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Sylvia Dhami

Truganina,VIC

Summary

Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills. I have top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. I am highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Kohli & Co. Lawyers
Melbourne, VIC
06.2021 - Current
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Assisted solicitor with conveyancing transactions on PEXA and State revenue office.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Followed risk and compliance policies and procedures to promote business activities.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Assisted the solicitor with Sale and purchase of business – Drafting Contract of sale, adjustments, transfer of lease, Vendor finance deed and other documents to complete settlement.
  • Maintaining case diaries and files on Leap, PEXA, State Revenue Office, Commonwealth Courts Portal, EFAS, CMS Portal, By Lawyers and County Court – Ecase Portal.
  • Drafted Documents - Partnership agreement, Contractor agreement, Sub-Contractor agreement, Loan agreement, Mortgage documents inclusive with ancillary documents , Letter of demand, Share sale agreement, Binding financial agreement before separation, during separation and after separation, Superannuation loan agreement and Shareholder agreement.
  • Preparing audit file for Land Registry Compliance for Conveyancing.
  • Filing Divorce on Commonwealth Courts Portal (Sole and Joint Application): Drafted Corroborative Affidavit, Drafted Individual Affidavit, Drafted consent orders and Drafted further and better particulars.

Daycare Assistant - Educator

Little Angels Family Day care
Melbourne, VIC
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play.
  • Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.

Records Officer

St Peter’s Institute
Melbourne, VIC
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Created or updated records with new files or information.
  • Prepared new files according to company needs and schedules.
  • Evaluated reports and documents for discrepancies and inaccurate information.
  • Scanned images and documents with careful attention to clear scans and to correct document naming conventions.
  • Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
  • Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
  • Build relationships with students to understand their business and training needs.
  • Gained knowledge of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cth), National Code of Practice Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018, Consumer Protection Law, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), the National Framework for the Recognition of Training and Standard for Registered Training Organisations 2015.
  • Worked as part of the administration team assisting with student intake and ongoing administration needs.

Paralegal Assistant

RMIT - Legal Practice
Melbourne, VIC
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Submitted electronic filings and organised court materials, schedules and actions.
  • Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Conducted monthly reconciliation, created bill of costs and ledger memos, entered disbursements and disclosure statement and cost agreement.
  • Accurately conducted conflict checks.
  • Drafting Documents - letters of demand, forms 5A, form 4A, form 4B, form 6A , defence 21A, wills, basic commercial contracts, parenting agreement, consent order and filing divorce application.
  • Booked Counsel for appearances and prepared briefs (including memorandums).
  • Interviewed clients to obtain vital case information to support associates.

Student Support Officer

Sacred Heart International College
Melbourne, VIC
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Helped students develop achievable educational career plans and assisted with creating class schedules.
  • Helped staff conduct student orientations and special events.
  • Monitored student progress by discussing educational goals, grades and performance.
  • Coordinated referrals to help students obtain campus services.
  • Knowledge of VET Industry and Skills First funding.
  • Experience using Learning Management programs: Zoom, Prisms and Wisenet.
  • Administering assessments and generating and distributing certificates and statements of attainment and maintaining hard copy and database records.

Education

Bachelors of Legal Disputes - Legal Practice

RMIT
CBD Melbourne
07.2023

Advanced Diploma of Legal Pratice - Legal

RMIT
CBD Melbourne
12.2020

Skills

  • MS Office Proficient
  • Office Management
  • Filing System Organisation
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Legal Research
  • Document Management
  • Case Management
  • Database Management
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Understands Confidentiality

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Professional

Affiliations

  • Teach kids from year 1 to year 6 on Saturday and Sunday
  • Dance Tutor - Saturday and Sunday

Certification

  • Managing time and priorities - Issued on 15 October 2020
  • Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice - Issued in December 2020

Interests

  • Family law, Commercial Law, Insurance Law, Property Law, Criminal Law and Wills Estates.

Referees

  • Available on request

Timeline

Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Kohli & Co. Lawyers
06.2021 - Current

Daycare Assistant - Educator

Little Angels Family Day care
11.2020 - 12.2021

Paralegal Assistant

RMIT - Legal Practice
07.2020 - 10.2020

Records Officer

St Peter’s Institute
12.2018 - 06.2021

Student Support Officer

Sacred Heart International College
02.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelors of Legal Disputes - Legal Practice

RMIT

Advanced Diploma of Legal Pratice - Legal

RMIT

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