Narinder (Neetu) Minhas
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
An experienced Paralegal in the area of Family law, Wills & Estates and Fertility Law. Possesses the desire to help people during their most vulnerable time and to be a dependable resource for clients throughout the legal process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Crossroads Law
11.2019 - Current
- Preliminary drafting, and/or transcription of correspondence and legal documents
- Draft Correspondence, Briefs and Memos
- Document filings and court calendar deadline management
- Understanding of legal procedures in the Family Law area/ Wills & Estates and Fertility Law
- Legal research for Case law for Applications
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Prep of Binders for Mediation, Court Applications, Discovery and Trial
- Meeting with Clients and commissioning Affidavits and Financial Statements
- Ordering Couriers
- Filing, file maintenance organize incoming/outgoing mail
- Daily time postings, monthly billings to clients and A/R collections
- Bank runs as needed for clients and accounting department
- Scheduling appointments, sending video meeting links
- ·Fielding client inquiries via telephone contact/management or online bookings - Conflict checks for potential new clients.
- Ordering office supplies
- Other administrative duties as required
Legal Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant
McLachlan Brown Anderson
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisting family lawyers with various matrimonial files, divorce proceedings and distribution of assets
- Drafting correspondence with Dicta typing or sending out letters by email and fax
- Filing documents with court ie Notice of Family Claim, Response to Family Claim, Counterclaim, Notice of Application, Requisitions, Notice of Judicial Case Conference etc
- Photocopying and scanning requested documents for opposing party or by courts
- End of month billings to Clients with invoices
- Using ESI Law to figure out client names, file numbers, disbursements charged, and amounts paid
- Using Couriers to file documents with the court ie Corporate Couriers/Dye & Durham
Education
Associates Degree - Criminology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BCLegal Administrative Assistant Certificate -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BCSkills
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Adobe, Esilaw, Simplyfile, Divorcemate, BC Online/Registries
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing and growing workplace
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to take the initiative, prioritize and multitask
Additional Information
- Achievements & Awards , 2nd degree black belt in Korean Taekwondo Acquired Basic Security License Certified in First Aid (St. John’s Ambulance, Water-safety) Honor Roll & Principal’s list Certificates in High School
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Crossroads Law
11.2019 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant
McLachlan Brown Anderson
01.2016 - 11.2019
Associates Degree - Criminology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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