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PARALEGAL LICENCE HOLDER (P16836)
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Ashish Dadwal

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

DAVEDI LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
08.2021 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Experience in dealing with Real Estate transactions, Immigration Law, and Family Law.
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
  • Completed ID verification of the clients and fill the IDV Forms.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases, law libraries, or government agencies to support case strategies effectively.

Internship Student

AZIMI LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
  • Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
  • Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Hands-on experience with the statutory benefits cases, and Refugee Cases (Immigration).

DISPUTE RESOLUTION OFFICER'S ASSISTANT

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING EQUITY
08.2018 - 09.2018
  • Delivered training sessions on conflict management, enhancing employee skills in handling difficult situations effectively.
  • Led interviews and collected evidence to support either side and achieve favorable resolutions.
  • Used Collaborative approach to finalize a pre-payment plan for the tenants of the community housing who were in default and working with them closely to pay their arrears.
  • Preparing report on each individual file and submitting it to the Officer of Housing Equity for review and final approval.

Student Mediator

ST. STEPHENS COMMUNITY HOUSE
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Played an integral role in establishing a safe space for open dialogue between conflicting parties by maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Assisted in developing a comprehensive peer mediation program that addressed various types of conflicts within the school community.
  • Resolved impacting issues by liaising between parties to implement effective solutions.
  • Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
  • Conducted a successful mediation between 2 neighbours on dispute regarding fencing under the supervision of a Trained and Registered Mediator.

Legal Intern

MR. JAGDISH MANCHANDA
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.

Education

PARALEGAL POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATION - Law Studies

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2020

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PG CERTIFICATE - Law Studies

Humber College
Toronto, ON
09.2018

B.A. LLB (HONOURS) - Law Studies

RAYAT COLLEGE OF LAW (PANJAB UNIVERSITY)
RAILMAJRA, INDIA
07.2017

Skills

  • File Organization
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Client Communication
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Legal Research
  • Proofreading
  • Legal/Court Processes
  • Ethics compliance
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Prioritization
  • Deadline Monitoring

PARALEGAL LICENCE HOLDER (P16836)

LICENCED PARALEGAL (P16836) WITH THE LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO SINCE NOVEMBER 2020.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

DAVEDI LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
08.2021 - Current

Internship Student

AZIMI LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
12.2019 - 01.2020

DISPUTE RESOLUTION OFFICER'S ASSISTANT

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING EQUITY
08.2018 - 09.2018

Student Mediator

ST. STEPHENS COMMUNITY HOUSE
06.2018 - 09.2018

Legal Intern

MR. JAGDISH MANCHANDA
07.2017 - 08.2017

PARALEGAL POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATION - Law Studies

Humber College

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PG CERTIFICATE - Law Studies

Humber College

B.A. LLB (HONOURS) - Law Studies

RAYAT COLLEGE OF LAW (PANJAB UNIVERSITY)

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