Deepshikha Saini
Orangeville,ON
Summary
Seasoned Lawyer with a decade of experience driving impactful legal representation across litigation, advisory, and contract governance. Expert in courtroom proceedings, settlement negotiations, cross-examinations, and comprehensive legal research and drafting. Valued for transforming complex legal issues into clear, actionable insights and fostering strong client relationships through consistent, high-quality service delivery. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Associate
Duggal Law Office
07.2025 - Current
- Represent clients at bail hearings, guilty pleas & remands both in-person and remotely matters before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, legal memoranda, and settlement agreements
- Provide strategic legal advice and manage client expectations through all stages of litigation
- Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations, advocating for their best interests
- Maintain accurate records of all case-related documentation and communications
- Monitor deadlines and court dates, and maintain tickler systems to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Support overall efficiency of legal team through effective multitasking, time management & prioritization
Legal Assistant
Duggal Law Office
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided administrative support to attorneys and legal teams, including managing schedules, organizing files, and handling correspondence. Assisted with hearing and trial preparation
- Prepared and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and court forms with attention to detail and compliance with legal procedures
- Attended examinations for discovery, case conferences, examinations under oath and mediations
- Drafted various legal documents, including Statements of Claim, Motions, Mediation Memoranda, and Pretrial Memoranda, as well as settlement proposals and legal correspondence
Legal Assistant
Nestle Canada
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate management instruction
- Catalogued and managed department records and files for efficient retrieval
- Performed office duties, including answering phones, routing telephone calls & messages, proofreading, filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail
Legal Manager
E-Homes Infrastructure Private Limited
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Filed legal documents with courts and regulatory agencies both electronically and manually, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
- Maintained organized and confidential case files and records, utilizing document management systems to ensure easy retrieval and security
- Managed client interactions, coordinated appointments, and arranged logistics for meetings, hearings, and depositions
- Tracked court deadlines, filing dates, and other critical timelines using legal calendaring systems to avoid delays or missed obligations
Legal Associate
SAK & Associates
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Collected data to prepare and draft settlement packages for clients
- Managed communication with Courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders
- Drafted various court documents, invoices, and enclosures
- Prepared legal complaints, summons, and interrogatories
Education
Master of Law - LLM
India01.2013
Bachelors of Law - LLB
India01.2010
Skills
- PC Law / Clio / DivorceMate/Leap
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- CanLII, Westlaw, Quicklaw, Lexis Nexis
- Legal Aid Online
Languages
Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu
Affiliations
- Member, Ontario Bar Association
- Attendee, CPD Programs (Family Law, Ethics, Advocacy)
- Volunteer, Pro Bono Ontario / Legal Aid Clinics
Certification
- Good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario Canada
- National Committee on Accreditation (NCA Canada) – 2019-02
Timeline
Legal Associate
Duggal Law Office
07.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Duggal Law Office
08.2024 - 07.2025
Legal Assistant
Nestle Canada
04.2019 - 08.2023
Legal Manager
E-Homes Infrastructure Private Limited
02.2018 - 01.2019
Legal Associate
SAK & Associates
06.2013 - 07.2016