Sarah T

Professional Summary

Licensed Paralegal (P1, in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario) with 6+ years of experience in Small Claims Court litigation, debtor/creditor matters, and commercial recovery. Skilled in drafting pleadings and motions, managing high-volume caseloads, negotiating settlements, and conducting advanced legal research. Adept at working independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.

Strong communication, procedural compliance, and file management abilities in both in-office and remote environments.

Core Competencies

• Small Claims Court litigation & file management
• Debtor/creditor matters & debt recovery
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
• Legal research & analysis (Lexis, Westlaw, CanLII)
• Client reporting & communications
• Case management systems: CUBS, PC Law, Teraview, Conveyancer, ASL
• Court filings & procedural compliance
• Settlement negotiation & payment plan structuring
• High-volume caseload management
• Independent work & remote collaboration

Professional Experience

Total Credit Recovery – Toronto, ON

Corporate Paralegal – Civil & Commercial Litigation

September 2025 – Present

• Manage a large portfolio of commercial and consumer debt recovery files from pre-action through enforcement.
• Draft letters before action, claims, default judgments, statutory demands, and enforcement materials.
• Conduct debtor searches, legal research, and asset investigations to support litigation strategies.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, courts, and enforcement agents; negotiate settlements and payment plans.
• Prepare motion records, hearing bundles, witness statements, and pleadings.
• Ensure compliance with CPR, FCA regulations, and GDPR.
• Track limitation periods, deadlines, and case progress within CUBS and internal systems.

Action Collections & Receivables Management – Toronto, ON

Corporate Paralegal – Litigation

2023 – September 2025

• Drafted pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and legal correspondence.
• Coordinated trial and hearing preparation; managed court filings, deadlines, and file organization.
• Represented clients in Small Claims Court proceedings.
• Delivered clear, client-focused reporting and maintained confidentiality.

X-Copper Legal Services – Toronto, ON

Paralegal – POA/HTA & Summary Criminal

2024

• Drafted legal correspondence, disclosure documents, and contracts.
• Conducted legal research in small claims, employment, and contract matters.
• Assisted in trial preparation and courtroom appearances.
• Organized legal files and provided support for client intake and scheduling.

Frontier Paralegal Professional Corporation – Toronto, ON

Paralegal / Trial Paralegal

2019 – 2023

• Prepared trial materials, motion records, affidavits, and supporting documents.
• Coordinated client meetings, scheduling, and communications with third parties.
• Represented clients in hearings and Small Claims Court.
• Ensured compliance with court procedures and confidentiality rules.

Iconic Legal Services – Toronto, ON

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

2016 – 2020

• Drafted pleadings, briefs, and legal correspondence.
• Conducted legal research in small claims, contract, and employment matters.
• Assisted with courtroom work, file management, and scheduling.
• Tracked deadlines and supported billing processes.

Education & Credentials

• P1 Paralegal License – Law Society of Ontario (2018–Present, in good standing)
• Honours Diploma in Paralegal Studies – Metro College of Technology
• Certificate in Handling Summary Conviction Offence Cases – Osgoode Hall Law School
• Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education – Centennial College
• Criminology & Profiling (Distinction) – International Open Academy (ICOES)
• Real Estate Education Coursework – Humber College
• Additional Training: Public Speaking (TDSB), Computer Skills (TDSB), Leadership Levels 1 & 2 (Lumen Institute of Canada)