Candidate No. 501018
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ARA

Administrative

Legal Staff

Skills

★★★ Advanced:

Paralegal, Legal Research, Legal Documenting, Documentations, more

★★ Intermediate:

.NET 2.0, more

Hourly Rate Gauge

Today's value  AUD $18.16

$15.88

if $ 1 = PHP 42

$20.27

if $ 1 = PHP 30
Currency Fluctuation Range

*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

Employment Preferences

Availability:

 Full Time

Preferred Timezone:

Australian Western Standard Time, Australian Central Standard Time, Australian Eastern Standard Time, New Zealand Daylight Time

Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

Full Time: AUD $18.16 per hour or $3148.43 per month

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

Ara worked as a Virtual Paralegal at a private law firm in Australia, where her primary responsibilities included drafting legal documents and reports. She also proofread and reviewed legal documents and contracts, providing critical administrative support to her employer, a lawyer, in his daily tasks. Additionally, she managed his social media accounts, focusing on lead generation and content management.

In her role as a Conveyancing Paralegal for an Australian company, she reviewed contracts and liaised with clients, solicitors, and banks. She prepared initial and post-settlement letters and managed property settlements across WA, VIC, and QLD. Her role involved supporting the team administratively and managing email communications. With over seven years of experience in the legal field, paralegal work, and virtual assistance, she brings a solid understanding of legal terminology, exceptional organizational skills, and adaptability across multiple industries, including real estate, law, and administrative support.

 

  • 7+ years of legal and administrative support experience
  • Industry expertise: Legal services, Real Estate, Social Media Management
  • Educational Background: Juris Doctor (2024, Aklan Catholic College) and BA in Political Science (2017, West Visayas State University)
  • Notable Responsibilities: Managed the property settlement process, prepared legal documents, and optimized client communication

Skills and Proficiency:

  • Key Skills: Legal research, drafting, process improvement, data-driven strategic planning
  • Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoho, Slack, Asana, HubSpot, PEXA, and Leap
  • Additional Tools: CRM experience with Salesforce; digital marketing and team coordination tools like Canva, Jira, and Monday.com
Prepare adjustments ✓
Figure out penalty interest ✓
Complete all items and settle a matter on PEXA unsupervised ✓
Order searches for a matter ✓

Ara is available to start immediately for a Full-time position.


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Employment History
Paralegal
Industry:Law / LegalEmployment Period:June 2016 to June 2017 (12 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Optimized the client intake process, reducing workflow bottlenecks and cutting response time by 40%, which led to a 15% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Enhanced file organization by introducing a digital filing system, reducing document retrieval time by 30%.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to aid case preparation, contributing to a 90% success rate in cases handled.
  • Streamlined communication between attorneys and clients, improving response times by 15% and boosting client satisfaction by 20%.
Virtual Paralegal
Industry:Law / LegalEmployment Period:May 2020 to November 2020 (6 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepared and drafted legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to support the firm’s legal processes.
  • Launched targeted social media campaigns that boosted client engagement and increased website traffic, generating a 20% rise in leads.
Virtual Assistant/Account Manager
Industry:Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PREmployment Period:July 2020 to November 2020 (4 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Managed LinkedIn profiles for multiple CEOs, leveraging Sales Navigator to increase client outreach, resulting in a 40% boost in sales and engagement.
  • Streamlined email management, improving prioritization of urgent and important emails, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks for the employer.
Social Media Manager/Virtual Assistant
Industry:OthersEmployment Period:August 2020 to November 2020 (3 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Developed daily creative content for social media platforms.
  • Managed and posted content on Facebook and Instagram, doubling follower engagement and sales.
  • Streamlined social media posting schedules, improving the employer's social media system efficiency by 60%.
Virtual Assistant
Industry:Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PREmployment Period:November 2020 to January 2021 (2 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Scheduled daily tasks, enhancing team performance and organization by 45%.
  • Streamlined file management processes, resulting in a 30% improvement in the company’s document storage and retrieval system.
Paralegal, Sales Telemarketer and HR Assistant
Industry:Hotel / HospitalityEmployment Period:November 2020 to January 2021 (2 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Filed small claims cases in U.S. courts through online filing platforms, ensuring efficient case submission.
  • Prepared legal documents, streamlining the legal department's workflow and increasing document processing output by 25%.
  • Managed online postings of hotel and apartment bookings across various travel sites, contributing to a 5% increase in sales.
  • Assisted the HR manager in the hiring process, improving recruitment efficiency and candidate screening.
FB / Social Media Engagement
Industry:Exhibitions / Event management / MICEEmployment Period:November 2020 to December 2020 (1 Month)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Created daily creative content 
  • Posted content in Facebook, resulting in a doubled interaction rate with the followers
Conveyancing Paralegal/Legal & Admin Assistant
Industry:Property / Real EstateEmployment Period:January 2022 to June 2023 (17 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Improved administrative processes, resulting in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Managed the settlement process for clients’ acquired properties, increasing client satisfaction by 60%.
  • Handled data entry and document management for accurate and organized client files.
  • Drafted initial correspondence and post-settlement letters to clients.
  • Conducted legal searches and prepared documentation for settlements.
  • Set up and maintained PEXA workspaces for property transfers and settlement processing.
Team Administrator & Mortgage Broker Assistant
Industry:Property / Real EstateEmployment Period:June 2023 to September 2024 (15 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Implemented new digital filing software for improved file organization.
  • Reduced document search time through better file management.
  • Streamlined the client intake process to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Reduced response time to client inquiries by optimizing processes.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by improving communication channels between brokers and clients.
  • Assisted the sales team in saving, labeling, and organizing client-submitted documents.
  • Improved the lead processing system by 60% through efficient document management.
  • Took charge of the settlement process to ensure all aspects were handled properly.
  • Achieved 90% satisfaction from clients and management through effective settlement oversight.
  • Prepared and submitted pre-qualified and qualified client documents for lenders, supporting brokers with administrative tasks.
Executive Assistant
Industry:Healthcare / MedicalEmployment Period:October 2024 to January 2025 (3 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:Improved file organization system by implementing a new digital filing software, resulting in a 80% decrease in time spent searching for documents. Managed client intake process, streamlining workflow and reducing response time by 40%, resulting in an increase in client satisfaction ratings by 40%. Streamlined communication processes between brokers and clients, resulting in a 40% increase in client satisfaction ratings and a 30% decrease in response time to client inquiries. Assisted the sales team with their daily tasks of saving and labeling submitted documents from clients, resulting in a 60% improvement of the system of processing the leads Took over to oversee the settlement process to ensure everything is in place, resulting in a 90% satisfaction from the clients and the management Assisted
Education History

Field of Study:

Political Science

Major:

Political Science

Graduation Date:

April 2017

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification:

Not Applicable

Skills

★★★ Advanced:
Paralegal, Legal Research, Legal Documenting, Documentations, Microsoft Office, Email Handling, Telephone Skills, Data Entry

★★ Intermediate:
.NET 2.0

Work at Home Capabilities

Internet Bandwidth:

Between 5mbps to 100mbps

Working Environment:

Private Room

Speed Test Result:

https://www.speedtest.net/result/16878682384

Internet Type:

Fiber

Hardware Type:

Laptop

Brand Name:

Apple M3 Macbook Air 2024 model

Processor:

8-core CPU

Operating System:

MacOS X