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Saba Hanania

Summary

Results-driven Lawyer with 16 years of experience advising clients in Family Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law and Probate . Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements . Poised and dedicated professional with proven to thrive in complex and detail-oriented industry. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee seeking. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated legal professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Lawyer

Saba Lawyers
12.2004 - 01.2020
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favourable light.
  • Learned and operated specialized legal software such as Austlii and LEAP.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
  • Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
  • Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favour of clients.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Family Law Commercial Law and Criminal Law law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.

Principal

Network Transportation
07.1992 - 12.2004

Management of transportation logistic in taxi trucks couriers and removals

Sales Manager

Thompson Ford
06.1989 - 06.1992

Manager of the team at Thompson Daihatsu and assistant Sales manager with Peter Martin and Allan Butcher for Thompson Ford.

I was number one salesperson in Australia for Thompson Daihatsu in 1990 selling 499 cars

I was also the sales closer for all sales staff.

Salesperson

Capital Nissan
05.1987 - 06.1989

I started my position as a salesperson in the motor vehicle industry

Education

No Degree - Masters of Laws

University of New England
Armidale, NSW

No Degree - Social Studies Education

University of Western Sydney
Parramatta, NSW

Bachelor of Laws LLB - Law

University of New England
Armidale, NSW
03.2004

Skills

  • Assisting Lawyers
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Corporate Transactions
  • Court Hearings
  • Arbitration and Litigation
  • Legal Requirements
  • Patent Law
  • Torts Expertise
  • Staff Meetings
  • Business Policies and Procedures
  • Legal Solutions
  • Online Databases
  • Subpoena Review
  • Criminal Law
  • Estate Administration
  • Corporate Law
  • Case Analyzation
  • Training Programs
  • Education Law
  • Drafting of Opinions
  • Witness Presentation
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Legal Precedent
  • Public Record Research
  • Oral Arguments
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Probate Laws
  • Appeals Management
  • Immigration Law
  • Legal Discovery
  • Efficient Researcher
  • Cross Examination
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Prepare Case Strategies
  • Litigation Leadership
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Filling Appeals
  • Court-Appointed Mediation
  • Hearing Preparation
  • Argue Motions
  • Legal Brief Preparation
  • Preparation of Pleadings
  • Tort Law
  • Federal Court System
  • Family and Juvenile Law
  • Mediation

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Principal Lawyer

Saba Lawyers
12.2004 - 01.2020

Principal

Network Transportation
07.1992 - 12.2004

Sales Manager

Thompson Ford
06.1989 - 06.1992

Salesperson

Capital Nissan
05.1987 - 06.1989

No Degree - Masters of Laws

University of New England

No Degree - Social Studies Education

University of Western Sydney

Bachelor of Laws LLB - Law

University of New England
Saba Hanania