Family Law Legal Assistant

HIMANI KAPOOR

Burnaby, BC V*G *B* LinkedIn 604-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with over 2 years of legal and administrative experience in both Canada and India. Currently working in a Burnaby-based law firm, with hands-on experience in real estate, family, and tax law. Proficient in drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and client correspondence. Adept in Microsoft Word and legal software such as DocuSign and CaseWare. Known for exceptional proofreading, organization, and a team-oriented attitude. Ready to contribute immediately to a dynamic legal team.

CORE SKILLS & SOFTWARE

Legal Document Drafting & Proofreading

Real Estate & Family Law Support

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Appointment Scheduling & Calendar Management

DocuSign, CaseWare, Confirmation.com

Legal Filing & Document Management

Client Communication & Confidentiality

Fluent in English & Hindi; Basic Punjabi

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Matthews Campbell, Burnaby, BC

Office Administrator / Receptionist Feb 2024 – Present

Draft and review legal correspondence, real estate transaction documents, resolutions, and letters.

Support court-related filings and manage appointment bookings and case schedules.

Maintain a confidential, organized filing system for legal and financial documents.

Assist in billing, invoicing, and legal administrative tasks across departments.

Matthews Campbell, Burnaby, BC

Filing Assistant Aug 2022 – Jan 2024

Filed and organized legal documents for real estate and tax law matters.

Managed office supplies and assisted in client intake and data entry for new cases.

Admire Immigration Services, Surrey, BC

Receptionist Oct 2021 – Mar 2022

Managed front desk, appointment bookings, and legal correspondence preparation.

Maintained a professional client-facing presence and accurate filing systems.

LEGAL INTERNSHIPS (INDIA)

AZB & Partners, Pune – Legal Intern (Real Estate Law)

Khaitan & Co., Mumbai – Legal Intern (GST & Advisory Services)

UNODC, New Delhi – Legal Intern (Comparative Criminal Law Research)

Adv. Mrunalini Deshmukh, Mumbai – Legal Intern (Family Law)

Ernst & Young, Mumbai – Legal Intern (Indirect Taxation)

Punjab Human Rights Commission – Legal Intern

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Douglas College, New Westminster, BC

Post-Degree Diploma in Human Resource Management – Feb 2024

Post-Degree Diploma in Business Law – Dec 2022

Indian Law Society, Pune, India

Bachelor of Arts & Law – First Class with Distinction (Nov 2020)

Diploma in Human Rights and Law – Mar 2016

Online Certification:

Microsoft Excel – Beginner to Advanced (Udemy, Jul 2021)

AVAILABILITY & OTHER DETAILS

Work Eligibility: Authorized to work in Canada

Availability: Immediate

Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), Punjabi (Basic)

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