Eksimar Dhaliwal
6948 150B Street, Surrey,B.C.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
Access Pro Bono Society Of B.C
06.2023 - Current
- Providing pro bono legal advise and regarding residential tenancy and eviction related matters in B.C.
- Analyzing legal documents and identifying pertinent issues for clients and counseling clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Researching and interpreting laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
Legal Intern
John Mickelson Law Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Attended discoveries and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner associates.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Legal Assistant
John Mickelson Law Corporation
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, court dates, discoveries and other important dates.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC06.2017
Certifications
- Federation of Law Societies of Canada, National Committee on Accreditation - June 2023
- National Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor (City of Surrey, 10+ years)
- First Aid, CPR-C, AED
Skills / Additional Languages
- Legal Software - such as PCLaw, Amicus Attorney, and Worldox.
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint.
- Languages - Punjabi (Native proficiency), Hindi/Urdu (Full professional proficiency)
- Tutoring - (Tutor Doctor, Sydney, Australia).
Hobbies/Interests
- Swimming - (National Level Swimmer)
- Beach Volleyball (Current Team Captain, Urban Rec, Summer 2023 season)
- Travelling (Traveled over 20 countries, lived and studied in 3 different continents)
- Exercising (Pilates, Yoga, Lifting Weights, and Hiking)
- Baking and Cooking
Volunteering
- My Sister's Closet, A social enterprise for BWSS, Battered Women's Support Services (Current)
- Access Pro Bono (Current, mentioned above)
- Sikh Nation Blood Drive (Current)
- Khalsa Aid (Current)
- The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, Drop-in Centre for Marginalized Women
Timeline
Advocate
Access Pro Bono Society Of B.C
06.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
John Mickelson Law Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2020
Legal Assistant
John Mickelson Law Corporation
11.2018 - 01.2019
Juris Doctor -
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Kwantlen Polytechnic University