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Overview
Work History
Education
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Coursework
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Anishka Lihinikaduwa

Hamilton,Canada

Summary

Energetic and dedicated student, eager to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills gained through coursework into a placement opportunity to gain legal knowledge, administrative skills, valuable work experience, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Department Part-time Employee

Metro Canada
Hamilton, Canada
07.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Dundas Lions Club
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Local charity/Non-profit
  • Assisted in setting up for the craft show/ book sale by helping vendors set up shop and transportation
  • Local charity/Non-profit

Volunteer

Local Food Bank
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Demonstrated commitment to community service by helping in Apple picking for local food bank

Volunteer

Speech Community, Speech and Language Services
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Carried out day-to-day office needs and administrative tasks and interacted with families during speech and language screenings

Education

Diploma - Paralegal Studies

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
04.2025

Grade 12 -

Dundas Valley Secondary School
Hamilton, ON
06.2023

Grade 1 - 11 -

Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya
Colombo 04, Sri Lanka
05.2022

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Quick learner
  • Continuous self-improvement
  • Detail-oriented
  • Organizational abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Court form preparation
  • Diarizing court dates
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Coursework

  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Introduction to Canadian Law
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Communication for paralegal
  • Paralegal computer application
  • Administrative Law
  • Paralegal writing
  • Small Claims Court
  • Criminal summary conviction proceedings
  • Provincial Offences/Highway Traffic Act offences
  • Legal Accounting
  • Residential and Landlord Tenant Law
  • Employment Law
  • Tribunal Practice and Procedure
  • Professionalism and Case Management
  • Torts and Contracts for Paralegals
  • Advocacy for Paralegals

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Sinhalese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Bakery Department Part-time Employee

Metro Canada
07.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Dundas Lions Club
01.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteer

Local Food Bank
01.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteer

Speech Community, Speech and Language Services
01.2023 - 12.2023

Diploma - Paralegal Studies

Mohawk College

Grade 12 -

Dundas Valley Secondary School

Grade 1 - 11 -

Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya
Anishka Lihinikaduwa