TAJE SINGH
Pickering, ON L1X 2H8
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Combine my knowledge and experience as a Law Clerk/Administrative Assistant
in order to add value to your organization.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications demonstrating accuracy in data
entry; typing speed of 65wpm. Able to readily adapt to changes and have the
ability to learn new concepts quickly. Exceptional attention to details
and organization with the ability to multi-task, possessing strong written
and oral communication skills; a great team player, willing to take on new
challenges.
EXPERIENCE
Basman Smith LLP November 2012 - Present (Full time)
Law Clerk, Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation)
. Preparing correspondence, memos, faxes, general
dictation, accounts and other clerical duties as
required
. Preparing motion records, discovery plans,
compendiums, books of authorities, trial briefs,
drafting of legal documents including Statements of
Claim/Defence, Affidavits of Documents,
Notices of Examination and Orders etc. through ACL;
Intact Financial Corporation - August 2011 - March 2012 (Contract)
Law Clerk (Corporate)
. Preparing and analyzing legal documentation through
legal research, assisting the legal team in
managing legal matters in a fast-paced environment while working
under pressure to meet tight deadlines; assisting on annual reporting
regarding directors and officers questionnaire/privacy consent;
. Interacting with clients on a regular basis;
performing administrative duties as required.
Owens Wright LLP - November 2010 - August 2011 (Full time)
Law Clerk, Legal Assistant (Corporate)
. Drafting Shareholders Agreements, preparing client
invoices, ordering various Corporate Reports
and Security packages including Corporate Profiles, Status
Certificates, Bankruptcy Searches,
PPSA's and various other searches as required;
Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen LLP - June 2008 - November 2010(Full
Time)
Corporate/Wills & Estates Law Clerk
. Prepare the necessary documents to Incorporate,
Dissolve, Revive, Amend, Amalgamate and
maintain Corporations and update Minute Books on a daily basis
using FastCompany
. Draft and witness Wills and Powers of Attorney;
Prepare documents for Application for
Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee perform, general
office and clerical duties
Law Office's of Rono A. Baijnath - January 2008 - April 2008 (Work
placement)
Law Clerk
. Prepared letters, Affidavits; motions/applications
and then filing them with the family court
. Prepared civil litigation briefs; Assisted in
drafting of Wills, Power of Attorney for
Property/Personal Care, prepared Financial Statements/support
claims
Global Injury Claims/National Credit Help Canada - June 2007 - Sept 2007
(Summer Intern)
Administrative Assistant
. Organized client information using Microsoft Word and
Excel, booked appointments and
coordinated meetings; performed general duties such as
photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing;
. assisted clients with accident benefits and injury
claim forms; prepared Accident Benefit Forms
(OCF) to send out on a monthly basis
TD Waterhouse TDCT Indirect Mortgage Adjudication Centre - March 2006 -
August 2006 (Contract)
Administrative Assistant
. Sorted and distributing incoming faxes, entered data
using Ideal (Safari); utilized Web
application (WAPP) to take ownership of new mortgage deals
. Cross-referenced and preparing application summaries
using filelogix (Centric)
EDUCATION
The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario - Ordinary Member from July 29, 2009
-July 29, 2011
Law Clerk - Received Law Clerk Diploma
Centennial College, Scarborough, Ontario, September 2006 - April 2008
Business Administration - Received Advance Diploma in Business
Administration
Centennial College, Scarborough, Ontario, September 2002 - December 2004
REFERENCES
Available upon request.