Suraiya Jinah, BA, JD
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Kachi Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Urdu Limited working proficiency
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Gujarati Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Gender-Based Analysis Plus
Government of CanadaOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Legal Research Certification
LexisNexisOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Barrister and Solicitor
Law Society of OntarioJan, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Legal Aid Saskatchewan
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Lawyer
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Craniotis Law Office
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Oakville, Canada
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Articling Student
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
• Conducted legal research for client meetings, Crown Pre-Trials, Judicial Pre-Trials, bail hearings, trials, appeals, and sentencing hearings • Attended youth and adult criminal court on behalf of clients, and met with clients in custody to review disclosure and sign affidavits • Prepared and filed Charter applications • Conducted legal research for client meetings, Crown Pre-Trials, Judicial Pre-Trials, bail hearings, trials, appeals, and sentencing hearings • Attended youth and adult criminal court on behalf of clients, and met with clients in custody to review disclosure and sign affidavits • Prepared and filed Charter applications
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Lisa Sharp Family Law
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Ottawa, Canada Area
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Legal Intern
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
• Conducted client intake for domestic violence and child protection cases, and acted as an agent during family court appearances • Prepared legal research on case specific issues and drafted forms for family court • Conducted client intake for domestic violence and child protection cases, and acted as an agent during family court appearances • Prepared legal research on case specific issues and drafted forms for family court
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Employment Insurance Litigation Clinic
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University of Ottawa
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Caseworker
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
• Served as an agent for clients who wished to appeal decisions from the Employment Insurance Commission to the Social Security Tribunal • Conducted client interviews, drafted Notice of Appeals, and made oral submissions to the tribunal • Served as an agent for clients who wished to appeal decisions from the Employment Insurance Commission to the Social Security Tribunal • Conducted client interviews, drafted Notice of Appeals, and made oral submissions to the tribunal
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University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law | Common Law
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Canada
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
• Coached and role-played in student-run mediation and negotiation simulations, after receiving intensive training from qualified lawyers • Provided detailed debriefs to students • Coached and role-played in student-run mediation and negotiation simulations, after receiving intensive training from qualified lawyers • Provided detailed debriefs to students
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Cabinet Boquet-Le Bigot
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Paris Area, France
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
• Drafted and filed submissions to domestic and international courts, and prepared legal documents for clients, including a divorce settlement agreement • Drafted weekly newsletters in French for clients on new legislation and court decisions in family law, labour law, real estate law, and commercial law • Drafted and filed submissions to domestic and international courts, and prepared legal documents for clients, including a divorce settlement agreement • Drafted weekly newsletters in French for clients on new legislation and court decisions in family law, labour law, real estate law, and commercial law
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Canada
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
• Prepared memoranda of law, order and consent forms, drafts of wills, power of attorneys, minute books, and a summary of cross examinations under severe time constraints • Attended court hearings, proofread arguments, and published an article for the firm’s website • Prepared memoranda of law, order and consent forms, drafts of wills, power of attorneys, minute books, and a summary of cross examinations under severe time constraints • Attended court hearings, proofread arguments, and published an article for the firm’s website
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Dian Interfidei
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Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
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Intern
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
• Delivered a presentation and a question-and-answer session on religion and human rights, attended by Indonesian youth and representatives from local NGOs • Awarded the Citizen Diplomacy Award for outstanding leadership, community involvement, and contributions to interfaith dialogue and bilateral relations between Canada and Indonesia • Delivered a presentation and a question-and-answer session on religion and human rights, attended by Indonesian youth and representatives from local NGOs • Awarded the Citizen Diplomacy Award for outstanding leadership, community involvement, and contributions to interfaith dialogue and bilateral relations between Canada and Indonesia
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Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Early Childhood Education Teacher’s Assistant
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
• Drafted lesson plans and taught phonics, math, and writing to a class of twenty students between the ages of 3 and 7 years old • Drafted lesson plans and taught phonics, math, and writing to a class of twenty students between the ages of 3 and 7 years old
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KFC
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
• Prepared and served food in a timely and efficient manner • Responded to client concerns and provided solutions while working at the cash register • Prepared and served food in a timely and efficient manner • Responded to client concerns and provided solutions while working at the cash register
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Education
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University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law | Common Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Study Abroad -
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Study Abroad -
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Development and Political Science -
Université Paris-Sorbonne
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Study Abroad