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Ahmed Hassan

Reservoir,VIC

Summary

  • Detail-oriented and highly motivated Paralegal with over 2 years of experience supporting attorneys in various areas of law, including corporate and commercial, property, tech, IP and employment law. Proficient in legal research and in drafting high level legal documents.
  • Adept at managing client relationships, conducting in-depth legal research, and providing comprehensive support to ensure timely and effective legal services are provided to our clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritise tasks, and work efficiently under pressure.
  • Outstanding communication and organisational skills with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal support and contributing to the success of the firm.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Bespoke Law
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisting the Property team in drafting leases, heads of agreements, licenses and deeds.
  • Assisting the Corporate and Commercial team in drafting shareholder, sponsorship, talent and share option agreements and deeds.
  • Assisting the Employment team in drafting contractor and employment agreements.
  • Enhancing the firms processes and efficiency through the introduction of automated processes and artificial intelligence.
  • Maintaining strong relationships with clients.
  • Preparing and issuing contracts for execution.
  • File management.
  • Overseeing the firms social media presence on LinkedIn and via the website.
  • Drafting blogs discussing relevant legal developments.
  • Reviewing and amending standard agreements such as non-disclosures and talent agreements.
  • Providing general assistance to all the lawyers.

Legal Assistant

Bespoke Law
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
  • Improved client satisfaction with prompt and effective communication regarding contract updates and inquiries.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and changes in law, ensuring firm's practices remained compliant and effective.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents.

Office Services Assistant

K&L Gates
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducting large printing jobs
  • Creating briefs for Barristers
  • Proof-reading reports and documents
  • Receiving and sending mail
  • Binding
  • Filing
  • General administration
  • Ad hoc tasks
  • Creating brochures and binders for clients, guests and interns.
  • Monitored stock of office supplies to report shortages to management.
  • Maintained monthly, weekly and daily reports of transaction.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) - Law

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
11.2021

High School Diploma -

Antonine College
Pascoe Vale South, VIC
12.2018

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Client Communication
  • Document drafting
  • Legal writing
  • Proofreading
  • Contract Review

Accomplishments

  • Hired as a Legal Assistant in June 2023 and was promoted to Paralegal in May 2024.
  • Offered a role as Graduate Lawyer upon completion of my Degree (expected completion in November 2024).
  • Oversee the filing, drafting and execution of non-disclosure and talent agreements for our largest client (one of Australia's largest cosmetics companies). This often equates to over 50 agreements per month.

Additional Information

  • 2012 West Preston Premiership player.
  • 2020 Futsal Oz Division 1 Champions.
  • Enjoy trading on the stock and cryptocurrency markets.

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

Bespoke Law
05.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Bespoke Law
06.2023 - 04.2024

Office Services Assistant

K&L Gates
11.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) - Law

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Melbourne

High School Diploma -

Antonine College
Ahmed Hassan