Shazab Mubashar Cheema
16 Sussan Ct Keilor East,VIC
Summary
Overseas-trained law graduate (LLB (Hons), University of London) and current Master of Laws (Technology and Innovation) candidate at Monash University, expected completion August 2026.Experienced in litigation support, including supervised drafting of court documents, legal research, case file management and preparation of indexed bundles. Strong commercial background as a service station and business manager, with exposure to payment tracking, basic credit control, cash handling and dispute resolution. Seeking a Law Student / Junior Paralegal role in a high-volume debt recovery and commercial litigation practice, with particular interest in drafting letters of demand, statements of claim, enforcement documents, and managing file progression and deadlines in a remote work environment. Skilled in working independently from home, using digital tools to organise workloads, meet timelines and support fee earners efficiently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Support / Law Graduate (Supervised)
Khosa Law Chambers
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Drafted petitions, written statements, applications, legal notices and client correspondence in a high-volume litigation practice (under supervision).
- Conducted legal research on statutes and case law to support constitutional and criminal matters.
- Prepared case summaries, chronologies, issues lists and indexed document bundles for district courts and the Lahore High Court.
- Liaised with clients to obtain instructions and manage expectations in English and Urdu; coordinated with counsel and court staff.
- Maintained physical and electronic files to improve retrieval accuracy and deadline control.
Senior Legal Assistant
Khawaja and Cheema Law Chamber
Lahore, Pakistan
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Drafted writ petitions and bail applications (under supervision), primarily for criminal matters.
- Supported district court litigation with accurate document preparation and filing support.
- Organised physical and electronic case files; improved version control and retrieval.
- Observed client conferences and court proceedings to strengthen practical advocacy insight.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) – Coursework -
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia08.2026
Master of Laws – Coursework - Partial
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia01.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) -
University of London (International Programme)
London, UK08.2021
University of London
London, UK08-2019
Skills
- Debt recovery & enforcement support (junior, supervised)
- Litigation support and document preparation
- Drafting legal documents (petitions, applications, notices, basic correspondence)
- Familiarity with letters of demand, statements of claim and enforcement processes
- Legal research (statutes, case law, procedural rules)
- File management, indexing, bundling and archiving
- Deadline management and high-volume workload organisation
- Credit control, payment tracking and invoice follow up
- Remote work discipline and independent task management
- Client communication and dispute de-escalation
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PDF document tools
- Fast learner with practice management systems (eg LEAP, Open Practice, Smokeball)
Target Roles
Law Student / Junior Paralegal
Debt Recovery · Commercial Litigation Support · High-Volume Practice
Commercial and business experience
Manager – Family Business
Mobil Stawell, Stawell, Victoria
March 2025 – November 2025
- Manage day- to- day operations including staff coordination, customer service, and basic bookkeeping.
- Maintain records, invoices and payment tracking with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Introduced more structured processes for documentation, stock management and administrative workflows.
- Balance operational responsibilities with postgraduate legal study.
Store Manager
BP Cowell, Cowell SA
September 2022 - January 2024
Relocation period to Victoria with part time transitional work while pursuing postgraduate legal study (February 2024 - Feb 2025)
- Managed store operations including rostering, stock control, cash handling and customer issue resolution.
- Supervised and trained staff; coordinated suppliers; maintained accurate financial records.
- Ensured compliance with safety, regulatory and company requirements.
Admissions (Australia)
Not admitted in Australia. Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) requirements in progress; PLT intended after LLM completion (target Aug 2026).
Languages
English (professional), Urdu (native), Punjabi (fluent), Hindi (fluent), Spanish (basic).
Additional Information
- Student visa (subclass 500), with 48 hours per fortnight work entitlement.
- Valid Victorian driver licence; own vehicle.
- Comfortable working remotely from home, using digital tools for time management, file management and communication.
Referees
- Available on a separate referees document (academic and professional referees, including Monash Law lecturer and Victorian Bar barristers).
Timeline
Litigation Support / Law Graduate (Supervised)
Khosa Law Chambers
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Legal Assistant
Khawaja and Cheema Law Chamber
09.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Laws (LLM) – Coursework -
Monash University
Master of Laws – Coursework - Partial
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) -
University of London (International Programme)
University of London