Nikhil Daryal
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with a strong foundation in civil litigation support, legal drafting, and file management, complemented by an M.B.A. Extensive experience in the Indian legal system includes assisting in the preparation of pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and court filings for various civil matters. Eager to leverage this background in a Legal Assistant or Junior Legal Support role within a dynamic law firm, contributing to efficient case management and client service. Committed to upholding the highest standards of legal practice while supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/ Sales Associate
YM Inc.
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Process financial transactions accurately while maintaining records and controls
- Respond to client inquiries in a professional and discreet manner
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring consistency and attention to detail
Server
House of Dosa
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-volume setting
- Addressed customer concerns professionally and calmly
- Demonstrated reliability, time management, and clear communication
Associate Lawyer
Candilex LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported civil litigation matters through document drafting, file organization, and procedural coordination
- Drafted pleadings, affidavits, applications, legal notices, and professional correspondence
- Prepared and maintained court-ready files, including pleadings, exhibits, annexures, briefs, and indexes
- Conducted legal research on civil law issues and summarized findings for counsel
- Tracked hearing dates, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements to ensure file accuracy
- Coordinated with clients to obtain documentation, confirm facts, and manage follow-ups
- Maintained confidentiality, document version control, and professional standards throughout all matters
Education
M.B.A - Business Administration
University Canada West
01.2025
Bachelor's of Law - undefined
Jagannath University
08.2021
Skills
- Litigation file management
- Civil litigation support
- Legal document drafting and formatting
- Pleadings, affidavits, applications, and notices
- Court-ready file preparation
- Trial and hearing preparation
- Case brief and index preparation
- Legal correspondence management
- Legal research and issue summarization
- Deadline, limitation, and hearing tracking
- Procedural compliance and filing accuracy
- Advanced Microsoft Word (legal formatting, styles, track changes)
- Microsoft Outlook (calendar, correspondence, reminders)
- PDF document management
- Electronic and physical filing systems
- Basic case management systems (trainable)
- Time-sensitive task prioritization
- Advanced Microsoft Word (legal formatting, styles, track changes)
- Microsoft Outlook (calendar, correspondence, reminders)
- PDF document management
- Electronic and physical filing systems
- Basic case management systems (trainable)
- Time-sensitive task prioritization
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual