Michelle Abdel-Sayed
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Attentive Legal Intern skilled in clerical support, file management and correspondence writing. Enthusiastically helps others and studies work of senior staff to develop comprehensive knowledge of legal proceedings and improve contributions to cases. Thorough in reviewing and organizing records. Academically driven with listening and counseling skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Advisor
Sunderland Student Law Clinic
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Gave direct legal advice to clients with basic or complex concerns related to area of practice
- Drafted and executed legal documents and gathered relevant case-related information using Clio
- Evaluated to select potential cases based on client information, available documentation, and legal precedents to offer legal support
- Supported clients by accurately interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations
- Selected as Fundraising and Wellbeing Counselor and Champion of Law Firm
- Completed Mediation Training by Crowther Mediation
Personal Assistant
C- Squared Interior Designs
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized records, correspondence and schedules depending on manager's priorities
- Placed orders, monitored usage and coordinated stocking to control office supplies
- Oversaw mail services and pick up and drop offs of crucial supplies and materials
- Handled confidential calendar and recordkeeping information with skill and discretion
- Maintained accurate databases and filing systems for personal and business requirements.
- Transferred all database from physical to digital using Microsoft Excel.
Legal Intern
Gobran Law
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained client databases and completed research for real-estate and family law cases
- Assisted staff with diverse projects related to litigation, corporate law, and compliance actions
- Focused on good documentation practices with solid drafting and translating from legalese to practical guidance
- Drafted affidavits, retainer agreements, divorce applications, motions, pleading, etc
- Worked with PC Law Software, and Divorce Mate Cloud
Volunteer
St Mary's English School For Newcomers
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Volunteered as English Language Instructor committed to supporting educational needs of refugee students.
- Facilitated engaging and interactive language lessons, promoting inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Coordinated outreach program activities to build community connections.
Event Coordinator
Airriderz Trampoline Park
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted with developing, planning and implementing strategies to promote large- and small-scale events
- Supported event manager during client meetings to discuss events objectives and goals
- Promoted events through targeted social media campaigns, brand ambassador partnerships and email newsletters
- Assessed events overall success and submitted findings for future planning
- Handled invoice management and post-event review and processing.
Education
Bachelors of Law (LL.B) - LL.B Law
University of Sunderland
England, UK06.2023
Skills
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PC Law, DivorceMate, and Clio
- Case analysis, and research
- Correspondence drafting
- Database maintenance
- Client relations, and Intakes
- Document organization
- Case file management
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Active Listening
- Data-driven decision making
- Individual and family support
Certification
- LexisNexis Foundations Certificate
- WestLaw UK Legal Research & Writing Certification
Timeline
Student Advisor
Sunderland Student Law Clinic
09.2022 - 05.2023
Legal Intern
Gobran Law
05.2022 - 09.2022
Personal Assistant
C- Squared Interior Designs
01.2022 - 12.2022
Event Coordinator
Airriderz Trampoline Park
09.2018 - 04.2020
Volunteer
St Mary's English School For Newcomers
01.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Law (LL.B) - LL.B Law
University of Sunderland
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