Family, gardening, homemaking, reading, family research, archaeology and palaeontology (on amateur level)
Amanda Gaunt
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Legal Assistant / Paralegal with proven track record in conveyancing (including rural properties), estates and commercial.
Experienced in working independently and in consultation with legal professional to prepare all required documentation, complete VOI requirements, analyse and report on search results, preparation and successful completion of settlements including focus on file deadlines, reconciling client ledger and attendance at settlements.
Workplace ethics -
- I believe in creating a supportive work environment focussing on teamwork
- I believe in recognising my co-workers' individual strengths and promoting confidence
- I believe in making the process of a client's legal matter as smooth, simple and seam-free as possible
- I believe in always being respectful and courteous to clients and work colleagues and all representatives of real estate agencies, financial, government and private institutions with whom I come into contact during the course of my work, the latter while promoting the pursuing the clients' interests
- I believe in being dependable, hard working and versatile
- I believe in learning new skills
- I believe in being well organised and presenting my work with a neat, attractive and easy-to-read layout
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Shields Heritage
Launceston, TAS
12.2004 - Current
Specialising in conveyancing, estates and commercial
Child Carer
Launceston Family Day Care
Launceston, Tasmania
Sports Results Recorder
The Examiner Newspaper
Launceston, Tas
Real Estate Website Updater
The Examiner Newspaper
Launceston, Tas
Legal Secretary
Inns of Court
Brisbane, Queensland
Skills
- Preparation of documentation in connection with conveyancing and estates
- Analysing and reporting on search results (conveyancing)
- Strong focus on communication with client including providing support and a smooth and easy-to-understand process
- Preparation of supporting documentation for stamping and registration including collecting in and verifying all relevant information
- Preparation for and attendance at settlements including liaising with financial institutions, depositing client funds and reporting to clients
- Have begun familiarisation with PEXA documentation and settlement process
- Preparation of Excel statements and tax invoices including reconciliation of client ledger
- Preparation of Probate application documentation including collating all required information and submission to Probate Registry
- Providing support and information on process to clients
- Liaising with financial and shareholding institutions for provision of information and redeeming funds to estate
- Liaising with nursing and retirement homes regarding release of accommodation bond and payment of final accounts
- Preparation of tax invoices, statements and distribution statements
Interests
Timeline
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Shields Heritage
12.2004 - Current
Child Carer
Launceston Family Day Care
Sports Results Recorder
The Examiner Newspaper
Real Estate Website Updater
The Examiner Newspaper
Legal Secretary
Inns of Court
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