KARISHMA SHANDIL
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Admitted lawyer with extensive experience in personal injury litigation, specializing in medical negligence and civil dispute resolution. Currently managing a substantial portfolio of claims for government agencies, collaborating with legal experts and stakeholders to guide matters through pre-litigation and litigation phases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Claims Officer – Medical Negligence Team
Queensland Government Insurance Fund
Brisbane, Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Managed portfolio of 130 medical negligence and public liability claims, including 90 active matters, for Queensland Government agencies.
- Manage complex medical negligence and public liability claims throughout all stages of pre-litigation and litigation.
- Instruct panel solicitors regarding litigation strategy, liability investigations, quantum assessment, procedural issues and settlement opportunities.
- Review and amend complex court applications, including procedural and limitation-related applications arising throughout the conduct of litigation.
- Review and analyse pleadings, affidavits, expert reports, costs advice and other legal documentation prepared by panel solicitors.
- Assess liability, causation, quantum and litigation risk through detailed consideration of factual evidence, medical records, expert opinion and applicable legislation.
- Manage matters involving coronial investigations, Office of the Health Ombudsman proceedings, contribution and indemnity disputes, limitation issues, multi-party litigation and cross-jurisdictional matters.
- Apply the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld), Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) and Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) throughout claim management.
- Maintained knowledge of Queensland medical negligence jurisprudence and legislative developments to enhance strategic claims management.
- Queensland Treasury
Medical Law Paralegal
Shine Lawyers
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed approximately 60 plaintiff personal injury and medical negligence matters, ensuring compliance with legal protocols.
- Provided litigation support to solicitors in the conduct of plaintiff medical negligence and personal injury litigation.
- Reviewed and analysed medical records to assist with liability, causation and quantum assessments.
- Drafted s 9A Initial Notices, Part 1 and Part 2 Notices of Claim pursuant to the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld).
- Prepared court documents for filing under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld).
- Prepared briefs to counsel, independent medical experts and mediators.
- Trained newly appointed paralegals in legal drafting, file management and litigation processes, enhancing team readiness.
Practice Manager
Smart Clinics
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed practice operations, administration, and staff performance to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a busy multidisciplinary medical practice, developing strong leadership, organizational and stakeholder management skills within a clinical environment.
- Worked closely with medical practitioners and allied health professionals to support the delivery of quality patient care.
- Coordinated communication among patients, specialists, and external healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care transitions.
- Oversaw Medicare billing and patient administration systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare legislation, accreditation requirements and privacy obligations.
Clinical Nutritionist
Nutrition Diagnostics
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered evidence-based nutritional advice and created individualized treatment plans, enhancing client health outcomes in a private clinical setting.
- Conducted thorough nutritional assessments and evaluations for patient care.
- Developed personalized nutrition plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient treatment strategies.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Southern Queensland
06-2023
Bachelor of Health Science - Nutrition
Queensland University of Technology
07-2018
Skills
- MatterSphere
- Queensland Treasury Connect
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Queensland Treasury AI
- Legal research
- Electronic document management
Affiliations
Queensland Law Society
Admission
Supreme Court of Queensland, 9 September 2024
Professional Development
- Bar Association Queensland | Admissibility of common forms of documentary evidence
- Queensland Treasury UCPR training
- Regulation of PIPA Costs training
- ISV and WPI assessment training
- Medical negligence and birth trauma seminars
- Limitation period and insurance litigation seminars
Timeline
Senior Claims Officer – Medical Negligence Team
Queensland Government Insurance Fund
03.2023 - Current
Medical Law Paralegal
Shine Lawyers
06.2021 - 03.2023
Practice Manager
Smart Clinics
01.2018 - 01.2021
Clinical Nutritionist
Nutrition Diagnostics
01.2018 - 12.2018
Juris Doctor -
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Health Science - Nutrition
Queensland University of Technology