Layelle Kassem
Merrylands
Summary
As a dynamic paralegal, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can engage in hands-on tasks. My bubbly personality and social nature enable me to build strong relationships and adapt quickly to new teams and challenges. I approach each task with resilience and courage, ensuring that I act with integrity and value diversity and inclusion in all my interactions. I am skilled in conducting legal research, drafting documents, and assisting solicitors in case preparation and management, demonstrating proficiency in analysing complex legal issues, gathering evidence, and preparing persuasive arguments with a meticulous eye for detail. Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities allow me to deliver results that exceed expectations, utilising my strong planning and prioritisation skills. Demonstrating accountability is paramount to me, and I leverage technology to enhance my work efficiency. I am seeking a workplace that values these attributes and offers a dynamic environment where I can contribute positively to a team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant to Leon Chung
Herbert Smith Freehills
06.2023 - Current
- Managed a high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing, and managed firm matters.
- Created spreadsheets to track new and current matters.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Worked with a team of Solicitors and Partners to assist with administrative tasks.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to ensure financial hygiene in billing processes.
- Managed general clerical needs.
- Prepared drafts of forms, engagement letters and agreements for use.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Prepared and managed partner travel itineraries and external meetings with clients in a time-sensitive and organised manner.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling matters.
Casual Store Host
Mecca
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked collaboratively in a team to achieve daily sales targets and promote a cohesive work environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional services promptly.
- Answered customer queries about products and services.
- Listened and attended to various customer needs to identify and recommend products.
- Built a strong rapport with customers.
- Prioritised customer needs over other routine tasks.
- Worked to meet daily targets.
Paralegal
Concordia Legal
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted and organised initial client conferences.
- Established a strong rapport with clients and maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on the progress of matters.
- Collaborated closely with counsel in assistance of matters.
- Prepared matters for final hearing in Family Law and dispute resolution litigation including organising exhibits and tenders.
- Drafted legal documents in compliance with Court rules.
- Utilised research databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for preparation of advice.
- Conducted extensive research in state statutes, decisions, legal articles and other documents.
- Managed billable hour tracking and produced invoices.
- Maintained communication with opposing parties in corporate matters.
- Drafted responses to Calderbank offers.
- Analysed and annotated briefs of evidence closely in criminal matters with a meticulous eye to detail.
- Organised and maintained case files through Leap software.
Data Entry Officer
NSW Electoral Commission
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Entered numerical data from NSW state elections ballot papers into databases with speed and accuracy.
- Reconciled any errors of ballot paper data entries with a strict attention to detail.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information and adhering to policies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to identify errors in data entry.
Paralegal
New South Lawyers
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Drafted legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Provide clerical assistance to staff.
- Assisted with office administration tasks.
- Attending to telephone calls and initial inquiries.
- Created close relationships with clients and consistently updated them on the status of their matters.
- Transcribed dictations.
- Prepared correspondence for staff.
- Assisted in the preparation of evidence for trial.
- Liaised and obtained documents from Courts.
- Reviewed and annotated contracts in Building and Construction Disputes.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines.
- Communicated with legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Revised and finalised letters.
- Researched statutes, precedents and legal articles.
- Attended court hearings and to take notes and document proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Technology
Sydney06.2025
HSC -
Alpha Omega Senior College
Auburn 11.2020
Skills
- Database Searching- Lexis Nexis, Austlii & Westlaw
- Outgoing written correspondence to clients and opposing counsel
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Drafting Legal Documents for trial preparation
- Extensive case file preparation and management
- Microsoft 365
- LEAP Legal Software
- Aderant Expert
- Imanage Database
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant to Leon Chung
Herbert Smith Freehills
06.2023 - Current
Casual Store Host
Mecca
06.2023 - 03.2024
Data Entry Officer
NSW Electoral Commission
03.2023 - 04.2023
Paralegal
Concordia Legal
01.2022 - 06.2023
Paralegal
New South Lawyers
02.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Technology
HSC -
Alpha Omega Senior College
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