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Devika (Sasha) Persaud

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in managing request, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring compliance with specific standards. Proven ability to communicate effectively with vendors and stakeholders, manage documentation, and handle administrative task efficiently.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant Construction/Real Estate

The Beer Store
Bolton, Ontario
11.2023 - Current
  • Communicate with vendors on invoices and charge back invoices to landlords.
  • Pay invoices and set up purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Maintain and oversee maintenance email and dispatch contractors.
  • Responsible for the inputs of all lease administrative documents into the lease software.
  • Assist in all collection and filling of all Health & Safety and Insurance documents for low-risk contractors.
  • Track snow removal/landscaping certificates of insurance and contracts.
  • Communicate effectively with landlord/property management on items in need of repair and follow-up to completion, ensuring operations are informed along the way.

Verification Clerk - Legal Commercial Department

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Initated investigation on flagged files for underwriting review regarding fraud
  • Gathered additional information from clients and analyzed data that is deemed reasonable
  • Enter information from order form into NextSteps
  • Review parcel registers and retrieved title instruments from Teraview to enhance insurance policy
  • Create final policy for title insurance
  • Maintained the order tracker, updated it with outstanding pending files
  • Addressed client calls and inquire

Legal Support Clerk - Litigation Department

Toronto Transit Commission
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisted litigation law clerks and lawyers in arranging legal files and documents for trial preparation.
  • Executed general administrative tasks, including proofreading and editing diverse documents and correspondence.
  • Oversaw document organization by inputting files into SharePoint, maintaining electronic filing systems, and periodically updating hard copy files.

Legal Support Clerk - Construction Department

Toronto Transit Commission
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Administered databases and files, delivering efficient administrative support.
  • Executed property searches for liens and titles on various TTC properties using Teraview to fulfill court orders.
  • Oversaw the appointment calendar and synchronized schedules for appointments, conferences, and meetings.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to meet contract renewal and payment deadlines.
  • Collected and promptly prepared requested documents under Section 39 with precision.
  • Scrutinized bid documents for precise publication dates and payment information prior to submitting them to accounting.

Legal Support Clerk - Litigation Department

Toronto Transit Commission
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with litigation law clerks and lawyers to oversee legal files and documents in preparation for trial.
  • Drafted various legal documents, including statements of defense, affidavits of documents, undertakings, refusals charts, and notices of examination.
  • Assessed evidence, including video footage and witness reports, for inclusion in affidavits of documents.
  • Identified undertakings in transcripts from Mediation Network North and documented them in the undertakings and refusals chart.
  • Performed diverse administrative tasks, such as proofreading and editing documents and correspondence. • Reviewed medical documents and assembled comprehensive medical briefs for trial purposes.
  • Transcribed counsel notes related to trial proceedings.
  • Generated billing invoices and distributed checks to clients.

Law Clerk

Grinhaus Law Firm
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Created pleadings, motions, declarations, and various legal documents for family law cases.
  • Evaluated and structured legal documents associated with family law cases.
  • Administered administrative support to lawyers, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, file organization, and case database maintenance.
  • Assessed documents for compliance with the Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically pertaining to family law and litigation matters.
  • Coordinated document service with process servers and filed documents in accordance with the specified Rules of Civil Procedure timelines.
  • Prepared exhibits for presentation during court hearings.

Claims Processor - Legal Department

Global Benefits
  • Analyzed and evaluated claim forms, and other documents to ensure accuracy of data.
  • Processed a high volume of incoming claims in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Corresponded with providers regarding any missing or incomplete documentation needed for successful adjudication of claims.
  • Documented decisions on each claim based on research findings and applicable benefit plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of all processed claims in accordance with departmental requirements.

Education

Project Management

Humber College
Toronto, ON
05.2021

Law Clerk

Humber College
Toronto, ON
05.2016

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Account Updating
  • Administrative Support
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Database Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Microsoft
  • Customer Relations
  • Project Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Administrative Assistant Construction/Real Estate

The Beer Store
11.2023 - Current

Verification Clerk - Legal Commercial Department

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
06.2021 - 05.2023

Legal Support Clerk - Litigation Department

Toronto Transit Commission
03.2021 - 05.2021

Legal Support Clerk - Construction Department

Toronto Transit Commission
01.2020 - 06.2020

Legal Support Clerk - Litigation Department

Toronto Transit Commission
06.2019 - 12.2019

Law Clerk

Grinhaus Law Firm
06.2018 - 06.2019

Claims Processor - Legal Department

Global Benefits

Project Management

Humber College

Law Clerk

Humber College
Devika (Sasha) Persaud