Kiara Odisho
Sydney,NSW
Summary
NSW Justice of the Peace and experienced Paralegal with strong capabilities in legal research, document drafting, trial preparation, and case management. Adept at communicating with clients, managing deadlines, and supporting litigation matters. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining exceptional accuracy and professionalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Gells Lawyers
2022.06 - Current
- Reviewed and organised legal documents, including pleadings, motions, letters, briefs, and instructions.
- Drafted correspondence to clients, solicitors, and opposing counsel.
- Prepared court books and briefs for hearings and trials.
- Filed documents with courts electronically and in person.
- Proofread documents prior to filing or service.
- Maintained calendars for court dates, deadlines, and conferences.
- Provided administrative support including answering calls and scheduling appointments.
- Entered and maintained data in litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence and documents.
- Drafted motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Witnessed Affidavits, Motions, and court documents as a NSW Justice of the Peace.
- Conducted Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) searches using authorised platforms for litigation and legal purposes.
- Enforcement work: Drafted Examination Notices, Examination Orders, Letters to Debtors, Arrest Warrants, Garnishee Orders.
- Attended and facilitated Examination Order proceedings before the Registrar, involving judgment debtors, at John Maddison Tower.
- Reviewed and assessed debtor financial statements to determine suitability for payment arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Law And Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Sydney
2026.03 - 2025.12
High School Diploma -
St Clare’s College
Waverley 2021-12
Skills
Legal Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Litigation support
- Document drafting and preparation (letters, motions, briefs)
- Court filing (electronic & hard copy)
- Exhibit preparation
- Records and case management
- Knowledge of corporate & insurance law
- Enforcement procedures (Examination Orders, Garnishee Orders, Warrants)
Professional Skills
- Strong written communication
- Client communication & relationship building
- Time management & deadline management
- Confidentiality & integrity
- Oratory and professional communication
Technical Skills
- Legal software: Actionstep, InfoTrack
- Productivity: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Other platforms: Adobe, SharePoint, Dropbox
Achievements
- Supported solicitors in matters that achieved successful settlements and court judgments.
- Streamlined filing and document-organisation systems, improving efficiency and record accuracy.
- Enhanced communication workflows between clients and solicitors, reducing delays and misunderstandings.
- Contributed to the preparation of briefs and court materials that aided favourable case outcomes.
- Commended by senior staff for exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability.
Timeline
Bachelor of Law And Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Sydney
2026.03 - 2025.12
Paralegal
Gells Lawyers
2022.06 - Current
High School Diploma -
St Clare’s College