Deborah Hicks
Hastings,HKB
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Executive
Langley Twigg Law
Ahuriri, Napier
01.2024 - Current
- Processed requests from internal personnel for copies of documents stored in the file room.
- Identified any discrepancies within the filing system and resolved them accordingly.
- Provided assistance to staff members in locating hard copy information from the file room.
- Scanned paper documents into electronic format when needed.
- Reviewed all documentation prior to filing it away to make sure it was accurate and complete.
- Replaced outdated files with new ones to keep the system up-to-date.
- Updated existing records on an ongoing basis according to established procedures.
- Answered inquiries from external sources regarding access to specific records per company policy.
- Drafted probate documents and filing the same in court.
- drafted property transmission and transfer documents
- Conducted transfer of properties with respect to estates.
- Closing down and archiving files that needed to be closed.
Paralegal
Young and Associates
Marine Drive, Lautoka, Fiji
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Attending to clients and receiving instructions;
- Corresponding and updating clients;
- Attending to drafting and preparing letters and Court Records
for filing - Attending Court for observation of hearings;
- Drafting and preparing legal documents, such as Petitions,
Submissions, Orders, Notices, Motions, Wills, Affidavits; - Preparing case briefs, brief of evidence and exhibits for
hearing; - Drafting and preparing Bill of Costs for clients;
- Receiving instructions from clients, drafting Wills, and
witnessing Wills as well as registering Wills at the High Court; - Drafting and preparing pre-marital deeds, Sale and Purchase
Agreements, Trust Deeds; - Attending to drafting and preparing Probate documents,
Letters of Administration, etc and filing of the same at the
Deeds Office; - Drafting and Preparing Transfer Documents for transfer of
land/ property by way of natural love and affection, Sale and
Purchase or through Estates; - Drafting transmission by death documents, Record of Death
and attending to compiling and lodgment of title transfers. - Attending to applying for Capital Gains Tax Certificate, filing of
Corporate Income Tax Returns; Capital Gains Tax Returns for
Estates; - Conducting extensive legal research;
- Other office related work.
Legal Intern
Attorney General's office
Suva, Fiji
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
- Drafting and preparing legal Submissions for Court matters
- Attending to vetting of Conventions and other treaty
documents as well as making amendments to them - Conducting extensive legal research;
- Drafting legal documents;
- Handling ministerial matters and reviewing cases.
- Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.
Intern
Empower Pacific
Lautoka, Fiji
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Attended conferences held by
Non-Profit Organizations, such as European Union, Fiji Red Cross , etc. to
discuss how to help the people of Fiji during Covid-19. - Drafting reports and statements from affected individuals
- Assisted counsellors when conducting counselling sessions.
- Engaged in discussions with Counselling team on relevant cases and how to tackle those issues
Education
Certificate of Enrolment To The High Court of Fiji -
University of Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji10-2022
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Legal Studies
University of Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji08-2022
Certificate From Board of Legal Education - Legal Studies
University of Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji08-2022
Bachelor of Law - Legal Studies
University of Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji05-2022
High School Diploma -
Natabua High School
Lautoka, Fiji12-2017
Skills
- Legal Research
- Document Review
- Case interpretation
- Report Preparation
- Drafting abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Fast Learner
- Positive and Friendly
Languages
Fiji
Limited
Hindi
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Executive
Langley Twigg Law
01.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Young and Associates
11.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
Attorney General's office
06.2022 - 09.2022
Intern
Empower Pacific
01.2021 - 02.2021
Certificate of Enrolment To The High Court of Fiji -
University of Fiji
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Legal Studies
University of Fiji
Certificate From Board of Legal Education - Legal Studies
University of Fiji
Bachelor of Law - Legal Studies
University of Fiji
High School Diploma -
Natabua High School
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