SONALI DAS
719 Carrying Pl, Mississauga, ON L5C 3W6  H: (905) 270-0701  C: (416) 803-0701  sonalidsp2010@gmail.com
Recent paralegal graduate seeking a position as a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
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Highly proficient in MS Office, ACL, Worldox, Quick Law, Canlii and E-laws
Experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury
Excellent experience in legal writing, legal research and familiarity with legal terminology
Good understanding of court procedure related to civil litigation
Knowledgeable in SABS, Tort Law and Auto Insurance Claims forms
Working knowledge of Court and Tribunal Forms and documents
Knowledgeable in IRPA, IRPR and Canadian immigration process including LMIA and TRV
Able to prioritize all deadlines and ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner
Entrusted to prepare entire affidavit of documents and handle highly confidential information
on placement
Well versed with Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Human right Code, Criminal Code, Residential Tenancies Act, Highway Traffic Act and
Administrative Law
Enthusiastic, committed to being a part of a team, dedicated for work and keep calm in
changing situations
EDUCATION
Paralegal Diploma Program
Sheridan College, Brampton, ON
 Honours, GPA: 3.69/4.00
June 2015
Bachelor of Arts
University of Calcutta, India
EXPERIENCE
Field Placement Student, Zayouna Law Firm, Toronto
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April 27, 2015 - May 26, 2015
Sent request letters for various reports and records (letters to hospitals, family / treating
doctors, employers, insurance companies, OHIP and CRA)
Drafted different correspondences for insurance companies
Independently prepared affidavit of documents
Communicated with clients in a professional manner
Reviewed medical documents, Accident Benefit files, Police Reports and other file contents
Managed administrative tasks and maintained physical files in pristine order
Actively participated in discovery preparation and notice of pre-trial discussion
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SONALI DAS
COURSE-RELATED EXPERIENCE
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sonalidsp2010@gmail.com
Sep 2013 - April 2015
Prepared legal documents including pleadings, case briefs, legal memoranda, affidavits,
demand letters, retainer letters and correspondences.
Researched, interpreted and applied federal and provincial legislation and common law;
used internet databases for legal research and gathered relevant information about cases.
Interviewed clients, prepared opening statements, direct and cross-examination questions
and closing statements. Followed procedural and evidentiary rules of civil litigation
procedure.
Learned how to organize, handle and respect to client’s highly confidential documentation
and maintain calendars and record docketing time.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and paralegal’s obligation related to trust
accounts. Understanding of LSUC by-law 9 and paralegal book-keeping guide.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mock Trial
 Acted as Plaintiff and Paralegal in Court Room in front of unknown judge. Mock Trial held at
the Brampton Offences Courthouse.
 Prepared opening statement, closing argument, questions for witness and crossexamination, organized all documents in logical order and made a list of all points.
Enhanced professional practice skills by watching numerous trial-related videos and
practiced case presentation.
 Recognized and praised for demonstrating extensive knowledge of small claim court rules
use and application of legal terminology throughout trial by Judge. Awarded an ‘A’ grade.
Business Sales Presentation
 Prepared, researched and presented academic project to sell all-inclusive trip to Dubai
named ‘7 Days Classic Dubai’.
 Delegated tasks to team member, guided team and provided direction for presentation.
Researched destination, hotel and all amenities, and competitive rates.
 Developed professional PowerPoint slides featuring extensive information, completed with
video and Arabic music. Ensured main selling point of “all-inclusive” vacation was featured.
 Recognized for extensive research, excellent presentation skills and awarded an ‘A+’ grade.
Professor asked for permission to retain and show PowerPoint presentation to all future
classes as an example of outstanding PowerPoint researched project.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
CAD Technologist (Trainee), RDH Architects, Toronto
Jan 2012 - June 2012
Projects: CDN Forces School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Consolidation; George
Brown College
 Prepared technical drawings in AutoCAD and ensured all necessary details were correctly
incorporated in drawings.
 Coordinated with project manager and engineer to solve building and site related issues.
 Successfully handled multiple changing situations through effective planning and met tight
deadlines.
 Communicated with contractor and responded to required information.
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