Jacqueline Jayasundara
Summary
To gain a rewarding position making full use of my professional skills, experience, qualifications, attributes and demonstrated competencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Solicitor
Contested Wills and Probate Lawyers
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted research into relevant case law and legislation to support client cases.
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in disputes or litigation.
- Advised clients on strategies for resolving disputes without resorting to court action where possible.
- Monitored changes in legislation that may affect existing or future cases.
- Informed clients about the progress of their cases while providing regular updates.
- Organised paperwork relating to each case including filing documents at court.
- Assisted junior members of staff with developing their skills related to legal practice.
- Running a high volume of multi-jurisdictional Estate Litigation files including matters in VIC, NSW, WA and SA.
- Preparation of position statements and extensive affidavits.
- Achieving excellent outcomes for clients through mediation throughout VIC, NSW, WA and SA and minimizing costs to clients by avoiding going to trial.
- Preparation of briefs to Counsel.
Solicitor
GATEWAY LAWYERS
NARRE WARREN, VIC
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Preparing consent orders, initiating applications and other documents in relation to family law matters
- Preparation of various visas applications
- Assisting with VCAT Guardianship and Administration matters
- Drafting wills
- Applying for Probate and Letters of Administration and administering estates.
- Lodging probate applications through Redcrest and assisting with estate administration
- Assisting with sale of business files
- Reporting directly to the principal with clear, concise and accurate information in relation to matters in which I was assisting.
Solicitor
VICTORY LAW
CHELSEA HEIGHTS, VIC
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Preparing and finalizing documentation in divorce matters
- Preparing consent orders, initiating applications and other documents in relation to family law matters
- Completing and submitting various visa documentation along with supporting evidence and legal submissions with the Department of Immigration
- Researching and drafting wills including wills incorporating testamentary trusts
- Responsible for the drafting and creating new will precedents for the firm
- Drafting and lodging probate applications and completing estate administration
- Assisting with sale of business files through to completion
- Working knowledge of legal software such as Leap, Smokeball and Smarter Drafter
- Reporting directly to the principal with clear, concise and accurate information in relation to matters in which I was assisting.
Administrative Executive
AARON LABORATORIES PTY LTD
DANDENONG SOUTH, VIC
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Assume the role as the primary point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients
- Handle requests, feedback, and queries quickly and professionally
- Take dictation and meeting minutes, accurately enter notes and distribute
- Stepping into various roles as needed, including accounts and purchasing
- Monitor office supply levels; reorder when appropriate
- Assisting with the induction of new employees.
Education
DOUBLE LLM (APPLIED LAW) MAJORING IN WILLS AND ESTATES AND FAMILY LAW -
COLLEGE OF LAW
05.2024
PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING -
LEO CUSSEN
06.2018
6 x SINGLE UNIT STUDY -
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
11.2017
LEAVING CERTIFICATE -
DOMINICAN COLLEGE
06.2009
BACHELOR OF LAWs (L.L.B) -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
05.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND LEGAL SCIENCE (B.A) -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
05.2009
Skills
- Analytical and research skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Desire to help
- Leadership and teamwork
- Legal writing skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Solicitor
Contested Wills and Probate Lawyers
01.2022 - 11.2023
Solicitor
GATEWAY LAWYERS
02.2021 - 12.2021
Solicitor
VICTORY LAW
06.2018 - 12.2019
Administrative Executive
AARON LABORATORIES PTY LTD
05.2013 - 08.2017
DOUBLE LLM (APPLIED LAW) MAJORING IN WILLS AND ESTATES AND FAMILY LAW -
COLLEGE OF LAW
PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING -
LEO CUSSEN
6 x SINGLE UNIT STUDY -
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
LEAVING CERTIFICATE -
DOMINICAN COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF LAWs (L.L.B) -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND LEGAL SCIENCE (B.A) -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
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