SUVAASHA SINNIAH
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
ICS Legal Services
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Enhanced preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Contributed to seamless trial preparation through thorough organization of exhibits, witness lists, and other supporting documentation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law and legislation, ensuring accurate advice was provided to counsel at all times.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Assisted with various Licence Appeal Tribunal and Small Claims Court proceedings. i.e. Case Conferences, traffic tickets etc.
Administrative Assistant
Century 21 Millennium Brokerage Inc
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements
- Preparing real estate forms and documents
- Coordinating showings, assisting at open houses, and obtaining feedback
- Ordering supplies, preparing and distributing marketing materials
- Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
- Preparing listing materials and posting property listings
- Assisting with closing processes.
Legal Assistant
ICS Legal Services
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Responsible for starting and maintaining each new case file
- Composed and revised legal documents for attorneys, including letters, dispositions, and court filings
- Answered direct phone lines and acted as liaison between clients and attorneys
- Ensured legal documents were processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines
- Handled heavy caseload and assisted with all aspects of litigation cycle including legal research, factual investigation, medical records review, and document management
- Drafted legal documents including motions, brief inserts, discovery documents, correspondence, and legal memoranda
- Reviewed, organized, and summarized records for over 1,000 clients using software such as Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Adobe, Content Central and Access.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel
- Answered a multi-line phone (9 lines) , answered any inquiries, transfer calls to proper personnel, and relay messages when necessary
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
2023
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
George Brown College
12.2022
High School Diploma -
David Suzuki Secondary School
06.2016
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Respectful and courteous to others
- Flexible, reliable, and punctual
- Adapt to new systems and methods quickly and easily
- Excellent technology skills
- Outstanding leadership skills
- Work very well under pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Correspondence Writing
- Data Collection
- Litigation Support
- Trial Memorandum Preparation
- Legal Documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Timeline
Paralegal
ICS Legal Services
11.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Century 21 Millennium Brokerage Inc
03.2021 - 06.2024
Legal Assistant
ICS Legal Services
09.2017 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
David Suzuki Secondary School