ELAHEH RAD
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated law clerk with a conscientious nature, respect for deadlines, and advanced legal research skills. Proven to anticipate the diverse needs of legal teams. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with a high degree of accuracy, and expertise in researching and analyzing laws, drafting and preparing documents, and conducting client screenings. Proficient in Unity Software, LawyerDoneDeal software (LDD), Teraview, and Clio. With excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Law Clerk - Legal Assistant
Jahanshahi Law Professional Corporation
, ON
05.2021 - 10.2025
- Handled end-to-end residential, commercial, refinance, assignment, private lending, and pre-construction transactions.
- Conducted title searches, PPSA, subsearches, writ searches, parcel/PIN reviews, and full due diligence using Teraview; identified and resolved issues, including execution, easement, and tax discrepancies.
- Drafted, reviewed, and finalized APS documents, amendments, waivers, undertakings, direction documents, statements of adjustments, trust ledgers, closing packages, and post-closing reports.
- Completed registrations, discharges, transfers, charges, NOAs, and survivorship applications with high accuracy using Teraview.
- Prepared and reviewed private lending and refinancing packages, including discharge statements, undertakings, payout directions, collateral schedules, and lender compliance documents.
- Assisted with commercial lease transactions: reviewed lease terms, drafted summaries, tracked critical dates, and coordinated with landlords, tenants, and legal counsel.
- Ensured compliance with institutional/private lender instructions, mortgage conditions, title insurance requirements, and LAWPRO/LSO standards.
- Prepared and submitted title insurance applications (Stewart Title, Chicago Title, FCT), ensuring full compliance.
- Communicated daily with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, realtors, opposing counsel, municipal offices, and developers to obtain documents, resolve issues, and ensure timely closings.
- Managed and maintained digital and physical closing files in Clio, Unity, and Lawyer Done Deal (LDD), ensuring audit compliance, and confidentiality.
- Maintained strict adherence to legal ethics, trust accounting rules, privacy obligations, deadlines, and client-service standards.
- Negotiated and prepared retainer agreements and contracts, and handled professional communications on behalf of the lawyer.
Legal Assistant
SLS Legal Services
01.2012 - 04.2021
- Work on temporary as well as permanent residency applications including Express Entry, Business Immigration, Immigration Appeals, Super/Temporary Resident visa, Family/Spousal Sponsorships, Work/Study Permit, PR Card Renewals and Citizenship.
- Prepare and negotiate contracts with variety of clients.
- Contact clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
- Assist clients with intake process and respond to both basic and complex queries in thorough and timely manner.
- Maintain filing systems and frequently control confidential materials and documents.
- Draft application forms and review application supporting documents and assist with preparation of files for submission.
- Follow-up with clients to ensure timely completion of their files.
- Engaged in business development activities including attendance to networking events and cultivating relationships with lawyers, financial and investment advisors.
Administrative Assistant
SLS Legal Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided senior level administrative support, advice and key guidance on staff related issues and client updates while using discretion and confidentiality.
- Responded independently to client inquiries and escalated complex enquiries to appropriate parties based on knowledge/structure and work process.
- Proactively managed multiple extremely complex calendars.
- Effectively prioritized client needs and built effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Processed and submitted expense receipts and vendor invoices for approval and payment.
- Monitored progress, time and deliverables of assignments to team members and assisted where needed.
Education
Diploma - Paralegal Diploma
George Brown College
B.A. - Law Society
University of Science And Culture
Master of Laws (LLM) - Part-Time, In Progress
Osgoode Hall Law School - York University
Skills
- Experienced Law clerk and Legal Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services
- Skilled in client intake, legal advice, real estate, corporate law, immigration law, and customer care
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an operating style that stresses
- Integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a strong work ethic
- Title searches, due diligence, registration (Teraview)
- Proficient in legal and administrative software including Unity (Conveyancing), LDD (Lawyer Done Deal), Teraview, CLIO, Mondaycom, ESC, Appara, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Law Clerk - Legal Assistant
Jahanshahi Law Professional Corporation
05.2021 - 10.2025
Administrative Assistant
SLS Legal Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
Legal Assistant
SLS Legal Services
01.2012 - 04.2021
Diploma - Paralegal Diploma
George Brown College
B.A. - Law Society
University of Science And Culture
Master of Laws (LLM) - Part-Time, In Progress
Osgoode Hall Law School - York University