SONIA DEBORAH TUYISHIME
Uxbridge,United Kingdom
Summary
Law student and Paralegal Studies Diploma holder with hands-on experience in litigation support, court communications, legal research, and case management. Seeking paralegal or legal assistant roles where strong organizational skills, compliance awareness, and professional client and court interaction can support legal teams in fast-paced practice environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Customer Service Analyst
CAMIS
Guelph, Canada
- Provided administrative and technical support to agents to ensure compliance with reservation policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate records and escalated system or policy issues through formal IT and reporting channels
- Trained and supervised staff on procedural updates and documentation standards
- Managed schedules, handled reception calls, and communicated professionally with internal stakeholders
Paralegal Intern/co-op
NORTON LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Toronto, Canada
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Conduct thorough disclosure reviews, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Represent clients in court appearances, demonstrating strong advocacy skills
- Efficiently scan and organise legal documents for streamlined access
- Perform in-depth case law research to support major and urgent cases
- Facilitate communication with courts and legal counterparts through professional phone correspondence
- Booking Crown pre-trials (CPT, JPT)
- Booking defence access jail calls
- Updating calendars daily
- Returning disclosure packages to the Crown Attorney’s Office
- Assisting counsel by taking trial notes during proceedings
Sales Associate
ALDO
Hamilton, Canada
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Engaged with customers to identify and fulfill their needs, enhancing satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and restocked store shelves to maintain a well-organized environment.
- Developed strong customer relationships through continuous interaction and support.
Customer Service Representative
GO BOLT
Toronto, Canada
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Resolved customer complaints regarding deliveries promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with the operations team to escalate and address complex issues.
- Facilitated delivery rescheduling and communicated effectively with drivers to ensure timely service.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Brunel University of London
09.2025 - 10.2028
Paralegal studies (Co-op) Diploma - undefined
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Hamilton, ON 09.2022 - 04.2024
Skills
- Legal research
- Case law analysis
- Case management
- Court communications
- Legal document handling
- Disclosure review
- Records management
- Administrative support
- Compliance monitoring
- Stakeholder communication
- Client communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal document software
- Attention to detail
- Organisation
Volunteer
- Peer support volunteer, women's shelter, Hamilton, ON
- Volunteering Leader and Financial Planner, Taibah International School Volunteering Association, Kampala, Uganda
Timeline
Bachelor of Law -
Brunel University of London
09.2025 - 10.2028
Paralegal Intern/co-op
NORTON LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
02.2024 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
ALDO
09.2022 - 03.2023
Paralegal studies (Co-op) Diploma - undefined
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
09.2022 - 04.2024
Customer Service Representative
GO BOLT
05.2022 - 09.2022
Customer Service Analyst
CAMIS