Basma Iqbal
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis, prepared for high-impact roles within judiciary. Demonstrates consistent focus on team collaboration and ability to adapt to changing needs with reliability. Possesses key skills in legal documentation, case management, and courtroom procedures, combined with results-driven mindset and commitment to upholding highest ethical standards. Expertise in interpreting legal texts and drafting detailed reports ensures accuracy and thoroughness in any task. Seeking to transition into a new field, bringing attention to detail and analytical skills to dynamic work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Clerk
Government of Alberta
04.2023 - Current
- Manage administrative processes in criminal court and Emergency Protection Order proceedings.
- Prepare and handle a high volume of daily court cases quickly and accurately.
- Maintain court records and decorum, operate the digital recording system.
- Ensured compliance with ethical standards within the courtroom by monitoring proceedings and reporting any concerns to the Justice of the Peace.
- Review transcripts for accuracy, ensuring a reliable record for potential appeals or future reference.
- Act as liaison between the Justice of the Peace, counsel, law enforcement agencies and the public to facilitate smooth operations within the judiciary system.
- Facilitated timely case resolutions through diligent management of court docket and prioritization of urgent matters.
- File documents in line with Alberta Rules of Court and other relevant statutes.
- Receive, review and process court documentation and enter all data into JOIN; prepare all legal documents the Court has ordered.
- Interpret and explain court endorsements to the accused, ensuring that all term are understood and consequences of non compliance are clear.
- Assist the public and legal community with inquiries at the front counter and over the phone.
- Collect fines, restitution and bail payments.
- Provide instruction to help new employees learn their role.
- Regularly take on extra responsibilities due to staffing shortages; provide supervisor coverage when required.
- Act as a Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace; swear Informations, perform administrative releases, administer oaths and affirmations.
Proofreader
University of Alberta
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Complete general administrative and clerical duties.
- Check and correct grammatical and spelling errors in diverse legal documents.
- Research content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail when working with complex technical documents containing specialized terminology or jargon.
- Collaborate with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
- Improve document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
- Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
- Review output for accuracy and consistency
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06-2021
Skills
- Courtroom etiquette
- Legal research and writing
- Conflict management
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written skills
- Relationship building and rapport
- Client confidentiality
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Office Suite, JOIN, Windows, Google Apps and macOS
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Judicial Clerk
Government of Alberta
04.2023 - Current
Proofreader
University of Alberta
04.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Alberta
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