Gurteg S Gill Resume
EDUCATION:
- CPLED – September 2018 – April 2019 (Completed)
- NCA CERTIFICATION - Completed all of the required NCA examinations in May of 2017
- University of Birmingham UK – LLB for Graduates (bachelor’s in law) September 2014 – June 2016
- University of Calgary September 2007-June 2013 - Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Social Sciences, Political Science major with a minor in Philosophy
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Eager to learn, enthusiastic, motivated and resourceful
- Highly analytical with an exceptional attention to detail especially in data and written interpretation
- Have considerable experience in the Legal field
- Strong work ethic and reliable
- Effective Diplomatic skills
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team skills; Able to work independent or in a group setting
- Effective at time management to ensure all deadlines are met
- Able to learn quickly and handle difficult situations in a professional manner
- Excellent verbal and written skills (fluent in both English and Punjabi)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in PC Law
WORK EXPERIENCE/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
GSD Law Group January 2018 – June 26, 2019 Calgary, AB
Articling Student
Responsibilities
- Worked on Criminal, Family and Personal Injury files from start to the finish
- Ran contested family applications in chambers
- Trial prep for Provincial trials
- Reviewed disclosure and advised clients of Crowns evidence and our client’s options
- Received and canvased client’s instructions opposing party
- Effective Oral and Written Advocating on behalf of clients
- Drafted Pleadings
- Negotiated with opposing parties.
- Prepared and ran a summary disposition
- Attended criminal court for various clients
- Attended and engaged in ECR meetings
- Billing, accounting and invoicing
Parmar Law
Legal Intern, November 2017 – January 2018 Calgary, AB
Responsibilities
- Prepared family law applications and affidavits
- Prepared civil claims
- Maintained a line of communication with the clients
- Conducted legal research for files to prepare for trial
- Court filing
Virk Law May 2015 - September 2015 & June 2016 – January 2017 Calgary, AB
Summer Student
Responsibilities:
- Primarily worked on family files
- Helped in preparation of trials
- Prepared claim applications
- Prepared client affidavits, disclosure statements, and court orders
- Conducted legal research on cases handled by lawyers
- Collected information for preparing lawsuits
- Prepared documents and files for Criminal and Family cases
- Prepared memos and correspondence
- Made court appearances for ex parte applications, adjournments and setting trial dates
Reliance Legal Group LLP March 2013 – February 2014 Calgary, AB
Legal Assistant/Summer Student
Responsibilities:
- Prepared documents for various real estate and corporate transactions
- Prepared sale, purchase and refinance agreements
- Drafted, reviewing and revising legal contractual agreements
- Aided in various forms of discovery for personal injury claims
- Being held accountable for executing deals on a timely manner
- Managed and maintained legal documents and files
- Created and organized office procedures in the legal office
Conservative Party of Alberta/ Rick Orman Campaign July 2011 – September 2011 Calgary AB
Social Media Supervisor
- Supervised and managed what information other campaigns put out on various social media platforms
- Observed trends and reactions to various information being put out by campaigns
- Applied research from these observations to put out politically advantageous information
- Organized transportation for voters on election day
- Scrutineered at various polling stations
VOLUNTEER WORK
Street Law, (Pro Bono) University of Birmingham 2014 – 2016 Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Helped prepare and deliver presentations about legal scenarios and applicable laws to various Professionals and Grade students
- Arranged meetings and garnered feedback on various topics of legal interest
Drop in Center (Volunteer) 2010 – Present Calgary AB
- Helped Prepare and distribute food to the less fortunate
Conservative Party of Alberta – Manmeet Bhullar Campaign January 2012– May 2012 Calgary, AB
Team Lead/Volunteer
- Worked on mapping out routes for the door knockers.
- Went out and door knocked,
- Scrutineered during the election.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Music Play the Tabla which is an Indian percussion instrument
Sports Practice and train Mixed Martials Arts and Muay Thai.
