GABE DOMINICA MENDES
Etobicoke,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a law degree, paralegal certification, and over three years of experience in corporate law, litigation, and legal administration. Skilled in managing confidential information, supporting senior counsel, drafting and reviewing contracts, and maintaining organized legal systems. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, liaise with stakeholders, and support compliance and governance functions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Prosper Immigration Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate materials for legal counsel.
- Review, proofread, and format contracts, correspondence, and reports to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
- Maintain electronic filing systems and organize confidential client/legal records.
- Support immigration lawyers with case management, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
- Handle sensitive correspondence and prepare invoices with accuracy.
Paralegal Student
Sooch Law Professional Corporation
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law to support tenancy, real estate, and personal injury files.
- Drafted legal correspondence, prepared documents, and communicated with court staff and clients.
- Assisted with client meetings, follow-ups, and document preparation for litigation and real estate transactions.
Junior Lawyer
Adv. Karpe and Associates
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared pleadings, statements of claim/defense, contracts, and agreements for civil and criminal litigation.
- Represented clients before the High Court of Bombay at Goa and other trial courts.
- Assisted in witness preparation and case strategy development.
- Managed corporate governance documentation and provided legal opinions on commercial matters.
Legal Intern
Rutland and Partners
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed and summarized European legal documents, contracts, and regulations.
- Maintained databases and legal filing systems for corporate clients.
- Supported case analysis and defense strategy preparation.
Education
Paralegal Studies -
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Etobicoke, ON01.2024
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - undefined
V.M. Salgaocar College of Law
01.2021
Skills
- Legal Research & Writing
- Contract Review & Drafting
- Litigation Support & Case Management
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Document & Records Management (NetDocuments, Athennian)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe
- Client Communication & Stakeholder Liaison
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Konkani, Marathi, Portuguese
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Hindi
Full Professional
Marathi
Limited Working
Konkani
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Certification
- Licensed Lawyer (Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa, High Court of Bombay – India)
- Ambassador, European Centre for Career Education (ECCEDU), Prague
- Yale University – Financial Markets (Feb 2021, Prof. Robert Shiller)
- ECCE Summer Program in New Technology Law (Scholarship & Internship, Prague 2021)
- Swedish Culture Exchange Program, Athena International (2016)
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Prosper Immigration Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Paralegal Student
Sooch Law Professional Corporation
01.2024 - 03.2024
Legal Intern
Rutland and Partners
06.2022 - 07.2022
Junior Lawyer
Adv. Karpe and Associates
07.2021 - 11.2022
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - undefined
V.M. Salgaocar College of Law
Paralegal Studies -
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
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