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Dorra Ben Rachid

Sydney,NSW

Summary

As a final year student of a Bachelor of Laws and Communications at Western Sydney University, I bring over two years of practical legal experience across private practice environments including family law, personal injury and general litigation. I am currently employed as a paralegal at Kheir Lawyers, where I manage legal files, draft court documents and liaise with clients, insurers and counsel.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Kheir Lawyers
Bankstown, NSW
05.2024 - Current
  • Managing files in the personal injury division including MVA, workers compensation and public liability claims.
  • Draft initiating process documents such as Statements of Claim and Affidavits particularly in public liability litigation.
  • Liaising with clients, insurers, barristers and the courts.
  • Schedule client conferences, draft correspondence and prepare briefing material.
  • Use LEAP, Personal Injury Commission and NSW Court Portal extensively to manage and update case files.

Paralegal

El Baba Lawyers
Bankstown, NSW
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
  • Organised case files and maintained accurate records for ongoing cases.
  • Supported solicitors in parenting and property matters before the FCFCOA.
  • Drafted affidavits, Financial Statements, Initiating Applications and Consent Orders.
  • Attended court hearings with counsel, gaining insight into litigation strategy.
  • Maintained file accuracy, performed billing and ensured procedural compliance.

Legal Assistant

Genesis Legal Partners
Parramatta, NSW
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • First point of contact for clients, answering calls and responded to enquiries.
  • Managed scanning, document review and administrative file updates.
  • Assisted solicitors in legal research and correspondence drafting.
  • Used LEAP for client records, court dates and document generation.

Education

High School Diploma -

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Strathfield
10-2020

Bachelor of Law And Communication -

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • Document drafting
  • Court preparation
  • File organisation
  • Client communication
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Kheir Lawyers
05.2024 - Current

Paralegal

El Baba Lawyers
06.2023 - 02.2024

Legal Assistant

Genesis Legal Partners
03.2022 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Bachelor of Law And Communication -

Western Sydney University

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