Selma Zabihi
Rockdale,QLD
Summary
Junior Lawyer with a strong background in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and estates, and family law. Known for exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to success. Demonstrates high level of responsibility, taking ownership and showing initiative. Excels at building strong relationships with clients and colleagues through excellent communication, interpersonal, mentoring, and organizational skills. A creative thinker and effective problem solver, skilled at making informed decisions that prioritize customer needs and align with organisational mission.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Lawyer
Leora Rose Law
03.2024 - Current
- Property Law: Manage all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing, including contract drafting, property transfers, and settlement processes.
- Advise clients on property-related legal matters, including leases, easements, land titles, and property disputes. Conduct due diligence and ensure compliance with relevant property laws and regulations.
- Wills & Estates: Draft and review wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents.
- Provide legal advice on estate administration, including probate applications and estate disputes.
- Assist clients with estate planning strategies to ensure the smooth transition of assets.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service.
- Advise clients on legal risks and opportunities related to their property and estate matters.
- Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
Junior Solicitor
Terry Anderssen Lawyers
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Paralegal
Affinity Lawyers
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Provided key administrative assistance to senior management.
- Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
- Handled filing systems for both short and traditional real estate transactions.
Claims Manager
Suncorp
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing home claim portfolios in the Disaster Response & Event Claims team
- Manage active home claims from start to finish
- Liaise with panel vendors and 3rd party contacts
- Discuss claim progression/ outcome with clients
- Assist clients with queries or concerns related to their claim
- Liaise with team members and team leader for optimal outcome for client expectations.
- Handled claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
- Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.
- Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
- Documented and communicated timely claims information while supporting accurate outcomes.
Graduate Law Clerk
John Woulfe Solicitor
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Attend to all legal administration matters
- Assist in conveyancing, wills and estate matters
- Manage all general accounts and banking matters
- Attend settlements for purchase or sale of land
- Undertake searches relating to land titles, company or business names
- Assist with maintenance of bookkeeping records
- Support Reception staff
- Processing recorded dictation of communication
- Banking of settlement funds.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Practice Manager
Experience, Gold Coast Medical Centre
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Ensure office is opened and closed daily, as per established schedules
- Interview, hire and train new staff in accordance with HR guidelines
- Manage daily staffing to ensure optimal operation of the practice
- Regularly review productivity and make staffing adjustments as needed
- Monitor and approve timecards and track licensure requirements for staff
- Conduct regular staff meetings and annual performance evaluations for the administrative team
- Review accounts receivable reports monthly
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring their queries and concerns are addressed
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships
- Ensured that each guest's experience was positive, memorable and consistent.
- Supervised team of 3 office personnel.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - Practical Legal
College of Law Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD05.2021
Bachelor or Laws -
Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, Branyan, QLD04.2020
Certificate III Human Services - undefined
Griffith University
Nathan, QLD2002
Queensland Senior Certificate - undefined
Camp Hill State High School
Whites Hill, QLD1995
Skills
- Knowledge of residential and commercial conveyancing, land titles, leasing, property disputes, and contract law
- Proficiency in family law proceedings, asset division, court filings, client communication
- Familiarity with legal research tools, ActionStep, Leap and Smokeball
- Customer service orientated
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Verbal & written communication
- Strong work ethic
- Highly organised multi-tasker
- Deadline orientated
- Critical thinker: decision making skills
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
Referees
Gail McLean
Practice Principle
John Woulfe Solicitors
E: lawyers@johnwoulfe.net.au
P: 07-5597-3788
Ilina Puljic
Team Leader Suncorp
P: 0455 562 084
E: ilina.puljic@suncorp.com.au
Timeline
Junior Lawyer
Leora Rose Law
03.2024 - Current
Junior Solicitor
Terry Anderssen Lawyers
06.2023 - 03.2024
Paralegal
Affinity Lawyers
01.2023 - 06.2023
Claims Manager
Suncorp
04.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Law Clerk
John Woulfe Solicitor
10.2018 - 12.2021
Practice Manager
Experience, Gold Coast Medical Centre
03.2014 - 12.2017
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - Practical Legal
College of Law Brisbane
Bachelor or Laws -
Central Queensland University
Certificate III Human Services - undefined
Griffith University
Queensland Senior Certificate - undefined
Camp Hill State High School
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