Weight Training
REFERENCES Available upon request
EDUCATION:
- CPLED – September 2018 – April 2019 (Completed)
- NCA CERTIFICATION - Completed all of the required NCA examinations in May of 2017
- University of Birmingham UK – LLB for Graduates (bachelor’s in law) September 2014 – June 2016
- University of Calgary September 2007-June 2013 - Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Social Sciences, Political Science major with a minor in Philosophy
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Eager to learn, enthusiastic, motivated and resourceful
- Highly analytical with an exceptional attention to detail especially in data and written interpretation
- Have considerable experience in the Legal field
- Strong work ethic and reliable
- Effective Diplomatic skills
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team skills; Able to work independent or in a group setting
- Effective at time management to ensure all deadlines are met
- Able to learn quickly and handle difficult situations in a professional manner
- Excellent verbal and written skills (fluent in both English and Punjabi)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in PC Law
WORK EXPERIENCE/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
GSD Law Group January 2018 – June 26, 2019 Calgary, AB
Articling Student
Responsibilities
- Worked on Criminal, Family and Personal Injury files from start to the finish
- Ran contested family applications in chambers
- Trial prep for Provincial trials
- Reviewed disclosure and advised clients of Crowns evidence and our client’s options
- Received and canvased client’s instructions opposing party
- Effective Oral and Written Advocating on behalf of clients
- Drafted Pleadings
- Negotiated with opposing parties.
- Prepared and ran a summary disposition
- Attended criminal court for various clients
- Attended and engaged in ECR meetings
- Billing, accounting and invoicing
Parmar Law
Legal Intern, November 2017 – January 2018 Calgary, AB
Responsibilities
- Prepared family law applications and affidavits
- Prepared civil claims
- Maintained a line of communication with the clients
- Conducted legal research for files to prepare for trial
- Court filing
Virk Law May 2015 - September 2015 & June 2016 – January 2017 Calgary, AB
Summer Student
Responsibilities:
- Primarily worked on family files
- Helped in preparation of trials
- Prepared claim applications
- Prepared client affidavits, disclosure statements, and court orders
- Conducted legal research on cases handled by lawyers
- Collected information for preparing lawsuits
- Prepared documents and files for Criminal and Family cases
- Prepared memos and correspondence
- Made court appearances for ex parte applications, adjournments and setting trial dates
Reliance Legal Group LLP March 2013 – February 2014 Calgary, AB
Legal Assistant/Summer Student
Responsibilities:
- Prepared documents for various real estate and corporate transactions
- Prepared sale, purchase and refinance agreements
- Drafted, reviewing and revising legal contractual agreements
- Aided in various forms of discovery for personal injury claims
- Being held accountable for executing deals on a timely manner
- Managed and maintained legal documents and files
- Created and organized office procedures in the legal office
Conservative Party of Alberta/ Rick Orman Campaign July 2011 – September 2011 Calgary AB
Social Media Supervisor
- Supervised and managed what information other campaigns put out on various social media platforms
- Observed trends and reactions to various information being put out by campaigns
- Applied research from these observations to put out politically advantageous information
- Organized transportation for voters on election day
- Scrutineered at various polling stations
VOLUNTEER WORK
Street Law, (Pro Bono) University of Birmingham 2014 – 2016 Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Helped prepare and deliver presentations about legal scenarios and applicable laws to various Professionals and Grade students
- Arranged meetings and garnered feedback on various topics of legal interest
Drop in Center (Volunteer) 2010 – Present Calgary AB
- Helped Prepare and distribute food to the less fortunate
Conservative Party of Alberta – Manmeet Bhullar Campaign January 2012– May 2012 Calgary, AB
Team Lead/Volunteer
- Worked on mapping out routes for the door knockers.
- Went out and door knocked,
- Scrutineered during the election.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Music Play the Tabla which is an Indian percussion instrument
Sports Practice and train Mixed Martials Arts and Muay Thai.
Weight Training
REFERENCES Available upon request