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.
● 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
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
• Newly admitted Lawyer in NSW
• Australian Practising Certificate.
• Class 1 Licensed Strata Manager
• Bachelor of Laws (Overseas)