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Ajay Setia

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong ability to maintain efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support on complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Diamond and Diamond Lawyers LLP
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, affidavits, Statement of Claim, pleadings, motions, briefs, desk applications, consent orders, etc.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Requested records from third-party offices, such as Clinical Notes and Records, Employment files, CRA documents, Collateral Benefits files, Statement of Benefits files, Section B, and C files, etc.
  • Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
  • Diarized the statute of limitations in order to satisfy the deadlines.
  • Managed attorneys' calendars for upcoming appointments, hearings, and deposition schedules.
  • Assisted attorneys with drafting settlement proposals.
  • Reviewed medical charts and drafted medical briefs to assist attorneys with analyzing the quantum of the case.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Responded to clients' queries via email and answered their phone calls in a timely manner.

Accident Benefits Clerk

Verkhovets Law
Toronto, Ontario
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Drafted Ontario claim forms and submitted them to the insurer's attention.
  • Filed applications to the License Appeal Tribunals to dispute the denials of benefits and treatments.
  • Prepared case conference summaries and hearing briefs.
  • Requested productions from third parties, such as hospital and GP records, employment files, collateral benefits files, etc.
  • Corresponded with treatment providers, such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and PSWs, to obtain clients' status on injury and recovery.
  • Assisted the intake team with intake calls and sent retainer agreements.
  • Diarized limitations in calendars to meet the deadlines.

Supervisor

Boston Pizza
Markham, Ontario
09.2017 - 04.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Conducted daily meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.

Education

Paralegal - Agent To Court And Tribunals

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
04-2023

Business - International Business

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
12-2018

Skills

  • Legal research and writing
  • Court filing procedures
  • Record management
  • Legal drafting
  • Client support
  • MS Office
  • Time management

Certification

  • Licensed Paralegal by Law Society of Ontario.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Diamond and Diamond Lawyers LLP
05.2023 - Current

Accident Benefits Clerk

Verkhovets Law
09.2022 - 04.2023

Supervisor

Boston Pizza
09.2017 - 04.2022

Paralegal - Agent To Court And Tribunals

Centennial College

Business - International Business

Centennial College

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