Corporate Paralegal (Litigation & Regulatory Compliance) - Effort Trust Company - Hamilton, ON
(2024-01)
- Independently represent corporate interests before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) in hearings, and mediations.
- Manage a high-volume provincial litigation portfolio from initial file assessment through final administrative or tribunal resolution.
- Draft strict statutory applications, motions, affidavits, evidence briefs, witness materials, and formal hearing submissions.
- Develop robust litigation strategies that directly mitigate corporate legal exposure and financial liability.
- Formulate tailored negotiation frameworks to resolve approximately 90% of active disputes prior to formal hearings.
- Provide regular statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance guidance to internal business stakeholders and executive management.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using updated legislation, codes, and case law to support ongoing corporate litigation strategy.
- Collaborate across multi-functional corporate departments to ensure strict adherence to procedural and statutory deadlines.
- Efficiently advance more than 300 active litigation and enforcement files annually while maintaining an immaculate compliance record.
Legal Intern - KMB Law - Markham, ON
(2023-11 - 2023-12)
- Assisted senior litigation counsel with file preparation, legal research, and document drafting for Small Claims Court matters.
- Drafted initial pleadings, motions, supporting affidavits, specialized court forms, and formal legal correspondence.
- Conducted digital legal research and compiled summary memos detailing relevant legislation and binding case law authorities.
- Calculated precise pre-judgment and post-judgment interest structures for active litigation claims.
- Maintained physical and digital litigation files while strictly monitoring court filing and service deadlines.
Legal Assistant - Viana Immigration - Toronto, ON
(2021-06 - 2022-06)
- Assisted immigration counsel with casework, filings, and preparation for hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
- Prepared, reviewed, and systematically organized documentation for refugee claims, permanent residence, and humanitarian applications.
- Drafted immigration forms, client legal correspondence, and formal submissions under close legal supervision.
- Conducted background legal research into changing immigration statutes, federal regulations, and judicial precedents.
- Managed confidential client files securely while ensuring total accuracy and compliance with federal filing deadlines.
Trainee Lawyer - Al Almee Law Firm - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(2018-04 - 2019-09)
- Assisted senior counsel in civil and commercial litigation matters, developing highly transferable advocacy and file management skills.
- Conducted deep-dive legal research into local statutes, corporate regulations, and judicial precedents.
- Drafted preliminary legal memoranda, pleadings, commercial contracts, and official legal correspondence.
- Prepared comprehensive evidence packages and litigation materials utilized in active court proceedings.
- Participated directly in client strategy meetings and supported senior lawyers throughout complex dispute resolution processes.
