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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, BC
06.2017

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

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