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Melisa Zara Kurt

Eastlakes,NSW

Summary

A recent Law and Business Graduate from the University of Technology Sydney, majoring in Human Resource Management, currently employed as a Graduate Lawyer at a commercial litigation firm in the Sydney CBD. I have completed Practical Legal Training and am awaiting admission at the next ceremony. My experience spans drafting and filing court documents across multiple Australian jurisdictions, liaising with clients including insurers, and preparing settlement offers. I have a solid foundation in commercial and insurance litigation, with demonstrated strengths in legal research, advocacy, and case management. Proficient in LEAP, Smokeball, and online court registry systems in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, and SA.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Lawyer

MCK Lawyers
Sydney, Australia
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided legal support to directors and senior lawyers, by drafting and filing court documents.
  • Drafted and prepared key litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, contracts, affidavits, consent orders, and default judgments, for insurance and commercial matters.
  • Drafted legal advice, letters and settlement offers in relation to insurance and commercial claims.
  • Participated in client meetings, teleconferences, and negotiations to gather evidence, provide case updates, and support case development.
  • Conducted legal research and analysis to support case strategies and written advice.
  • Used legal e-filing portals across multiple Australian jurisdictions, ensuring procedural compliance.
  • Managed legal documentation and maintained administrative systems to support daily operations.
  • Successfully resolved assigned matters through negotiation, avoiding litigation by facilitating strategic communication between clients and opposing parties and drafting effective settlement offers.
  • Gained practical insight into litigation by attending court and tribunals to assist counsel and observe litigation procedures.

Legal Administrator

Kydon Segal Lawyers
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided administrative support to lawyers and paralegals across various legal practices.
  • Managed document filing, correspondence, and maintained the firm's database using Smokeball legal software.
  • Handled front desk duties, including greeting clients, answering calls, invoicing, and scheduling appointments and Zoom meetings.
  • Assisted the legal team with document preparation, proofreading, and coordinating with external stakeholders, including legal professionals, agents, and clients.
  • Drafted cover letters, wills and other estate planning documents.
  • Managed the ordering of 10.7 certificates, ATO Clearance Certificates, and verification of VOIs for the property team.

Legal Internship

Lawpath
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conducting legal research, creating legal content and designing workflows to assist clients with their legal needs.
  • Completing tasks, projects and presentations given by managers and CEO by deadlines.
  • Created by own legal workflow for a given industry where they have a step-by-step guide in legal processes involved in setting up a business.
  • Created legal questionaries to build a suitable workflow for clients to utilize.

Client Advisor

Zimmermann
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with regular clients, VIPs, and sellers, ensuring a memorable client experience while upholding store presentation and stock control to brand standards.
  • Handled administrative duties efficiently, supporting clients, other outlets, and Head Office through phone, email, and various programs.

Diamond & Watch Specialist

Angus & Coote
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered professional, friendly, and attentive service, ensuring maximum value for customers and maintaining high standards that set the business apart from competitors.
  • Exceeded sales targets and consistently met KPIs, demonstrating proficiency in visual merchandising and maintaining exceptional store housekeeping standards to create an inviting environment.
  • Managed inventory efficiently, including administering repairs, returns, and ensuring accurate stock ticketing.
  • Completed administrative duties at the store level in a timely, organized manner, including follow-up tasks and customer correspondence.
  • Consistently provided top-quality customer service, fostering loyalty and achieving positive results through a professional and proactive approach.

Stylist

Sheike
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Delivered professional service, ensuring the brand is consistently represented to the highest standard, and contributed to achieving store sales targets while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Achieved personal sales targets set by management, maintained store standards as per the VM team's guidelines, and facilitated effective communication with customers, store staff, and office teams.
  • Supported systems and processes to minimize revenue loss, ensuring all back-of-house operations were organized and efficient.

Education

Bachelor Law and Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
01.2024

Skills

  • Settlement drafting
  • Legal research
  • Litigation support
  • Document management
  • Client communication
  • Administrative support
  • Problem solving
  • Drafting pleadings
  • Legal document preparation
  • Litigation management

Legal Software

  • LEAP
  • Smokeball
  • Online Court Registry's

Timeline

Graduate Lawyer

MCK Lawyers
11.2024 - Current

Legal Internship

Lawpath
02.2024 - 05.2024

Legal Administrator

Kydon Segal Lawyers
01.2024 - 10.2024

Client Advisor

Zimmermann
01.2022 - 01.2023

Diamond & Watch Specialist

Angus & Coote
01.2019 - 01.2022

Stylist

Sheike
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor Law and Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

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