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MUHAIMIN KHALID

MUHAIMIN KHALID

Paralegal
Reservoir,VIC

Summary

Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Skilled in legal research and document preparation, valued for reliability and flexibility.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Paralegal

Moray & Agnew
01.2025 - Current
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
  • Optimized legal proceedings with precise preparation of trial notebooks and evidence.

Legal Caseworker Volunteer (Part Time)

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)
07.2024 - Current
  • I provide critical legal support and advice to individuals seeking asylum throughout the refugee determination process.
  • My role involves interacting with the Department of Immigration, Tribunal, Federal Circuit Court, and handling Ministerial intervention requests.
  • I assist solicitors by preparing protection visa applications, drafting statutory declarations, Freedom of Information requests, and legal submissions, while also conducting legal research on relevant country of origin information and human rights issues.
  • Additionally, I perform paralegal tasks such as drafting correspondence, managing client appointments, and completing immigration forms.
  • I ensure effective management of case files, maintaining accurate documentation, comprehensive file notes, and organized records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and coordinated care.
  • Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.

Legal Officer

Voices Movement
02.2018 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: Voices Movement is a civil society organization in Sri Lanka for promoting Democracy, Rule of Law, Political Activism and Peaceful Coexistence.
  • I initially served as a Legal Officer.
  • Currently, I hold the position of Supervising Officer of the Litigation Department, where I remotely oversee the preparation of legal documents for cases and other matters.
  • Voices Movement is a civil society organization in Sri Lanka for promoting Democracy, Rule of Law, Political Activism and Peaceful Coexistence.

Senior Associate

Meera & Omar Associate
06.2017 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Meera & Omar Associate is a popular firm which specializes in civil, criminal, commercial and conveyancing legal services. Its clients range from high net worth individuals to top businesses.
  • My practice is predominantly in criminal and civil litigation, with broad conveyancing practice.
  • I supervise 3 junior lawyers and run most matters autonomously.
  • I engage in the preparation of matters for conference and hearing, including the preparation of court & legal documents and general correspondences.
  • I also work with senior lawyers to successfully support them with day-to-day operations of files and client management.
  • Meera & Omar Associate is a popular firm which specializes in civil, criminal, commercial and conveyancing legal services. Its clients range from high net worth individuals to top businesses.

Fiat Counsel

Attorney General's Department, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Company Overview: The Attorney General is the Chief Legal Adviser to the Government, Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Public Corporations in respect of all legal matters.
  • I represented the Honorable Attorney General at the High Courts of Sri Lanka appearing for cases.
  • My role consisted of the preparation of court documents and advice files on legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is the Chief Legal Adviser to the Government, Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Public Corporations in respect of all legal matters.

Junior Lawyer

Dean Associates, Sri Lanka
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Dean Associate is a famous legal firm providing legal services to top notch clients.
  • I worked as a junior lawyer at the firm handling legal matters.
  • My tasks included providing advice in relation to cases, preparation of drafts & court documents.
  • Dean Associate is a famous legal firm providing legal services to top notch clients.

Education

Master of Laws -

University of Colombo

Higher Diploma - International Relations

Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

University of Colombo

Partially qualified - undefined

Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK)

Master of Arts - Masters in Human Rights

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
04.2001 -

Skills

Legal writing

Affiliations

  • Registered Company Secretary at the Registrar of Companies, Sri Lanka
  • Life Member of Bar Association of Sri Lanka

Timeline

Paralegal

Moray & Agnew
01.2025 - Current

Legal Caseworker Volunteer (Part Time)

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)
07.2024 - Current

Legal Officer

Voices Movement
02.2018 - 04.2024

Senior Associate

Meera & Omar Associate
06.2017 - 07.2023

Fiat Counsel

Attorney General's Department, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 04.2017

Junior Lawyer

Dean Associates, Sri Lanka
01.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Arts - Masters in Human Rights

University of Colombo
04.2001 -

Higher Diploma - International Relations

Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

University of Colombo

Partially qualified - undefined

Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK)

Master of Laws -

University of Colombo

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