Chanpreet Bal
Surrey,BC
Summary
Results driven professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and proactive approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Deer Law Law Group
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the lawyer. Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Prepared court forms accurately under the supervision of attorneys, ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations.
- Increased productivity by anticipating attorney needs and providing proactive support in various administrative tasks.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys.
- Assisted in real estate, family law, and wills/estates matters. Compiled and filed documents pertaining to each matter.
- Drafted legal documents, letters, and agreements.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues for the lawyer. Provided information and strategies for moving forward.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Built rapport with clients to foster trust and understanding which increased client confidence, loyalty, and communication.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Patrola Law Corporation
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Keeping track of new leads/existing clients. Managing over 50 clients per day.
- Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client related use.
- Experienced in Esilaw
- Drafting letters to The Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- Assisting with opening and closing real estate transactions
- Opening client files
- Assisting with refinances
- Creating Minutebooks
- Filing Annual Maintenance for companies
- Banking
- Drafting letters to Court Probate Registry
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company
- Resolved customer problems and complaints
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Receptionist
RJ disposal
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases
Secretary
Super Railing And Gates LTD
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
An Executive
Youth Transforming Society -Nonprofit Organization
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Planning and advertising/supervising events
- On the communications team
- Sent emails, and made phone calls
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed,
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
Legal Assistant
Jessie Vaid Notary Public
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Scanned files
- Organized files
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
High School Diploma -
École Panorama Ridge Secondary School
06.2020
Skills
- Able to effectively communicate with various types of people with an emphasis on client communcation and relations
- Plan and manage time, money, and other resources to achieve goals
- Deal with people, problems and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics
- Experienced with Esilaw
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Deer Law Law Group
05.2024 - 05.2025
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Patrola Law Corporation
02.2022 - 05.2023
Receptionist
RJ disposal
02.2020 - 01.2022
Secretary
Super Railing And Gates LTD
03.2019 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant
Jessie Vaid Notary Public
11.2018 - 12.2018
An Executive
Youth Transforming Society -Nonprofit Organization
09.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
High School Diploma -
École Panorama Ridge Secondary School
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