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Kumiko Tsuda

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Post-university, I embarked on a career as a paralegal in the patent division of an international patent law firm. Here, I specialized in assisting with international patent filings for companies in the machinery industry and later expanded my expertise to include working with foreign chemical manufacturers filing patents in Japan. My ability to accurately identify client needs, respond promptly, and maintain precision and adherence to deadlines not only secured client trust but also established my reputation for reliability and teamwork within the firm.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Abe, Ikubo, Katayama Law Firm
08.2009 - 06.2020

Furthermore, to enhance my expertise, I worked as a paralegal assisting foreign chemical manufacturers with their patent applications in Japan. By accurately understanding what the clients needed and responding swiftly, I was able to gain their trust. Additionally, by adhering to deadlines and maintaining precise work, I earned trust within the firm and was able to produce good outputs as part of a team.

Paralegal

Soei International Law Firm
08.2004 - 06.2009

I began working as a paralegal in the patent division of an international patent law firm, where I assisted with the international patent filings for companies in Japan's machinery industry. I learned to build up specialized knowledge and mastered the skill of adhering to deadlines in documentation.

After-School Tutor

Japanese Cram School
04.2002 - 03.2004

I worked at a tutoring center where I taught high school students how to write Japanese essays and solve mathematical problems.

I maintained a high level of trust by regularly sharing the students' progress with their parents and providing quantifiable results. This approach, combined with delivering outcomes in numerical terms, allowed me to stay employed until I graduated from university.

Bakery Cashier

Local Bakery
04.2000 - 03.2002

While I was a university student, I started working part-time as a cashier at a bakery. It was a well-known bakery located at a terminal station, attracting customers who bought in bulk for souvenirs and those who made purchases right before their train departures. Over the course of two years, I acquired the ability to cater to customers' needs with accurate calculations and hygienic packaging.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Geogianalilac
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan
03.2004

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Document Filing
  • Litigation Support
  • Attorney Support
  • Document Drafting
  • Office Administration
  • Client Communication
  • File Organization
  • Administrative Support

Timeline

Paralegal

Abe, Ikubo, Katayama Law Firm
08.2009 - 06.2020

Paralegal

Soei International Law Firm
08.2004 - 06.2009

After-School Tutor

Japanese Cram School
04.2002 - 03.2004

Bakery Cashier

Local Bakery
04.2000 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Geogianalilac

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Waseda University
Kumiko Tsuda