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Travelling, Cooking Indian food, Spending time with friends
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Sonali Gupta

Surrey,BC

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with more than 2 years of experience in Family and Litigation law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Family and Litigation law.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Cote & Evans Trial Lawyers
2023.02 - Current
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Preszler Law Firm
2022.06 - 2023.01
  • Assisted with trial preparation, gathering crucial evidence for successful litigation outcomes.
  • Improved case management efficiency by organizing and maintaining electronic files and databases.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information adhering to professional ethics guidelines rigorously at all times.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and attorney positions.
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.

Legal Assistant

Brij Mohan & Associates
2021.01 - 2022.05
  • Worked with litigation management software systems.
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  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with team members on various administrative tasks and projects.
  • Improved accuracy of client information by maintaining up-to-date records in the firm''s database system.
  • Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.

Education

Diploma - Paralegal

Vancouver Career College
Surrey, BC
06.2023

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • File Organization
  • Document filing
  • Calendar Management
  • Client service and support
  • Trial Preparation Assistance

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Travelling, Cooking Indian food, Spending time with friends

I love spending time with friends, cooking indian food, travelling, hiking.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Cote & Evans Trial Lawyers
2023.02 - Current

Litigation Legal Assistant

Preszler Law Firm
2022.06 - 2023.01

Legal Assistant

Brij Mohan & Associates
2021.01 - 2022.05

Diploma - Paralegal

Vancouver Career College
Sonali Gupta