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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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Sharath Kumar Kumaran

Etobicoke,ON

Summary

Law Clerk/Licensed Paralegal with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Helps cases with professionally prepared legal documents and thorough research.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEGAL ASSISTANT

SWAY LAW
MISSISSAUGA
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Drafted Superior Court pleadings, family court forms, 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.

ASSOCIATE LAWYER

ABSOLUTE LEGAL FIRM
CHENNAI, IN
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.

CO-OP STUDENT

PALADIN LLP
HAMILTON
05.2023
  • 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.

Education

Paralegal Diploma - Paralegal Studies

SHERIDAN COLLEGE
04.2023

BA/BL (Honors) - Law And Justice

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
04.2019

Skills

  • In-depth legal research skills and analysis of cases; Proficient in using MS Office, Adobe, Practice Panther, etc
  • Filed applications using the LTB portal, Justices services, and filing wizard
  • Daily Docket Reports
  • Fast Learner
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Strong knowledge of Small Claims Court procedures

Languages

Fluent in English and Tamil

References

References available upon request

Certification

  • LSO Licensed Paralegal
  • Indian Bar Council Licensed Lawyer

Timeline

LEGAL ASSISTANT

SWAY LAW
07.2023 - 11.2023

CO-OP STUDENT

PALADIN LLP
05.2023

ASSOCIATE LAWYER

ABSOLUTE LEGAL FIRM
07.2019 - 07.2020

Paralegal Diploma - Paralegal Studies

SHERIDAN COLLEGE

BA/BL (Honors) - Law And Justice

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Sharath Kumar Kumaran