Rashmeet Dhillon
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Adaptive and detail-oriented Paralegal student with hands-on experience in administrative roles and client support within both immigration and personal injury law frameworks. Seeking a Law Clerk position to leverage extensive document management skills, legal research capabilities, and a profound understanding of legal procedures to contribute to an efficient legal environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Caseworker
Elizabeth Fry - Hope and Help for Women
03.2023 - Current
- Provided statistical and evaluative information to management, developed care plans, and offered primary counseling and crisis intervention
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records and statistics regarding service delivery.
Paralegal Intern
NI Lawyers
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to request and obtain assessments for cases
- Communicated directly with insurance adjusters, facilitating effective case management and progression.
- Manage and organize case files to maintain accurate and current client information.
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Perform detailed legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
- Communicate regularly with clients to update them on case status and gather necessary information.
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, hearings, and trials for attorneys.
- Prepare and file court documents while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Prepare necessary settlement documentation.
- Manage administrative tasks related to billing, timekeeping, and client invoicing.
Office Administrator
Macroworld Immigration
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Scheduled and coordinated logistics for appointments, meetings, and conferences
- Supported lead counsel by participating in client consultations, preparing consultation notes, and managing follow-ups
- Processed client applications, organized documentation, and conducted research to ensure the use of current and correct forms.
Front Desk Representative
Ronald McDonald House
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed front desk operations, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and providing emergency services.
- ● Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
● Provide basic information to clients and the public
● Obtain and process information required to provide services
● Schedule and confirm appointments
● Maintain work records and logs
● Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
Youth Support Worker
Our Place Peel
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Complete intakes and support with facilitating programs for youth entering the shelter
● Leads and implements a client-driven care path plan by following up with residents on outstanding documents or actions required
● Provide a positive environment to youth coming to the shelter
● Forms professional relationships with a broad spectrum of community service agencies to be able to refer youth
● Completing intakes, answering phones, and monitoring the building for safety including the completion of hourly security checks.
● Provides supervision, support and/or crisis counselling to residents living at the shelter
Education
Diploma in Paralegal Studies - Legal Studies
Seneca Polytechnic College @ York
North York06.2024
Diploma in Social Service Work - Social Work
Northern Lights College, British Columbia
Fort St. John, BC06.2020
Skills
- Advanced time management and multitasking
- Proficient in legal document drafting and case management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and organizational ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools
- Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi
- Client Advocacy
- Client Engagement
- Ethical Practice
- Proficient in LEAP
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Paralegal Intern
NI Lawyers
04.2024 - 05.2024
Casual Caseworker
Elizabeth Fry - Hope and Help for Women
03.2023 - Current
Office Administrator
Macroworld Immigration
03.2023 - 11.2023
Youth Support Worker
Our Place Peel
09.2022 - 12.2022
Front Desk Representative
Ronald McDonald House
08.2022 - 04.2023
Diploma in Paralegal Studies - Legal Studies
Seneca Polytechnic College @ York
Diploma in Social Service Work - Social Work
Northern Lights College, British Columbia
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