BABATUNDE MUSTAPHA
Greater Toronto Area,Canada
Summary
Legal professional with experience in supporting lawyers 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Oware Law Office
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
Care Ambassador Assistant
York University
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Utilized verbal and written communication skills to deliver COVID policies and prioritize student safety
- Interacted with students, visitors, and staff who needed assistance navigating York University
- Multi-tasked to meet tight and urgent requests by prioritizing York University community concerns
- Collected feedback from visitors, students, and staff and addressed it appropriately
Internship
Bright Network
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
- Reviewed, drafted and revised agreements and contracts to protect client interests.
- Worked closely with attorneys on case research to prepare for trial.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Student Intern
Altoria Immigration
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration and teamwork among fellow interns and other legal professionals within the firm.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Administrative Assistant
Mandola Law
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Greeted visitors, directing visitors to the right person, and providing administrative support to appropriate counsel
- Reviewed and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
- Supported the legal teams in the areas of family law, commercial, and criminal law
- Keyed in correspondence and legal documents, such as affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copies and dictations
Education
LLB - Laws
University of London
England11-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Law & Society
York University
Toronto, ON10-2022
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal research
- Court filing
- Attention to detail
- Deadline monitoring
- Confidentiality
- Troubleshooting complex problems
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- LexisNexis® Certification – LexisNexis, for proficiency in legal research tools.
Awards
Continuing Student Scholar, York University, 2019 & 2021.
Advancing Black Students Award, York University 2021.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Oware Law Office
10.2022 - 09.2023
Care Ambassador Assistant
York University
01.2022 - 04.2022
Internship
Bright Network
07.2020 - 07.2020
Student Intern
Altoria Immigration
01.2018 - 03.2018
Administrative Assistant
Mandola Law
01.2012 - 01.2016
LLB - Laws
University of London
Bachelor of Arts - Law & Society
York University
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