Indira Gaitor
New Providence
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience in providing high level administrative and legal support to Firm's Principal. Adept at legal document preparation in Family Matters, Litigation, Companies, Probates. Proven track record of client relations, managing case files and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Sharon Wilson & Co.
New Providence, The Bahamas
02.2005 - Current
- Schedule perspective/existing client appointments and onboard new clients.
- Maintain organized case files, facilitating efficient retrieval of information.
- Train junior legal assistants in firm procedures and practices to ensure smooth integration into the team environment.
- Conducted comprehensive title investigation in respect to various tracts of land comprising a 2,000+ acre tract of land and produced a 500+ page Abstract of Title consisting of 514 deeds used in a highly contested Quieting Titles Action.
- Assist in trial preparation by organizing evidence and exhibits, contributing to effective courtroom presentations.
- Liaise with external parties, including courts and office of opposing counsel, ensuring timely information exchange.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while handling a high volume of client data across multiple practice areas.
- Assist Firm's Principal in interviewing clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Maximize attorney productivity by drafting legal documents such as Divorce Petitions and supporting documents, Affidavits, Applications under the Civil Procedure Rules, 2022, Orders, Bill of Costs, Drafting documents for Court of Appeal and Privy Council, Citizenship Applications, Probates/Letters of Administration Applications, Conveyances & Mortgages, Incorporation/Annual Maintenance of Companies
- Support Firm's Principal and attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and creating Court Bundles contributing to successful outcomes in hearings and trials.
- Communicate with clients regarding case updates enhancing client relations and satisfaction.
- Utilize legal software (LEAP) to manage case documentation, streamline workflows, time-keeping and billing.
- Scan, convert, and organize records into electronic format.
- Safeguarded client interests by ensuring proper service of legal documents and maintaining proof of service records.
- Ensure compliance with court deadlines by accurately tracking dates.
- Prepare Client Invoices.
Legal Assistant
Malcom Adderley & Co.
New Providence, The Bahamas
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided clerical support to Principal of the Firm by preparing correspondence, receiving calls, copying, faxing, and maintaining client files.
- Prepared Conveyances, Mortgages and Probates/Letters of Administration.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
College of The Bahamas
New Providence, The Bahamas 09-1997
Skills
- Hard worker
- Fast learner
- Efficient
- Analytical thinker
- Anticipate attorney's needs
- Work with minimal supervision
- Legal document drafting & preparation
- Effective client communication
- Client billing
- Microsoft Office
- LEAP (Legal Software)
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Sharon Wilson & Co.
02.2005 - Current
Legal Assistant
Malcom Adderley & Co.
01.2003 - 01.2005
Associate of Arts - History
College of The Bahamas