Tanveer Sandhu
White Rock,BC
Summary
Dedicated, versatile and seasoned Legal Professional with a strong family law background and years of experience in executing a variety of legal and administrative functions. Bringing forth knowledge and experience of drafting legal documents, conducting research, handling legal correspondence, counseling clients, preparation and presentation of arguments in courts and negotiating settlements. A strong team player who demonstrates effective communication skills, possesses a very pleasant and positive personality and believes in maintaining strong and healthy working relationship with co-workers, supervisors and clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Articling Student
Bronson Jones Gray & Company
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Successfully represented clients in the BC Supreme Court, gained experience in various aspects of Family Law, Wills and Estates, Personal Injury and other matters of civil nature
- Actively drafted pleadings including parenting agreements, property division, child support, divorce agreements, offer letters, Mediation drafts, wills, representation agreements and power of attorneys
- Proficiently drafted applications, affidavits and other legal documents
- Attended several examinations of discovery, judicial case conferences and trial management conferences
- Facilitated mediations, settlements, and consensus circle meetings, fostering dialogue between social workers and families
- Reviewed multiple claims and dealt directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Reviewed judgments and other legal documents with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity
- Used effective task management systems to organize workflow and deadlines.
Legal Professional
High Court
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Work included preparation of case briefs, pleadings, correspondences and other legal documents, conducting legal research, pleading before the tribunals and courts of law, counseling and liaising clients and giving legal advice
- Drafting, preparing and filing court documents, scheduling dates, managing correspondence and performing various other legal and administrative functions related to practice of law
- Communicating, negotiating and facilitating settlements with defendants
- Conducted client interviews and intake services, gathering client information and streamlining case files for review
- Ability to write professionally, grammatically and apply proof reading skills when drafting documents
- Analyzed judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes to identify precedents and support case development
- Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in addition to good organizational and time management ability
- Researched public records, credit reports and legal filings to locate persons and compile case information
- Performing general administrative duties as required.
Education
Doctorate in Law - Law
Department of Laws, Panjab University
03.2023
LL.M. -
UILS, Panjab University
05.2017
LL.B. (Hons.) -
UILS, Panjab University
05.2016
Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Pleading
- Conveyancing
- Research and Strategy
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical Ability and high attention to details
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Proficient in MS Word, Power Point, MS Office
- Client Counselling
- Excellent client / customer relations
- Able to establish effective rapport with superiors, colleagues and subordinates
- Vast aptitude and willingness to learn
- Proficient in English, Hindi, Punjabi
Certification
- Barrister and Solicitor, LSBC
- Certificate of Qualification from The Federation of Law Society of Canada
- Valid BC Driver's license
Timeline
Articling Student
Bronson Jones Gray & Company
07.2023 - 08.2024
Legal Professional
High Court
09.2017 - 03.2023
Doctorate in Law - Law
Department of Laws, Panjab University
LL.M. -
UILS, Panjab University
LL.B. (Hons.) -
UILS, Panjab University
- Barrister and Solicitor, LSBC
- Certificate of Qualification from The Federation of Law Society of Canada
- Valid BC Driver's license
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