON

Legal Assistant 2010-2012

Advocate Sarwinder Goyal, Chandigarh, India

Legal Practice 2010

Patiala, India

EDUCATION HISTORY

Certified Office Administration Co-program 2015

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre, Mississauga, ON

Enrolment 2012

Bar Council Chandigarh, India

Bachelor of Law 2008-2010

Punjabi University of Patiala, India

Bachelor of Arts 2005-2008

Punjabi University of Patiala, India

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