Sharath Kumaran
Summary
Licensed Paralegal with over 2 years of experience, excelling in the preparation of legal documents, case analysis, and administrative support. Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining databases, client communication, and utilizing software for efficient case management. Known for a detail-focused approach and the ability to deliver comprehensive support to legal teams through research, drafting, and active learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Legal Assistant
SWAY LAW
Mississauga
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Drafted Superior Court pleadings, family court forms, motions, LTB forms, Bills of Costs, etc
- Maintained databases of clients, communicated with clients regarding cases, etc
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation using Westlaw and CanLII.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with the court clerk to meet strict deadlines
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients using Practice Panther
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests
- Streamlined case file management, enhancing efficiency and accessibility and managed attorney's calendar.
Co-Op Student
PALADIN LLP
Remote
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped the Paralegal in various cases by researching case laws, precedents, and other resources
- Drafted LTB forms, and observed various LTB hearings on a daily basis
- Observed Small claims settlement conferences and other hearings.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software tools and technologies as required for various assignments.
Sales Associate
KrazyBinz Liquidation
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Boosted sales through dynamic customer engagement and product knowledge at KrazyBinz Liquidation
- As a Sales Associate at KrazyBinz, spearheaded initiatives to enhance customer experience, leading to considerable sales increase
- Elevated sales at KrazyBinz by engaging customers & resolving queries, boosting satisfaction
- Managed inventory, ensuring product availability and variety, enhancing customer choice at KrazyBinz.
ASSOCIATE LAWYER
ABSOLUTE LEGAL FIRM
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Drafting - Drafted pleadings, briefs, motions, etc
- Ensuring the flow of work around the office
- Legal Research - Researched legal journals, commentaries, reports, etc
- Trademarks - A registered Trademark attorney who filed several applications before the Trademark Registry
- Representation: Appeared and resolved disputes in arbitration
- Advocated cases/disputes in Intellectual Property including Copyright agreements.
Education
Paralegal Diploma - Paralegal Studies
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
Brampton, ON04.2023
J.D. - Law And Justice
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
05.2019
Skills
- Court filings
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Document Review
- Notary Public
- Litigation Support
- Legal memos
- Microsoft Office
- Case Summaries
Languages
English (Experienced)
Tamil (Expert)
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Licensed Paralegal
Timeline
Litigation Legal Assistant
SWAY LAW
05.2023 - 12.2023
Co-Op Student
PALADIN LLP
05.2023 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
KrazyBinz Liquidation
03.2022 - 04.2023
ASSOCIATE LAWYER
ABSOLUTE LEGAL FIRM
07.2019 - 07.2020
Paralegal Diploma - Paralegal Studies
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
J.D. - Law And Justice
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University