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Josh Kirshenblat
Lawyer
Toronto,ON
Summary
Lawyer with 2 years of experience mainly in Worker's Compensation law. Proficient in legal research, writing and oral advocacy. Familiar with the WSIB system from both a worker and employer perspective. Independent worker, able to have carriage of a file from start to finish. Experience in managing people and working as a team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lawyer
Fink & Bornstein P.C.
Toronto, ON
08.2020 - Current
- Focus on WSIB claims, both worker and employer side.
- Review and summarize files.
- Write reporting letters to clients on findings.
- File appeals to the WSIB and WSIAT.
- Write submissions to the WSIB and WSIAT in support of clients.
- Appear in front of WSIB Appeals Services Division and WSIAT for oral hearings.
- Created spreadsheet to predict what employers claims cost will be in future.
- Successfully helped get Worker clients up to $300,000 in loss of earnings benefits and save employers over $100,000 in second injury and enhancement fund cost relief.
Student- At-law
Fink & Bornstein P.C.
Toronto, ON
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Reviewed and summarized files relating to WSIB claims for both workers and employers.
- Wrote reporting letters on findings and how best to move forward.
- Drafted written submissions to the WSIB and WSIAT.
- Researched WSIB Policy and WSIAT decisions.
Co-Op Member
Send-It Courier
Toronto, ON
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked as bike messenger for 3 days per week independently delivering packages in a timely manner.
- Dispatched 2 days per week, ensuring up to 15 riders delivered packages efficiently.
- Was responsible for invoicing and receiving payment from 100 clients.
- Helped with human resources decisions, as well as obtaining new clients.
- Helped revenue grow by 50% during time employed.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC 09.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Honours History And Anthropology
McGill University
Montreal, QC 09.1999 - 04.2003
Skills
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Case Analysis
Client Relations
Document filing
Professional Communication
Client Relations
Worker's Compensation Law
Software
MS Excel
Wordperfect
Quattro
Wave Accounting
Paradox
Adobe Acrobat
Interests
Cycling
Running
Drums
Softball
Timeline
Lawyer
Fink & Bornstein P.C.
08.2020 - Current
Student- At-law
Fink & Bornstein P.C.
03.2020 - 08.2020
Co-Op Member
Send-It Courier
06.2016 - 09.2019
J.D. - Law
University of Victoria
09.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Honours History And Anthropology
McGill University
09.1999 - 04.2003