Saijal Patel
Summary
Organized and dependable 1L law student experienced in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Extensive experience in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Hardworking and passionate law student looking to gain experience and further develop critical legal thinking skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Legal Assistant
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Completed electronic and in-person court filings at BCPC, BCSC & BCCA
- Maintained litigation database and document organization using Worldox and IPro
- Managed and organized exhibits, evidence and data related to proceedings
- Prepared letters, briefs and memos
- Offered tech support to lawyers and support staff
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress
Co-President
Saje & Vine Charcuterie
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Started this catering/ gifting company during the pandemic
- Prepared and organized all orders and managed all deliveries
- Organized commissary kitchen space as needed
Accounting Assistant
Bench Accounting
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses
Office Manager
Element H2O
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained electronic delivery management system
- Prepared deliver sheets for drivers
- Used quickbooks, managed day-to-day accounting
Volunteer: Head of Events
Peer Support Network UBCO
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Hosting and organizing multiple events to raise awareness of mental health issues on campus and help students in need to find resources to assist them
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Education
J.D. - Law
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC05.2026
BBA - Business Management
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC07.2019
Diploma - ECEA Diploma
Coastal College of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC07.2022
GED -
Eric Hamber Secondary School
Vancouver, BC06.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Research and Data Collection
- Legal Documentation
- Brief and Opinion Writing
- Document Organization
- Court Filings
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Punjabi
French
Timeline
Co-President
Saje & Vine Charcuterie
09.2020 - 09.2023
Litigation Legal Assistant
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
08.2019 - 09.2023
Accounting Assistant
Bench Accounting
05.2019 - 09.2019
Volunteer: Head of Events
Peer Support Network UBCO
09.2018 - 06.2019
Office Manager
Element H2O
05.2018 - 09.2018
J.D. - Law
Thompson River University
BBA - Business Management
University of British Columbia
Diploma - ECEA Diploma
Coastal College of British Columbia
GED -
Eric Hamber Secondary School
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