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LIYA SHARMA

Whitby,Canada

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented professional with hands on experience in legal research, case management, document filing, and real estate transactions. Skilled at supporting legal teams and contributing to successful case outcomes. Dedicated to delivering accurate, efficient, and client-focused support while growing within a dynamic law firm.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal | Co-op Placement

C.O.P.S. Legal Services
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Attend court on behalf of Licensed Paralegal for adjournments, guilty pleas, and to request Crown pre-trial discussions.
  • Request disclosure of evidence and documents for client matters.
  • Prepared and filed Charter applications challenging constitutional breaches.
  • Filled out & managed applications for reopening, Notices of Intention to Appeal (NIA) and appeals; followed up with courts for status updates.
  • Conducted legal research to identify relevant precedents and applicable statutes for client matters.
  • Draft Plaintiff's Claims, pre-litigation demand letters, enforcement and examination forms to support Small Claims Court judgment collections.
  • Handled documentation for landlord applications at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Real Estate Administrator

Loyalty Real Estate Brokerage
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assisted with contract preparation, including modifications, document finalization, and distribution to clients and internal departments.
  • Secured deposits for real estate purchases and submitted property listings & updates to the MLS database.
  • Issued commission payments & invoices to co-operating brokerages and in-house agents.
  • Served as primary client contact, developing customer relations and worked independently or with managers on assigned deals.
  • Successfully implemented WEB-forms software training resulting in a paperless office system; provided ongoing training for in-house agents.
  • Prepared legal documents such as listings, leases and sales contracts.
  • Ensured accuracy and timely completion of legal documents and forms.

Administrator

ACE Developments
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed end-to-end contract revisions and facilitated timely document execution.
  • Coordinated with external brokerages and clients to communicate unit inventory and project updates.
  • Liaised between marketing teams and leadership to drive campaign strategy and execution.
  • Led open houses and high-impact launch events, enhancing client engagement and sales outcomes.
  • Developed marketing collateral for new projects, directly supporting successful unit sales.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Distance Learning

University of London

Paralegal Diploma -

CDI College

Paralegal Candidate -

Law Society Of Ontario

Skills

  • Legal Research & Analysis
  • Pre-trial Preparation
  • Litigation Support
  • Contract Review & Drafting
  • File and records management
  • Court Procedures
  • Legal Software Proficiency
  • Legal Writing
  • Client Intake & Case Management

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Paralegal | Co-op Placement

C.O.P.S. Legal Services
07.2024 - 08.2024

Real Estate Administrator

Loyalty Real Estate Brokerage
01.2021 - 02.2023

Administrator

ACE Developments
01.2021 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Distance Learning

University of London

Paralegal Diploma -

CDI College

Paralegal Candidate -

Law Society Of Ontario
LIYA SHARMA