JOSE LIMA
Toronto,Canada
Summary
To obtain a full-time position in a law firm as a legal assistant.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Alobar Yorkville
07.2025 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Managing expectations to costumers, delivering good service and tailoring to each one.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
Harbour 60 Steakhouse
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Engaged with customers to promote a welcoming atmosphere, fostering repeat business.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Marriot Hotel - St. Regis - Louix Louis
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in training new staff on beverage preparation and customer service protocols.
- Developed signature drink specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Bartender
Antonio Park - Scale Hospitality
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Crafted and served diverse cocktails, enhancing customer satisfaction and experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies to minimize service interruptions.
Legal Assistant
Shahabi & Associates
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted Counsel and monitored Legal Operations concerning client files and deadlines with the Court and Tribunals
- Drafted contracts, reviewed and negotiated with clients
- Managed and assisted with various documents using the management system during the regular course of business.
- Responding in a timely fashion to clients via email or phone.
- Documenting and processing alternatives for legal procedures
- Verified relevant status and managed content in file management
- Reviewed cases and client files regularly
- Supported Legal Counsel with annual retention of clients and new clients
Bartender, Assistant Bar Manager
BlueBlood Steakhouse
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained new hires as bartenders and/or barback roles
- Assisted Bar Manager with operations
- Created reports for sales, inventory, and miscellaneous items
- Resolved customer complaints and provided expert knowledge regarding products
Paralegal Intern
Rye Law Firm
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked on advanced research skills, including interpreting complex legislation
- Improved professional verbal and written communication skills, conveying complex information in simple language
- Worked effectively both independently and when collaborating with teams
- Followed instructions accurately
- Remained attentive to set priorities, met deadlines in high-demand environment
- Solved problems with minimal direction and analyzed information
- Handled judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters
- Created and edited legal retainers per instruction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
2 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive01.2024
Diploma - Paralegal Education
Humber College, North Campus
205 Humber College Boulevard01.2022
Skills
- Comprehensive legal research proficiency
- Databases, resources including CanLii, Westlaw Next, QuickLaw
- Adherence to ethical standards such as confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Scanning and Digitalizing documents and files
- Scheduling meetings
- Ability to communicate with clients, providing updates and gathering information
- Coordinating multiple responsibilities and/or projects
- Balancing prioritization in current task or projects
- Strong analytical skills interpreting laws, regulations, and case law
- Familiar with court procedures and filings to ensure timely, proper submission of documents
- Proficient with MS Office 365 products
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native
English - Fluent
Italian - Intermediate
Portuguese - Intermediate
Accomplishments
- BlueBlood Steakhouse - Created list of signature drinks that increased revenue by 80%
- Humber College - Dean's Honours List in all semesters
- York University - Climate Change & Climate Solutions Park volunteer program
- Over 8 years of Hospitality background - Shifts typically from 2:00p.m. to 12:00 a.m. or 4:00p.m to 12:00 a.m
Timeline
Bartender
Alobar Yorkville
07.2025 - Current
Bartender
Harbour 60 Steakhouse
09.2024 - 07.2025
Bartender
Marriot Hotel - St. Regis - Louix Louis
07.2024 - 04.2025
Legal Assistant
Shahabi & Associates
04.2023 - 07.2023
Bartender
Antonio Park - Scale Hospitality
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bartender, Assistant Bar Manager
BlueBlood Steakhouse
04.2022 - 05.2023
Paralegal Intern
Rye Law Firm
02.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
Diploma - Paralegal Education
Humber College, North Campus
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