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Sana Zafar

Macquarie Park,NSW

Summary

I am a paralegal who is motivated to continually improve and extend my interpersonal skills and knowledge to attain increased opportunities for professional growth in the legal field. I am driven, and thrive in high-pressure situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity. This opportunity will provide experience in civil litigation, so that when I become a lawyer, I will already have well informed exposure on court processes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Aussie Lawyers
05.2024 - Current
  • Aussie Lawyers is a firm that specialises in intentional torts and personal injury law.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organising and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting worker's compensation claims within established timeframes.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently utilising a specialised software program called LEAP.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail. For example, to discuss the progress of their case.

Paralegal

Hosking & Gosling Legal
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Hosking & Gosling Legal is a local firm that specialises in family law and children's law.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Ability to work in a time-pressured environment as I was subject to many deadlines.
  • Effectively interpreted confidential information to third parties.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace through supporting other paralegals and legal staff when difficult or sensitive cases emerged.
  • Gained significant exposure to the daily operations in a family law firm.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Receptionist Manager

Healthworths Specialist Centre
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Interacted with patients and medical practitioners
  • Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency, implementing organized filing systems and optimizing appointment scheduling processes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reception area and addressing client concerns promptly.
  • Managed sensitive client information, such as medical reports, with discretion. Ensured I was confidential and adhered to privacy regulations.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both patients and medical practitioners.
  • This job improved my confidence working in a business environment.

Intern

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • MCCI seeks to help those most disadvantaged in society including refugees, the elderly and homeless
  • Interacted with new clients to explain the services the Council provided.
  • Effectively collaborated with others to find appropriate solutions that helped clients.
  • Developed organisational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, ensuring a high level of satisfaction among clientele.
  • Supported staff members in their daily administrative tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Laws and Commerce -

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
2026

Business Services Certificate II -

TAFE NSW
Wollongong, NSW
2021

High School Diploma -

St Mary Star of The Sea College
Wollongong, NSW
2021

Skills

  • Software skills: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Xero
  • Extensive customer service
  • Formulating well-written emails
  • Great communication skills when presenting information in person, via phone and email
  • Drafting subpoenas
  • Effective collaboration skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Cash management (EFTPOS)
  • Case briefing
  • Proof reading court documents (eg subpoenas)
  • Administrative work
  • Taking client statements
  • Submitting worker’s compensation claims
  • Billing clients

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

References

  • Debra Lee Wonson, Practice Manager at Healthworths - 0403483694
  • Cassandra Iannella, VET Coordinator at St Mary Star of the Sea College - cassandra.iannella@stmarys.nsw.edu.au, (02) 4228 6011
  • Ellen Collins, Solicitor at Hosking & Gosling Legal - ellen@hglegal.com.au, (02) 4254 4110
  • Tony Antoniou, Commercial Lawyer and Convenor in the Law Faculty at Macquarie University - tony.antoniou@mq.edu.au
  • Adam Canceri, Principal Solicitor at Aussie Lawyers - adam@aussielawyers.com.au, 0422300844

Timeline

Paralegal

Aussie Lawyers
05.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Hosking & Gosling Legal
04.2023 - 02.2024

Intern

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
11.2021 - 12.2021

Receptionist Manager

Healthworths Specialist Centre
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Laws and Commerce -

Macquarie University

Business Services Certificate II -

TAFE NSW

High School Diploma -

St Mary Star of The Sea College

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