Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
EARLY CAREER
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Salima Vasanji

Salima Vasanji

North Vancouver

Summary

Accomplished and detail-oriented Senior Paralegal with over 20 years of progressive experience supporting complex litigation, trial preparation, and legal operations across diverse areas of law, including personal injury, insurance defense, and professional liability. Recognized for exceptional legal research, document management, and case management skills, consistently meeting demanding deadlines in high-pressure environments. Expertise in mentoring junior staff and enhancing workflow efficiency while serving as a vital liaison among legal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. A strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver dedicated to delivering excellence in legal support and driving organizational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

TRIAL PARALEGAL

PARSONS CORRIN (FORMERLY COLLETTE PARSONS CORRIN)
12.2021 - Current
  • Conduct legal research and prepare documentation to support trial strategy
  • Coordinate court logistics; attend trials to record proceedings and manage evidence
  • Draft trial materials, including opening and closing statements
  • Liaise with witnesses, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders
  • Mentor administrative staff, oversee workflow, and support internal process improvement

PARALEGAL

VIRGIN HICKMAN (FORMERLY STEVENS VIRGIN)
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed caseloads involving insurance defence and family law
  • Maintained high billable hours while supporting litigation strategies
  • Conducted document review and analysis of case law

PARALEGAL

RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed plaintiff personal injury files and supervised junior administrative staff
  • Led workflow coordination and delegation within the legal support team

PARALEGAL

TWINING SHORT HAAKONSON
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Paralegal in a dynamic environment working in the area of professional liability litigation

PARALEGAL

WHITELAW TWINING
09.2010 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw full lifecycle of personal injury claims, including investigations, mediation prep, and trial readiness
  • Maintained legal filing systems, precedent libraries, and bring-forward systems
  • Prepared complex legal documentation and correspondence
  • Supported negotiation and settlement strategy

Education

Bachelor of Legal Studies -

Capilano University
04.2024

Certified Legal Coach - undefined

Legal Coaches Association
06.2021

Paralegal Diploma - undefined

Capilano University
04.2010

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Fosters Positive Relationships
  • Legal Research & Analysis
  • Trial & Litigation Preparation
  • Client Management
  • Solutions-Focused

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Creates an environment that puts people’s unique needs first
  • Effective leadership skills in training, coaching and development, managing project teams
  • Builds and maintains relationships to effectively communicate with a diverse groups
  • Manages workflows and seeks continuous improvement of client experience and internal operations
  • Recognizes and utilizes individual strengths to achieve common department goals

EARLY CAREER

Recruitment Consultant

Eva Lee & Associates


Legal Administrative Assistant (Indigenous Law) 

Ashcroft & Company


Legal Administrative Assistant (Labour & Employment) 

Harris & Company


Legal Administrative Assistant (Municipal and Administrative Law)

Lidstone Young Anderson

Timeline

TRIAL PARALEGAL

PARSONS CORRIN (FORMERLY COLLETTE PARSONS CORRIN)
12.2021 - Current

PARALEGAL

VIRGIN HICKMAN (FORMERLY STEVENS VIRGIN)
04.2019 - 11.2021

PARALEGAL

RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
02.2018 - 03.2019

PARALEGAL

TWINING SHORT HAAKONSON
04.2017 - 02.2018

PARALEGAL

WHITELAW TWINING
09.2010 - 04.2017

Certified Legal Coach - undefined

Legal Coaches Association

Paralegal Diploma - undefined

Capilano University

Bachelor of Legal Studies -

Capilano University
Salima Vasanji