BENJAMIN BUTTON

3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West

Toronto, Ontario, M8V 1K8
Tel. (416) 675-6622
email: benjamin.button@hatmail.com

OBJECTIVE_______________________________________________
To obtain a position as a legal assistant in a law firm or legal department

HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS_______________________

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

 Strong computer research skills utilizing Lexis Advance Quicklaw, WestlawNext
Canada, Canlii and various government websites
 Training in PCLaw and eDiscovery process
 Strong time management, analytical and problem solving skills
 Word processing proficiency of 50 wpm.
 Written and verbal fluency in Tasmanian

EDUCATION________________________________________________

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies

September 2018 – present Toronto, Ontario

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

 Enrolled in third year of four year degree program
 Completed courses in Administrative Law, Court and Government Office
Administration, Small Claims Court Practice, Legal Research, Legal Writing,
Evidence, Advocacy and Tort and Contract Law
 Prepared case comments, legal memorandum, reports of court and tribunal
proceedings, pleadings and bills of costs
 Participated in simulated tribunal and court hearings
 Honours standing in Semester 5, and Program GPA of 100%

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE________________________________

Customer Service Representative

Winters September 2008 to present Etobicoke, Ont

 Answering customer queries
 Conducting inventory audits
  Ordering merchandise from other store locations

Cashier

No Frills Supermarket October 2007 to September 2008 Mississauga, Ont

 Performing cash reconciliations
 Processing returns of merchandise
 Assisting store manager in staffing shifts

Assistant Manager

Tim Hartins November 2006 to October 2007 Brampton, Ont

 Conducting opening and closing procedures
 Developing staffing model for each shift
 Hiring part-time staff and supervising evening shift

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE_______________________________

Humber Degree Representative

2020 Annual Institute

Ontario Bar Association

February 4, 2020 Ontario Bar Association Centre

 Answering queries from registrants concerning Paralegal Studies degree program

and work term requirements
 Attending exhibit area and collecting information concerning legal products and
services
 Preparing report on legal products and services provided by exhibitors

Court Monitor

2019 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition

March, 2019 Osgoode Hall Law School

 Monitoring time allotment for legal arguments of competing teams
 Coordinating evaluations by judges
 Reviewing legal problem