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Reema Thakkar

Melinga,NSW

Summary

Adept at legal document preparation and possessing strong negotiation skills, I significantly enhanced client satisfaction and retention at Shal Lawyers. My expertise in case management and conveyancing, coupled with a proactive approach to legal research, has consistently driven positive outcomes in complex legal matters. Recognized for streamlining processes, I excel in delivering results that exceed employer expectations.


I worked as a lawyer in India from 2004-2014 before I migrated to Australia. Since 2015, I worked in Sydney (Australia) as a Strata Manager and I have obtained in-depth knowledge of the Property Industry (Strata). I have also got exceptional skills and expertise to cope with situations such as conflicts of interest. I have also worked closely with the director for the win-win resolution of the disputes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Solicitor

Shal Lawyers
03.2024 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both new and existing clients.
  • Participated in continuing legal education programs to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in specialized practice areas.
  • Drafted well-structured contracts and agreements that protected client interests while adhering to established legal standards.
  • Assisting Senior Solicitor and drafting Statement of Claim and defense
  • Probate matters and Will.
  • Opening new matter and working on LEAP
  • Conveyancing and Contracts (Property Law)
  • Family Law
  • Divorce -Drafting parental custodial arrangements and applying for parenting orders.
  • Financial agreements
  • Legal research and legal drafting
  • Assisted clients in navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure accurate interpretation of laws and regulations in support of client cases.
  • Contributed to the firm's overall success by maintaining a high client retention rate and consistently achieving positive case outcomes.
  • Streamlined internal processes by implementing efficient case management systems to improve overall productivity.
  • Completed [Number] follow up appointments or calls each week to connect with warm leads.
  • Completed documentation smoothly to finalize conveyancing.

Licensed Strata Manager

4S Strata Management
10.2021 - 02.2024

● Chairing AGM/EGM for various Strata schemes

● Liaising with Govt bodies in relation to compliance

● Advising owners/stakeholders on various Strata issues related to Strata laws.

● Issuing and organizing work orders for the repair and maintenance

● Organizing engineers/defect report

● Answering phone calls/emails owners/tenants’ queries

● Doing ad hoc duties related to Strata Compliance and insurance. ●Organizing by-laws registration

● Assisting principal (Licensee-in-charge) on various Strata matters

Volunteer Legal Assistant

Toongabbie Legal Centre
03.2019 - 09.2021

● Take incoming call inquiries and work with clients who need free legal advice.

● Provide administrative support to solicitors in handling various clients seeking advice related to Domestic and family violence complaints.

● Manage cases for clients who need advice on criminal, Tribunal, migration, Family, and Native Land laws.

● Legal Research, Drafting notices and emails.

● Take incoming call inquiries and work with clients who need free legal advice.

● Providing awareness related to Domestic and family violence.

● Checking for conflicts of interest register.

● Provide administrative support to solicitors in various legal matters.

● Manage cases for clients who need advice on criminal, Tribunal, migration, Family, and Native Land laws.

● Legal Research, Drafting notices and emails.

Assistant Strata Manager

Premium Strata Management
02.2018 - 02.2019

● Managing a diverse portfolio of strata schemes under BMC.

● Dealt with By-laws review, quotations, and approval as per Strata Reforms.

● Assist the Strata Manager.

● Handle all Levy inquiries, send out all levy notices

● Handle all insurance claims with the appointed Broker

● Main point of contact with StrataMax & BCMax and oversee upgrades

● Update all mailing addresses and new contact details

● Handle all compliance matters, including AFSS and Lift Renewals

● Prepare and send all agendas and minutes on behalf of Strata Manager

● Oversee all insurance renewals and liaise directly with the Broker prior to renewal

● Pool compliance, liaise with the BM to ensure all are received prior to the due date

● Liaising with Owners, Managing Agents, Tenants, and Owners Corporations as required.

Assistant Strata Manager

Clisdells Strata Management
02.2017 - 09.2017

● Managing a diverse portfolio of strata schemes.

● Assist the Strata Manager & and other departments

● Handle all Levy inquiries, send out all levy notices

● Liaising with Owners, Managing Agents, Tenants, and Owners Corporations as required.

● Portfolios ranging from 100-150 strata plans.

● Issuing Quarterly Levies and interim reports.

● Maintain strata records, preparing agendas, Issuing & Submitting Insurance Claims, ●Renewal of Insurance and assist the Strata Manager.

● Compliance related to Annual fire safety statement & Window Safety.

● Drafting & issuing NTRs, maintaining & issuing keys for various strata plans.

● Excellent knowledge of Strata Master and File Smart.

● Issue work orders to service contractors, and follow up for works in progress.

● Dealing with general business from SCM, AGM & EGM. ● Liaising with various energy supplier companies

Achievements:

● Successfully obtained a five-star rating (Google reviews) for Clisdells Strata from the Owners after satisfactorily completing repairs and maintenance.

● Successfully obtained and updated correct details from the Owners and managing agents for approx. 120 Strata Schemes. (Universal Strata).

● Gained in-depth knowledge of legal issues related to tenants and landlords, property laws, and other related issues.

● Gained invaluable dispute resolution skills as well as how to manage conflict working within challenging situations.

Education

PLT - Practical Legal Training

College Of Law
NSW
09.2022

Completed 9 Subjects As Per LPAB Requirement - Law

Top Education
Townhall NSW
01.2020

Certificate IV in Property Management (Operations) - Building And Property Maintenance

TAFE
North Strathfield, NSW
02.2015

Bachelor of Law - Law

Agra University
India
03.2004

Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Case management expertise
  • Legal research expertise
  • Contract drafting proficiency
  • Family law experience
  • Real estate law expertise (Conveyancing)
  • Document Preparation
  • Paperwork coordination
  • Follow-up skills
  • Objection handling
  • LEAP expertise
  • PEXA trained
  • Property industry knowledge

Certification

Newly admitted Lawyer in NSW

Australian Practising Certificate.

Class 1 Licensed Strata Manager

Bachelor of Laws (Overseas)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Solicitor

Shal Lawyers
03.2024 - Current

Licensed Strata Manager

4S Strata Management
10.2021 - 02.2024

Volunteer Legal Assistant

Toongabbie Legal Centre
03.2019 - 09.2021

Assistant Strata Manager

Premium Strata Management
02.2018 - 02.2019

Assistant Strata Manager

Clisdells Strata Management
02.2017 - 09.2017

PLT - Practical Legal Training

College Of Law

Completed 9 Subjects As Per LPAB Requirement - Law

Top Education

Certificate IV in Property Management (Operations) - Building And Property Maintenance

TAFE

Bachelor of Law - Law

Agra University
Reema Thakkar