UMTA SHINO
516 - 470 Dundas St. E., Waterdown,ON
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-House Senior Licensed Paralegal
Simply Group of Companies
01.2020 - Current
- Taking ownership of escalated pre-legal and legal files
- Analyzing exposure to liability, reputational risk, fraud, contract violations and initiating steps for resolution
- Managing the contract life cycle of various stakeholder agreements
- Providing legal guidance to the compliance, operations, funding, customer service, and recovery teams and helping support the General Counsel
- Reviewing and suggesting new policies to ensure compliance with industry guidelines and governing laws
- Enforcing lease agreements in the event of a breach
- Negotiating settlement and payment arrangements in the best interest of my employer
- Preparing Small Claims Court forms, including but not limited to, Plaintiff's Claims, Defences, Motions, Affidavits, Garnishments and Writ documents
- Representing all companies within the Simply Group of Companies in various Small Claims Court actions, including but not limited to, Settlement Conferences, Assessment Hearings and Motions, both as Plaintiff and Defendant
- Managing the outside counsel litigation portfolio across Canada as well as acting as a liaison between the organization and external counsel to streamline and assist with Superior Court matters
- Notably, took independent carriage of the Ontario Small Claims Court Plaintiff litigation portfolio with over 300 files, from active litigation to enforcement stages
- Providing recommendations to improve processes and maximize efficiency to reduce unnecessary delays.
Senior Licensed Paralegal - Litigation
Precision Paralegal Services Professional Corporation
11.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed a large case load throughout all stages of the litigation process in the Ontario Small Claims Court and Landlord and Tenant Board
- Reviewed files on merit and risk of exposure to liability and prepared reports outlining same
- Preparing reports and briefs, drafting court pleadings and other court documents such as Plaintiff's Claims, Defences, Motions, Terms of Settlement, Full and Final Releases, Request for Trials, Trial Briefs and Book of Authorities
- Represented banks, financial institutions, collection agencies, independent contractors and real estate brokerages with unsecured debt recoveries
- Experienced in representing clients in the collection of rental arrears from current and past tenants.
Licensed Paralegal/Team Lead of Unsecured Collections
Anderson Sinclair Professional Corporation
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Negotiating settlement and payment arrangements in the best interest of my clients
- Preparing Small Claims Court forms, including but not limited to, Plaintiff's Claims, Defences, Motions, Affidavits, Garnishments and Writ documents
- Ensured defendants were served personally by sourcing reliable process servers
- Filed legal documents with the appropriate court
- Scheduled trials, assessment hearings, settlement conferences and arranged paralegal attendance
- Negotiating settlement and payment arrangements in the best interest of my clients
- Ensured all services were invoiced appropriately
- Managed and made decisions on whether to proceed legally on client portfolios
- Supervised and delegated to legal administrators and junior paralegals
- Communicated with clients and negotiated settlements with opposing parties and representatives
Litigation Legal Assistant
LeRoy A. Bleta Law Office
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Prepared court documents, including but not limited to, Statement of Claims, Statement of Defences, Summary Judgments, Motion Records, Affidavit of Documents, Factums, Brief of Authorities and Trial Briefs
- Scheduled all court hearings and meeting with clients
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for litigation cases.
- Completed all General Account and Trust Account bank reconciliations in PCLaw on a monthly basis
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, Ontario06.2010
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Small Claims Court rules, procedures and decorum
- Strong ability to research, interpret and apply applicable statutes and caselaw
- Strategic and skilled negotiator
- Developed negotiation skills that have enabled me to have a 90% settlement success rate
- Strong ability to review, interpret and draft corporate contracts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent client engagement and presentation skills
- Proven ability to produce accurate work in a high pressure environment
- High sense of commitment and ability to effectively multi-task
- Organized and detail oriented
- Proven ability to work well under pressure with sound judgment as well as work under tight deadlines and handle several projects simultaneously
Certification
- Ontario Notary Public, 12/12/2023
- P1 Paralegal License, Law Society of Ontario, P06129
Passions
- Frequently offered pro bono legal services to disadvantaged individuals who required legal representation.
Personal Information
Title: Senior Licensed Paralegal | Notary Public
Timeline
In-House Senior Licensed Paralegal
Simply Group of Companies
01.2020 - Current
Senior Licensed Paralegal - Litigation
Precision Paralegal Services Professional Corporation
11.2014 - 01.2020
Licensed Paralegal/Team Lead of Unsecured Collections
Anderson Sinclair Professional Corporation
09.2012 - 10.2014
Litigation Legal Assistant
LeRoy A. Bleta Law Office
06.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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