Ashley Zhu
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Litigation Legal Assistant specializing in tax litigation and complex commercial disputes. Expertise in document management, legal drafting, and litigation calendar coordination, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Proven track record of enhancing team efficiency and workflows through effective collaboration with counsel and clients. Strong command of legal terminology and court procedures, paired with exceptional organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Legal Assistant
Department of Justice Canada
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Expedited tax litigation processes by delivering comprehensive legal and administrative assistance.
- Ensured accuracy of legal documents through meticulous review and proofreading.
- Filed court documents in a timely manner, adhering to procedural guidelines to prevent delays.
- Organized electronic and physical case files for swift retrieval by litigation team.
- Managed client communications by responding to inquiries and tracking requests efficiently.
- Arranged schedules and materials for meetings, hearings, and case conferences to enhance productivity.
Paralegal Student
Tickets DZ
Vaughan, Ontario
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Executed 120 hours of LSO-required placement, supporting legal research and case preparation.
- Utilized legal management software to manage case files and cross-reference court dockets.
- Ensured compliance with procedural requirements during preparation and filing of court documents.
- Attended court hearings to observe processes and advocate for clients under supervision.
Sales Associate
Sporting Life
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Guided customers in selecting products by offering expertise in sizing and styling.
- Exceeded daily sales targets through strategic implementation and strong customer relationships.
- Delivered up-to-date information on products, prices, and services to boost customer confidence.
- Maintained cleanliness and visual appeal of sales floor through organized displays.
Administrative Assistant
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Organized files and prepared correspondence to support attorneys efficiently.
- Processed expense reports to ensure timely reimbursement.
- Coordinated deliveries to streamline logistical operations.
- Managed physical and digital archives in document management system, enhancing filing precision.
- Proofread billing data monthly to identify process improvements in billing system.
- Maintained corporate minute book filing, optimizing routine business procedures.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Paralegal
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Wilfrid Laurier University
06.2021
Skills
- Legal document drafting and review
- Case file management
- Client communication and support
- Legal research and analysis
- Proofreading for accuracy
- Court filing procedures
- Team collaboration in litigation
- Attention to detail
Certification
Licensed Paralegal, Law Society of Ontario
Timeline
Litigation Legal Assistant
Department of Justice Canada
09.2024 - Current
Paralegal Student
Tickets DZ
08.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Sporting Life
09.2023 - 07.2024
Administrative Assistant
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
07.2021 - 02.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Paralegal
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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