Paralegal / Legal Secretary - Betela Attorneys Inc
(2025-11 - 2026-06)
- Drafted letters of demand (Section 56), summonses, requests for default judgments, warrants of execution, Rule 12(6) affidavits, Section 65(A) and Section 72 notices and responses to Magistrate's queries
- Issued court documents through the clerk of the court
- Collected and verified clients' FICA documents for compliance
- Prepared and numbered court bundles for filing in court
- Opened electronic and physical files on AJS software
- Maintained files in chronological order in filing cabinets
- Scanned and copied returns of service and sheriff's invoices to accounting departments
- Managed physical office files, filing correspondence, pleadings and notices systematically
- Appointed correspondent attorneys for matters
- Drafted email correspondence to clients and correspondent attorneys
- Directed client emails and telephonic enquiries to the attorney
- Managed attorneys' diaries and scheduled appointments for consultations and interviews
- Liaised with clients on progress of the matter
- Liaised with Sheriffs to confirm jurisdiction, service, returns, and payments outstanding
- Liaised with Registrars to resolve court-related queries
- Obtained court dates with the registrar
- Processed billing using AJS software
- Assisted in training candidate attorneys in legal drafting, opening files, and billing on AJS Software
- Welcomed and assisted clients and visitors in reception
- Monitored office stationery and office supplies
- Coordinated courier collections and deliveries of legal documents
Intern - Betela Attorneys Inc
(2024-11 - 2025-11)
- Opening electronic files on AJS Software
- Preparing clients' files, FICA documents for attorneys' consultations
- Drafted correspondence to clients' enquiries
- Drafted and served letters of demand (Section 56)
- Drafted summonses and requests for default judgments
- Managed attorneys and candidate attorneys' diaries
- Drafted memorandums for the driver messenger
- Liaised with the accounting department to make payments to the sheriffs
- Captured and maintained records of outstanding sheriffs' payments on Excel spreadsheets
- Recorded attorneys' consultation notes during clients meetings
Volunteering - Betela Attorneys Inc
(2024-08 - 2024-10)
- Answered telephone calls
- Scanned, copied and filed legal documents as per attorneys' instructions
- Sorted all physical files in filing cabinets
- Conducted legal research as per attorneys' instructions
- Delivered legal documents to be commissioned
- Managed telephone calls with sheriffs to follow up on the returns of service
Cashier - Caltex Garage Abaqulusi
(2022-02 - 2023-12)
- Maintained accurate records of cash transactions
- Processed cash, card and electronic payments
- Issued receipts and processed refunds where applicable
- Assisted customer with purchases items and product enquiries
- Restocked and maintained organized shelves
- Assisted in inventory stock take
- Directed customer enquiries and complaints to the manager
- Managed diesel and petroleum stock levels
- Delivered customer service in fast paced environment
