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Leyah Chouman

Bankstown ,NSW

Summary

Admitted Solicitor with extensive experience in criminal defence law, and a background in family law.

Proven ability to independently manage diverse caseloads, provide strategic advice, and achieve favourable client outcomes through strong advocacy and negotiation.

Seeking to contribute to a dynamic legal team, and committed to empowering clients and ensuring their rights are defended at every stage.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal/Admitted Solicitor

KARNIB SADDIK LAW FIRM
Burwood, Australia
06.2021 - 05.2025
  • Specialised in: Criminal Law
  • Experience in: Criminal and Family Law
  • Proficiency in using legal databases
  • Court appearances;
  • Document preparation/drafting legal documents: Correspondence, bail applications, sentence bundles, bail hearing bundles, submissions, affidavits;
  • Client management and legal conferences;
  • Critically assessed police evidence, prosecution briefs, and forensic reports;
  • Identified strengths and weaknesses in both the prosecution's case and potential defences;
  • Developed comprehensive and effective defence strategies;
  • Organised evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings;
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.

Casual Customer Service Role

JD SPORTS
Westfield Hurstville
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services;
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service;
  • Assisted in training new employees;
  • Maintaining standards on the shop floor, and for all displays and merchandise;
  • Managing and replenishing stock levels;
  • Executing duties in a safe and responsible manner;
  • Organisation of stock within the stockroom vicinity.

Paralegal

C&M LAWYERS
Harris Park, Australia
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Performed administrative duties such as, photocopying, scanning, and organising legal documents;
  • Organised client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes;
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information;
  • Drafted Correspondence - Letters to clients, barristers, Doctors, insurers;
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently;
  • Gained experience to navigate LEAP database;
  • Prepared legal documents and applications.

Work Experience

GEORGIADIS AND BAKER
Blacktown
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Five days of work experience during high school years;
  • Organised case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases;
  • Attended and observed legal conferences and preparation of legal documents.

Education

Solicitor Admission -

07.2024

Bachelor of Laws -

UTS
05.2024

High School -

Wiley Park Girls High School
01.2018

Skills

  • Collaborative team member
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Advocacy and communication skills
  • Client management
  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
  • Critical analysis
  • Document drafting
  • Legal research
  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Other Languages spoken: Arabic
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • LEAP
  • Dropbox

Accomplishments

  • Student Representative Council (Prefect)
  • Previously involved in Slam poetry competitions.

References

Available upon request

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/08/01

Timeline

Paralegal/Admitted Solicitor

KARNIB SADDIK LAW FIRM
06.2021 - 05.2025

Paralegal

C&M LAWYERS
02.2019 - 05.2021

Casual Customer Service Role

JD SPORTS
01.2019 - 12.2023

Work Experience

GEORGIADIS AND BAKER
01.2018 - 01.2018

Solicitor Admission -

Bachelor of Laws -

UTS

High School -

Wiley Park Girls High School

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