Aarushi Kashyap
Halifax,Canada
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Legal Assistant
McInnes Cooper
11.2024 - Current
- I am currently in this role where I provide comprehensive legal administrative support to a team of lawyers specializing in corporate, environmental, commercial, and regulatory matters. I prepare and manage key legal documents, such as closing agendas, minute books, and due diligence summaries, while coordinating filings, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate, compliant client records.
Office Support Assistant
McInnes Cooper
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Within this role, I assisted cross-functional legal teams by preparing case documents, organizing matter files, and handling a range of administrative responsibilities with precision. Maintained accurate physical and digital records to support efficient access and continuity, all while adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced legal setting.
Suite Server
Halifax Wanderers
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2021 - 09.2023
- I held this position for three summers, as a suite server I am responsible for seamless service throughout the entirety of the games.
Receptionist
City Mazda
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2022 - 12.2022
- My time at City Mazda enable me to become proficient in managing a high volume of incoming calls, greeting clients with a warm and professional demeanor, and effectively coordinating appointments. My responsibilities included:
- Utilizing office software and maintaining organized administrative tasks
- Ensuring seamless operations within the dealership.
- Work collaboratively with sales and service teams to enhance customer satisfaction and uphold the dealership's reputation for excellence.
Hostess and Bartender
Grafton Connor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2020 - 12.2022
- I worked multiple positions under the Grafton Connor Group at The Decks restaurant and Hide and Seek nightclub, including Bartender and Bar Staff Manager. My responsibilities included:
- Working with customers to create a personal dining experience.
- Increasing sales by providing guests with a personalized dining experience, which resulted in reoccurring business.
- Managing table availability based on guest preferences while ensuring we remained able to meet all of our reservation demands.
- Managing bar staff to ensure they were in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Grafton Connor Group.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Bedford, Nova Scotia
01.2017 - 12.2019
- I worked as a part of the crew team at McDonald's, ensuring a positive customer experience. My responsibilities included:
- Consistently providing friendly service and promoting positive customer engagement.
- Effectively following food safety guidelines
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep the store efficient and neat, including balancing tills and general housekeeping.
- Taking orders both in-store and at the drive-thru and maintaining the accuracy of these orders.
Co-op Student
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2017 - 12.2019
- During My time at CNIB, I provided administrative support to the director to assist with the calendars CNIB sells yearly to fundraise money. My responsibilities included:
- Coordinated schedules.
- Coordinating assignments for staff
- Maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
Retail Sales Representative
Clearwater Seafoods
Bedford, Nova Scotia
01.2017 - 12.2017
- I worked as a sales representative at Clearwater Seafoods, my responsibilities included:
- Organizing store merchandise racks while ensuring displays always promoted and maintained a visually appealing environment.
Youth Leader
Halifax Recreation Center
Bedford, Nova Scotia
06.2016 - 08.2017
- I worked as a youth leader for Halifax Recreation, running their summer youth rec programs for two consecutive summers. My responsibilities included:
- Maintaining the safety and well-being of up to 60 children on a day-to-day basis.
- Creating and following engaging lesson plans to meet the provided criteria.
- Organizing field trips and activities as a member of the youth leadership team.
Teacher's Assistant
Huron Superior Catholic School Board
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
06.2015 - 08.2015
- I worked as a teacher's assistant to Grades 3-6, supporting teachers with classroom supervision and student engagement.
- Offered one-on-one help to students who needed extra support with reading, writing, and math activities.
- Helped prepare and run outdoor learning activities designed to keep younger students engaged while connecting to classroom material.
- Assisted with Religious Studies by helping guide simple activities and reflections that supported the school's Catholic values and learning goals.
Teacher's Assistant
Algoma District School Board
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
06.2014 - 08.2014
- I worked as a teacher's assistant to Grades 3-6, assisting teachers with classroom management and student engagement.
- Provided one-on-one support to students who needed additional help with reading, writing, and math.
- Helped prepare outdoor classroom materials and activities tailored to the age groups and connected to classroom learning.
Education
Paralegal Diploma -
Maritime Business College
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia01.2024
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences - Law, Justice and Society, Psychology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia01.2023
High School Diploma -
Charles P. Allen High School
Bedford, Nova Scotia01.2019
Skills
- Experienced with ENR filings and litigation e-filings across multiple jurisdictionswithin Nova Scotia
- Proficient in various legal applications such as: PC Law, Elite, Athenian, and Property Online and DocuSign
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and digital transcription tools such as BigHand or WorkSite for document preparation and collaboration
- I have managed high-volume lawyer support (multi-file, multi-deadline environment July-August I was trusted with a team of 8 lawyers 5 partners and 3 associates)
- I have my own organizational systems to maintain efficiency and prevent bottlenecks
- I'm an Interactive communicator, skilled in drafting, client liaison, and maintaining professional tone under pressure
- I am team-oriented having played many team sports growing up yet I am capable of independent judgment and work hard to stay proactive
- I am reliable and strive to deliver on deadlines with minimal supervision and solution oriented
- I always work to have sound judgment when managing sensitive or confidential matters
- I am recognized for conscientious, detail-driven work with strong issue-spotting ability, I ask questions constantly to ensure I understand expectations in order to align my work to the standard expected
- First Aid & Food Safety Certified
- Bridges to Safety program
- Growing Together IPV Course - Alice House
Volunteer Experience
- Algoma District School Board summer school program, 2013-2015
- Huron Superior Catholic School Board Summer School Program, 2013-2015
- Essar Steel's Family Day, 2014-2015
- ME to WE concert in Sault Ste. Marie, 2015
- Huron Superior Catholic School Board Summer School Program, 2016
- ME to WE concert in Halifax, 2016
- CPA Christmas Fair, 2016-2019
- Ronald McDonald House Halifax, 2017-2019
- IWK - with Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 2018
- Basinview Elementary, 2018-2019
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Legal Assistant
McInnes Cooper
11.2024 - Current
Office Support Assistant
McInnes Cooper
09.2024 - 11.2024
Receptionist
City Mazda
01.2022 - 12.2022
Suite Server
Halifax Wanderers
06.2021 - 09.2023
Hostess and Bartender
Grafton Connor
01.2020 - 12.2022
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2019
Co-op Student
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
01.2017 - 12.2019
Retail Sales Representative
Clearwater Seafoods
01.2017 - 12.2017
Youth Leader
Halifax Recreation Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
Teacher's Assistant
Huron Superior Catholic School Board
06.2015 - 08.2015
Teacher's Assistant
Algoma District School Board
06.2014 - 08.2014
Paralegal Diploma -
Maritime Business College
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences - Law, Justice and Society, Psychology
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Charles P. Allen High School
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