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SANKA KULATHUNGA

Legal Assistant
Scarborough,Ontario

Summary

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR | STRONG CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT


Highly committed and passionate Law professional having over 4 years of experience in legal cases for clients in criminal and employment law demonstrating exceptional legal case interpretations, regulatory compliance, client relationship management, and applying all modern technology in case management and reporting seeking a legal position with the opportunity to advance based on strong job performance and contributions.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Holds a Bachelor’s in-laws (Hons) (UK) (3-year program) and in-depth study in Forensic Science (1 Year study) and Employment Law. Freelanced for 7 years as a Legal Drafter in Commercial, Tech, and Property law. Effective communication skills in English and basic Japanese. Worked with colleagues in cases to achieve a collective goal. Familiar with Lexis Nexis, and West Law research tools and a quick learner in overall computing and other technological systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Client Support Specialist

Legal AQ
Thornhill, ON
12.2022 - Current
  • Managing and updating client files.
  • Gathering and preparing information for the perusal of the Principal Counsel.
  • Researching and drafting submissions, contracts and other documentation.
  • Providing research and support to publish articles in journals.
  • Responded to all client inquiries and asked appropriate questions to facilitate resolution.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Provided excellent customer service by following up with clients, mailing out applications and responding to incoming calls.
  • Verified basic needs are being met, providing navigation assistance for various benefits and available services.

Attorney-at-Law

Private Practice
Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
  • Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in courts.

Legal Consultant/ Legal Officer

Cey Digital (PVT) LTD
Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 09.2022
  • Advised on Intellectual Property matters
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Advised on the legality of adopting business strategies and products and services that are invented in-house
  • Proactively advised the management on employment-related matters.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for the client.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to the client.

Administrator

Zen Prime Realty Co (PVT) LTD
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
  • Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer or discharge of each program participant.
  • Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
  • Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
  • Reduced recordkeeping errors by precisely handling financial transactions, journal entries and accounts payable and receivable activities.
  • Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.

Education

License Certificate - Law

Sri Lanka Law College
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law

Staffordshire University
Staffordshire, UK
01.2012 - 06.2014

Skills

    Case analysis

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Certification

Completed Apprenticeship at Attorney General’s Department (2018)

Timeline

Client Support Specialist

Legal AQ
12.2022 - Current

Attorney-at-Law

Private Practice
09.2018 - 09.2022

Administrator

Zen Prime Realty Co (PVT) LTD
01.2018 - 01.2019

License Certificate - Law

Sri Lanka Law College
01.2015 - 08.2018

Legal Consultant/ Legal Officer

Cey Digital (PVT) LTD
01.2015 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law

Staffordshire University
01.2012 - 06.2014

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