Omeid Gullabzada
Legal Assistant / Legal Researcher
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Researcher
CRI Canada
Stoney Creek, Ontario
04.2022 - Current
- Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Litigation Assistant
Bilal Kinaci Professional Corporation
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted counsels in litigation matter including drafting of court pleadings
- Performed legal research in area of small claims court, employment law, commercial and residential tenancies.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Litigation Assistant
Anser Law Professional Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided administrative support such as corresponding to clients and opposing counsels
- Perform legal research including drafting pleadings and motion materials
- Coordinated and analyzed document production during discovery stages of litigation.
Litigation Assistant
Frontier Professional Corporation
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Represented clients in variety of litigation matters including employment, small claims
- Immigration and Landlord - tenancy disputes
- Participated in settlement negotiations
- Assisted with depositions and pleadings
- Served as associate representative to firm's Pro Bono program.
Legal Intern
Hassan
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Drafted legal briefs, memorandums and opinion letters to clients and opposing counsels
- Drafted commercial lease agreement for firm's corporate clients
- Organized document productions for Discovery and Examination.
Education
University of Sussex
Brighton, UK 09.2012 - 05.2015
Political Science
Brock University
Skills
Microsoft OfficeTeam leaderStrong communication skillsPunctual and highly organized individualOntario Rules of Civil ProcedureWestlaw and Lexis
Case analysis
Legal citation
Document filing
Criminal laws
Legal Research
Document preparation
Litigation support
Corporate law
Civil law
Proficient in MS Office
Timeline
Legal Researcher
CRI Canada
04.2022 - Current
Litigation Assistant
Bilal Kinaci Professional Corporation
06.2020 - 03.2022
Litigation Assistant
Anser Law Professional Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2019
Legal Intern
Hassan
07.2017 - 12.2017
Litigation Assistant
Frontier Professional Corporation
04.2017 - 02.2018
University of Sussex
09.2012 - 05.2015
Political Science
Brock University