Paralegal Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with six years of independent practice in Small Claims Court, the Landlord and Tenant Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Seeking a paralegal position within a law firm or legal clinic to expand my practice scope and serve a broader client base.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Small Claims Court litigation (claims to $35,000)
• Landlord and Tenant Board proceedings
• Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario filings
• Legal research (CanLII, Westlaw Canada)
• Client interviewing and case assessment
• Document drafting (pleadings, submissions, affidavits)
• Regulatory and bylaw enforcement proceedings
• Law Society of Ontario compliance and trust accounting

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Represented plaintiffs and defendants in Small Claims Court proceedings from claim issuance through to judgment, including settlement conferences and trials.
• Filed applications and represented tenants and landlords at Landlord and Tenant Board hearings, drafting submissions and marshalling documentary evidence.
• Conducted legal research on CanLII and Westlaw Canada to identify relevant case law and statutory provisions, summarising findings for client counsel.
• Prepared T2, T6, L1, and L2 applications under the Residential Tenancies Act and advised clients on rights and obligations at each procedural stage.
• Maintained LSO-compliant trust accounting records, prepared annual reports, and carried appropriate errors and omissions insurance as required by by-law.

Education

Diploma in Paralegal Studies, Humber College, Toronto, ON; licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.

Relevant Certifications

• Licensed Paralegal, Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
• Member, Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA)