Sharon Newman
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Natural problem-solver with keen ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Goal-oriented Paralegal professional who is experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Trainer
Lifesaving Society of Ontario
09.1999 - Current
- Teaches aquatic and first aid leadership certification courses
- Adult and youth centered learning on contracts at various locations across the GTA, professional speaker and presenter.
Pool in Charge, Swimming instructor
City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation & Forestry
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw and managed lifeguard staff by monitoring attendance and performance.
- Monitored activities and directed scanning of swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents or drownings
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
Paralegal Intern
Paralegal Mobi
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction and court related documents.
- Assisted paralegal with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Assigned file numbers and recorded case numbers to prepare master client list.
- Researched applicable laws and codes to analyze factual information and prepare summary reports.
- Facilitated communication in client pre-trial meetings to enhance courtroom strategies.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Community Development Programmer
City Of Mississauga
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Specialized aquatics, community programs, sports, youth, seniors, special events, staff training, marketing, program innovations, budgeting, data processing, report and data management
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw businesses and consumers to rural areas.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Aquatic and Recreation, Special Events Coordinator
City of Mississauga
02.2003 - 04.2021
- Aquatics, General Programs, Community Development
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
- Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations.
Education
Paralegal Post Graduate Diploma -
Humber College
Toronto, ONPost Graduate Diploma - Recreation And Leisure Studies
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Philosophy
York University
Toronto, ON04.1996
Skills
- Client Intakes
- Document Control Support
- Motion Preparation
- Writing and Editing
- Oral Arguments
- Legal Document Preparation
- Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
- Organizational Efficiency
- Interviewing Clients
- Court Document Filing
- Case Management
- Legal Precedent
- Administrative Support
- Client Service and Support
- Legal Processes
- Exhibit Preparation
Accomplishments
- Achieved results through effectively helping with trial preparation and legal research
- Collaborated with owner to develop legal case through case precedents on Canlii and Westlaw
- Achieved result by completing required legal documents for paralegal with accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted with serving of documents
- Assisted with client intake, interview and billing on legal software ( Ulaw)
Additional Information
- LSO Licensing Examination Nov 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Ontario Paralegal Association
Canadian Paralegal Association
Certification
- National Pool and Spa Operator Feb 2022
- Standard First Aid and CPR /AED ( trainer)
- Lifeguard and Swim Instructor ( trainer)
- High Five Trainer ( recreation programming)
Timeline
Paralegal Intern
Paralegal Mobi
04.2023 - 09.2023
Pool in Charge, Swimming instructor
City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation & Forestry
01.2023 - 12.2023
Community Development Programmer
City Of Mississauga
01.2021 - 09.2021
Aquatic and Recreation, Special Events Coordinator
City of Mississauga
02.2003 - 04.2021
Instructor Trainer
Lifesaving Society of Ontario
09.1999 - Current
Paralegal Post Graduate Diploma -
Humber College
Post Graduate Diploma - Recreation And Leisure Studies
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Philosophy
York University
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