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Amel Tahir

Kleinburg,Canada

Summary

Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality. Recently completed all NCA exam's and will be writing the barrister and solicitor exam this fall.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Absolute Law P.C
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.

Legal Internship

JZK Law P.C
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Drafting legal documents and letters.
  • Assisting with real estate law matters.
  • Sales and purchase agreements.

Legal Internship

Absolute Law P.C
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted lawyers and legal team with immigration and family law matters.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted various letters to immigration services such as Canadian border Services agency (CBSA).
  • Attended meetings with clients and participated in discussion in terms of case.
  • Provided legal analysis and analyzed complex legal issues.
  • Managed client correspondence by producing emails, letters and handling internal and external calls.

West Midlands Digital Work Experience Program

Crown Prosecution Service
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Read case studies prior to attending Magistrates Court sessions and Crown Court Sessions.
  • Experience enabled to apply the full code test and explore the legal journey of fictional criminal cases.

Retail Sales Associate

Kate Spade New York
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Promptly greeted and assisted customers, tailoring service and sales style to suit personalized requirements.
  • Ensured all Covid-19 precautions and procedures were taking place to create a healthy and safe environment during the pandemic.

Pharmacist Assistant

Peace Health Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Pre-packed, assembled and correctly labelled medicines in preparation for dispensing.
  • Provided administrative support to pharmacy teams, including, filing, copying, and faxing.
  • Supported pharmacist in their daily tasks in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.

Retail Sales Associate

Call It Spring
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted management with store promotions.
  • Obtained daily and weekly sales goals.
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Ensured successful sales by providing customer service and keeping customers engaged.

Education

Bachelor of Law - LLB With Honours - Honors (LLB)

University of Birmingham
07-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
Toronto, Ontario
03.2021

Skills

  • Confident communicator
  • Customer service oriented
  • Conflict resolution
  • Drafting legal letters
  • Competent in digital workflow
  • Legal research
  • Administrative legal support
  • Legal project work
  • Producing legal documents
  • Reviewing contracts

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)
Urdu (Native)

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Absolute Law P.C
08.2024 - Current

Legal Internship

JZK Law P.C
06.2024 - 07.2024

Legal Internship

Absolute Law P.C
06.2023 - 09.2023

West Midlands Digital Work Experience Program

Crown Prosecution Service
04.2022 - 05.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Kate Spade New York
10.2020 - 03.2021

Pharmacist Assistant

Peace Health Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2019

Retail Sales Associate

Call It Spring
10.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University

Bachelor of Law - LLB With Honours - Honors (LLB)

University of Birmingham
Amel Tahir