Christina King
Markham,Canada
Summary
Diligent paralegal and attorney keen on project management, boasting over a decade of practical experience. Extensive knowledge of legal principles, research methodologies, court procedures, and pleadings, as well as consistent attention to detail. Operating within strict ethical and confidentiality guidelines and proficient in managing both English and Persian simultaneously.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Manager
The Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE)
12.2023 - Current
- Preparing applications for permanent residency, temporary visitor visas, Canadian citizenship, foreign students, or foreign workers along with immigration attorneys
- Specializing in preparing top-notch applications for individuals seeking permanent residency, temporary visitor visas, Canadian citizenship, foreign students, or foreign workers
- Working closely with clients to ensure that all legal aspects are handled, including Family Unification, Business and Skilled Worker Classes, and Temporary Entry
- Developing strong case strategies, preparing comprehensive documentation, and assisting with office procedures, client communication, and record-keeping
- Expert in legal research, problem-solving, and memo-writing, ensuring that clients receive the best possible outcome
- Administrating Legal aspects in some areas of the law, including Family Unification, Business and Skilled Worker Classes, and Temporary Entry Along with immigration lawyers
- Preparing documentation
- Assisting with office procedures, client communication, and record-keeping
- Legal research to develop skills in problem-solving and memo-writing.
Paralegal
Dr Abbas Poorhashemi Office
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Managed, organized, and Filed documents and correspondences
- Created Timely provision of motions, orders, petitions, notices, and summons
- Prepared and organized exhibits and shell documents for discovery responses
- Proofread a variety of documents, including briefs and pleadings
- Created trial notebooks containing pleadings, indexed depositions, transcripts, motions, exhibits, and trial briefs
- Ensured that all necessary information is available during trial proceedings
- Investigated case facts to ensure all relevant information was considered for achieving the best possible outcome.
Attorney at Law
Neddy-Edalt-Jouyan Law Institution
11.2010 - 12.2015
- Appeared in the district courts, appealing to the Supreme Court, the highest courts, and administrative courts on behalf of clients
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes
- Appealing to the Supreme Court, the highest courts, and administrative courts on behalf of clients
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes
- Interpreted legal agreements, memoranda of understanding, internal policies for governing bodies, and recent court opinions
- Disputed resolutions; examined claims against the organization to defend their position before internal appeal bodies
- Developed detailed litigation strategies for more than 100 cases
- Instituted judicial and extra-judicial criminal and civil proceedings
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials
- Negotiated civil dispute settlements to minimize payment or maximize receipt of monetary damages.
Lawyer Intern and Legal Assistance
Court and Bar Center
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with all types of law
- Observed depositions and court proceedings to prepare more than hundreds of case summaries
- Filed exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Fort Cobb, OK01.2023
Contract Law, From Trust to Promise to Contract -
Harvard University
USA12.2020
Paralegal Diploma Program -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology, School of Law
Toronto, ON10.2019
Solicitor Certificate -
Iranian Lawyers Association
Tehran08.2007
Master's Degree in Criminal And Criminology Law -
Azad University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran09.2006
Master's Degree in Criminal And Criminology Law -
Azad University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran09.2006
Bachelor's Degree in English to Farsi Translation -
Azad University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran09.1999
Skills
- Possess fluency in both English and Farsi, with a basic-level proficiency in Turkish and intermediate-level proficiency in French
- Interpret general and legal conversations from English to Persian with a high degree of sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Comprehend rules of evidence and summary conviction procedures Proficient in CanLII, West-law, and docket software
- Negotiation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- MS Office
- Contract Management
- Training and Development
- Experiential in team management, client relations, planning, and office administration Master in using Microsoft Office, Adobe, Word, Excel, Outlook, Pages, and PowerPoint, as well as writing skills
- Adept at handling client confidentiality with the utmost care and learning software quickly
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Turkish
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Company CultureTimeline
Legal Administrative Manager
The Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE)
12.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Dr Abbas Poorhashemi Office
10.2018 - 12.2023
Attorney at Law
Neddy-Edalt-Jouyan Law Institution
11.2010 - 12.2015
Lawyer Intern and Legal Assistance
Court and Bar Center
11.2008 - 10.2010
Paralegal Certification -
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Contract Law, From Trust to Promise to Contract -
Harvard University
Paralegal Diploma Program -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology, School of Law
Solicitor Certificate -
Iranian Lawyers Association
Master's Degree in Criminal And Criminology Law -
Azad University of Tehran
Master's Degree in Criminal And Criminology Law -
Azad University of Tehran
Bachelor's Degree in English to Farsi Translation -
Azad University of Tehran
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