Tanish Bansal

A Paralegal well versed with federal and state laws, with years of experience as a co-op under a provincial court lawyer in Chandigarh, India and in Canada. 
I hold an undergraduate degree majoring in law and a post graduate diploma in Paralegal from Sheridan College in 2018. Successfully completed my co-op with an immigration firm. 
I also bring management experience to the table which I gained while working as a Operations Manager back home  Operations lead and a Customer care representative for a security firm part-time. 
Looking for a Operations/Legal role based in Canada. Open to work remotely.

Professional Profile 

• Experienced Legal Counsel/ Manager with thorough knowledge in various fields of practice, including immigration, real estate and construction
• Able to facilitate case management during all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case to the discovery period through trial and post-trial
• Areas of expertise include but are not limited to; preparing briefs, pleadings, affidavits, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements, disputes and risk management
• Strong knowledge of local, state and federal laws, interview techniques and methods, principles and practices of legal communication
• Exceptional communication skills including verbal, written, research, analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong technical skills including; MS Office, Lexis/Nexis, CaseMap, information collection and management
• Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi

Relevant Skills and Abilities 

Managerial Skills

• Filing complex immigration applications, including for; work permits, study permits, permanent residences, citizenships, LMIA, and express entries 
• Managed a workforce of 15+ employees.  
• Reviewed, organized, and summarized records for clients using software such as Excel, Adobe, and TrialWorks 
• Drafted legal documents including, wills, lease agreements, motions, brief inserts, discovery documents, correspondence, briefs, appeals, proceedings, affidavits and legal memoranda
• Transcribed and revised correspondence and legal documents from instructions and precedents
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times

Administrative Skills

• Updated and scanned file materials on a regular basis in a timely manner maintaining an established filing system, manual or electronic
• Proofread, edited, and formatted documents paying close attention to detail to ensure accuracy 
• Worked remotely, staying on task and functioning with minimal oversight 
• Helped create, populate, and translate the firm's website
• Produced retainer agreements, contact letters, and various publications and handouts for clients
• Created and managed client database to ensure timely case completion

Interpersonal Skills

• Assisted Immigration firms with attracting clientele using resources and networking connections 
• Provided translation services both verbally for clients and for written documents as well 
• Handled disputes with clients and within the firm, using strong problem solving and mediation skills 
• Liaised with staff, clients, outside agencies and the general public
• Trained and mentored interns and new hires 
• Performed client intake and client interviews

Work Experience 

Paralegal                                              Gange Collins Barristers and 

Solicitors – Winnipeg , MB                                  March 2022 – February 2023

Paralegal/Legal Assistant                          AAR Mortgage Corporation – Winnipeg, MB        October 2021 – February 2022

Freelancer                                           Self-employed                                                    June 2019 – September 2021

Legal Assistant                                            Conquest Immigration - Mississauga, ON                          April 2019 – May 2019 

Operations Manager                                   Akash Enterprises – Chandigarh, India                   August 2016 – January 2018

Legal Intern (Part-time)                              Additional District Judge - Chandigarh, India      July 2016 – July 2017 

Intern                                                  Government of Punjab - Patiala, Punjab            August 2015 – July 2016 

Education 

Paralegal                                              Sheridan College – Brampton, ON                     January 2018 – April 2019

Bachelors of Arts, with Honors (Law)       Punjab School of Law – Patiala, India                 August 2013 – August 2016