Safia Sayedi

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Whitby, Ontario, L1R 0B8

437-***-**** adq3oh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Paralegal (P1 License in a good standing) o Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario September 22, 2021 Notary Public

o Accredited by the Province of Ontario November 3, 2021 EDUCATION

Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario September 2020 – May 2021 o Graduate Paralegal Certificate with Honors

o Completed the following courses: Administrative Law, Residential Landlord & Tenant Law, Evidence and the Civil Litigation Process, Advocacy, Legal Research & Writing, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Advocacy, Tribunal Practice & Procedure, Employment Law, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario September 2013- April 2017 o Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Justice

RELEVANT SKILLS

o Thorough knowledge and understanding of Civil Litigation, Administrative Law and Landlord & Tenant Law

o Knowledge and experience in applying the Provincial Offences Act o Knowledge in applying the Rules of Civil Procedure with respect to the Ontario Court system i.e., Ontario Court of Justice

o Knowledge and experience in applying the theory of Advocacy o Advanced legal research and writing skills

o Grammar and proofreading skills

o Drafting legal documentations, e.g., memos, pleadings, affidavits, legal correspondence and contracts

o Experience and knowledge in preparing reports, motions, books of authority, disclosure documents and pretrial memoranda

o knowledge of courtroom etiquette

o Docketing, electronic documentation filing, scheduling of appointments, and coordinating meetings

o Ability to coordinate and prioritize between several files at the same time o Disciplined in adhering to deadlines & limitations period o Previous history in providing exceptional client services TECHNICAL SKILLS

o Ability to type 70+ wpm accurately

o Advanced legal research skills using CanLII & E-laws o Expert at handling technological equipment, e.g., Copiers/Fax machines o Ability to adapt and learn new systems and technologies INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

o Team player, enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds o Ability to make sound judgments & quick decisions o Ability to perform with minimum supervision

o Effective communication and Liaison skills

o Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced result driven environment o Public speaking and presentation skills

o Takes initiative and a consistent Eagerness to learn OTHER SKILLS

Languages Spoken: Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Legal Intern

Region of Durham, Whitby Ontario April 2021- May 2021 o Worked on Highway Traffic Offence Dockets

o Determined/Suggested to prosecutor’s possible lesser charges for Highway Traffic offences o Navigated through trials for Provincial Offence matters virtually (Highway Traffic Act Matters)

o Prepared briefs and documentation for settlement conferences o Assisted prosecutors in active court cases pursuant to the Municipal By-Laws/Highway Traffic Act

Client Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada, Oshawa ON June 2017- September 2021 o Built rapport with RBC clients to provide financial recommendations and advice related to accounts, credit and online banking

o Ensured accuracy when processing financial account transactions for clients o Performed opening & closing branch procedures and ensured accuracy when processing branch transactions to maintain accurate balances that are within the branch limits o Performed compliance tasks such as branch visual marketing and product information displays for auditing purposes while keeping confidentiality at top of mind to minimize the risk of privacy breaches

o Practiced fraud/ risk management on a regular basis by utilizing compliance best practices

(identification procedures e.g., asking security questions & ID verifications) To: Jaclyn, Recruitment Specialist at the Toronto Community Housing Application for: Paralegal Competition

Dear Jaclyn,

It is my ambition that has brought me to apply to this competition. As an Afghan Canadian woman, born and raised in Pakistan, it has been my prerogative to make a difference in the lives of people. This drive comes from a place of knowing that I could have been one of the many women that do not have basic human rights back home. I would love an opportunity to speak to you regarding my tangible skills and my commitment to delivering service-oriented work. As a recent graduate, my and eagerness to learn and expand my legal skills as a Paralegal would prove to be an asset to the TCHC legal team.

My decision to pursue a Paralegal graduate certificate at Durham College was a conscious decision to gain knowledge and practical experience in Advocacy and in the realm of Civil Litigation. I have prepared reports and presentations that have allowed me to dissect the relevant facts in a case to reach a logical consensus by applying relevant legislation. Moreover, excelling through my legal research and writing classes has sharpened my ability to draft and review legal correspondence and documentations. I also completed practicums in the form of mock trials through which I was able to navigate effectively without any risen concerns or questions from the justice of the Peace (Professor). I was able to demonstrate my ability to formulate oral and written argumentations that steered the case into a legal, logical and ethical direction. I believe my ability to do so stems from my persuasive nature. This skill has been enhanced many times through my role as a client advisor. It has always been my desire to continue to utilize this skill for the betterment of people, my clients in the case of RBC and now for the representation of the TCHC.

In my role as a Legal Intern at the Prosecutors office in the Region of Durham, I assisted the Prosecutors on Provincial offence matters by drafting and reviewing legal documentations and narrowing down their relevance. I presented my findings in preparing reports that contained all my revisions, which was later utilized by the Prosecutors in making a final decision. I spoke on Provincial offence matters during Court proceedings and multitasked by keeping myself updated with the laws of the province in order to avoid limitations. I got firsthand practical experience in conducting and navigating through Courtroom procedures regarding Highway Traffic Act matters. There were many instances, in which I conducted interview sessions during resolution meetings that eventually determined whether there would a trial or not. This opportunity allowed me to make sound judgments which I practiced daily in my role at RBC, especially when there were risks involved, such as fraud. As a client advisor at the Royal Bank of Canada, I gave financial advice that was candid and focused on building relationships with clients based on trust. It is my goal to build such relationships within the TCHC organization and outside of it. I also possess a strong background in customer service that has strengthen my interpersonal skills and my ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and communicate with efficiency and tact. I have utilized my talent in speaking various languages to liaison for better results in the past, keeping a service-oriented mindset. I believe these skills would be a great asset in my role as a Paralegal at TCHC. I want to gain the trust of the TCHC team by demonstrating my ability to produce results with minimum supervision, while staying coachable. I believe requiring minimum supervision is a must in today’s hyper competitive world and possessing an impeccable attention to detail is the main ingredient to achieve it. My attention to detail has been enhanced to a level of precision while I was a Client Advisor at RBC, as there was a constant risk of fraudulent activities. Furthermore, having to face adversity growing up with immigrant parents who did not understand the language and a sibling with a disability has also been a contributing factor in my ability to observe and analyze details in a situation proactively. My attention to detail skills would be a great asset in my role as a Paralegal at the Toronto Housing Community, considering I will be multitasking between several files. It will be my utmost priority to ensure 100% accuracy in my work.

I have always believed that perfection is not always possible, but it can be achieved in the form of always doing your best possible work. I believe I am a suitable candidate for this amazing opportunity. Thank you for your time. I look forward to engaging with you soon. I can be reached via email or phone. Sincerely,

Safia Sayedi

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