Nivethan Visagathasan

Experience

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  Queen Kitchens, Bath, and Flooring

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Customer Service and Sales Representative

  - Negotiated home renovation contracts with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in successful closures and satisfied clients.- Spearheaded marketing initiatives via Kijiji and Facebook to promote kitchen countertops, cabinets, and flooring, enhancing brand presence and driving sales growth.- Logged details related to client projects and sales leads using HubSpot, ensuring efficient communication and organization throughout the sales cycle for the team. - Provided exceptional customer service to clients, addressing inquiries, providing product information, and guiding them through the purchasing and renovation process. Show less

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  Ontario Court of Justice

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Court Clerk

  - Facilitated in-person, virtual and hybrid court proceedings by preparing and troubleshooting court audio and video recording and electronic evidence display equipment both collaborating with a team and independently.- Corresponded, assisted and advised presiding judicial officials, court personnel, and the public regarding courtroom protocols and procedures in a professional manner.- Opened and closed court proceedings, facilitated courtroom etiquette and procedures, supported high-volume case management amongst bail court attendees, and maintained accurate court logs and exhibits. - Accurately prepared, reviewed and organized court-related legal documents for the release, adjournment, and detention of individuals before the court. Show less

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  University of Leicester Legal Advice Clinic

  Oct 2023 - now

  - Addressed client inquiries related to immigration, family, civil, commercial and contract law by conducting meticulous legal research, preparing research notes, questions, and client letters utilizing tools such as LexisNexis and Microsoft Office. - Worked alongside a team of law students as part of the Home Office funded Justice for Windrush project, overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of outreach events.- Assisted with clinic pro bono project work through client correspondence, data entry, preparing, reviewing and organizing legal documents and relevant materials, and supporting the day-to-day administration of the clinic and Justice for Windrush project. - Actively participated in client meetings assisting other clinic advisors and supervising solicitors by diligently recording key details and material insights as well as collaborating on comprehensive legal advice letters.

  • Clinic Advisor

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Administration Assistant

    Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  • Clinic Apprentice

    Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
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  Zakir Law Professional Corporation

  Jul 2024 - now

  Summer Legal Intern

  - Assisted with the preparation of residential real estate transactional document packages utilizing practice management and conveyancer software Unity including vendor requisition letters, client final reports, lender final reports, mortgage instructions and Docusign packages. - Assisted with the preparation of internal firm documents and processes including client intake forms and client database management spreadsheets. - Collaborated in the preparation of commercial real estate transactional documents, including Landlord's Consent and Assignment of Lease and private mortgage commitment letters.- Corresponded with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates, enhancing client relationships and ensuring clear communication.- Worked in a team environment to support various projects, and shadowed senior lawyers in the use of industry-standard software including Teraview and Unity. Show less