Ditai Waqnitoga
Labasa,Fiji
Summary
Experienced legal professional specialising in conveyancing and freehold transactions. Expertise in legal research, contract drafting, and case management, ensuring compliance and precision. Proficient in research tools and legal software, with strong strategic planning skills. Focused on advancing knowledge in land registry procedures and enhancing case law analysis.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Conveyancing paralegal
Sushil Sharma Lawyers
Labasa, Northern
2026.02 - Current
- Managed residential conveyancing cases.
- Managed complex caseloads whilst meeting strict deadlines for case completion.
- Analysed legal issues pertaining to residential property transactions, leading to accurate advice provision.
- Drafted contracts to facilitate property sales and purchases.
- Performed due diligence checks on properties, reducing potential risks.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations in conducting conveyancing duties.
- Liaised effectively with other law firms during property negotiations for successful deal closures.
- Streamlined communication between clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders for smoother transactions.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely delivery of services to clients.
- Prepared search reports and draft transfers, aiding smooth transaction processes.
- Assisted solicitors by preparing legal documents for conveyancing cases.
- Handled administrative tasks related to conveyancing matters improving office efficiency.
- Organised case files to ensure accessibility.
- Gathered property information by liaising with estate agents, solicitors and local authorities.
- Provided support during client meetings; ensured they were well-informed throughout the process.
- Addressed and answered client questions around financial and legal property concerns swiftly to provide excellent customer service.
Paralegal Officer
Sen Lawyers
Labasa, Northern
2024.01 - 2025.12
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents to support accurate and timely case preparation.
- Checked legal forms for correctness before handing them over to solicitors.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
- Navigated legal databases proficiently, retrieving relevant precedents swiftly.
- Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
- Compiled evidence for use at trial effectively.
- Conducted initial client interviews to gather case details.
- Facilitated communication between clients and solicitors with professionalism.
- Coordinated meetings between solicitors and clients for effective discussion.
- Liaised with external parties such as courts or barristers to expedite procedures.
- Prepared court filings, maintaining punctuality in submission deadlines.
- Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive legal information and privileged communications.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information to uphold ethics standards.
- Ensured up-to-date knowledge of laws by attending continuous professional development courses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (in-progress) - Law
University of the South Pacific
Labasa, Northern 2024.02 -
FSLC & FSFE - Accounting, Computer and Economics
Jai Narayan College
Suva, Central /2011 - /2015
Skills
- Freehold transactions
- Conveyancing practices
- Conveyance process
- Title searches expertise
- Land registry procedures
- Legal documentation preparation
- Completion statements
- Legal compliance
- Legal research competence
- Legal research skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal software proficiency
- Research tools utilisation
- Technical literacy
- Case management expertise
- Case law analysis
- Case analysis
- Legal counselling
- Legal citation
- Legal drafting
- Precision in execution
- Confidentiality maintenance
Affiliations
- Reading, travelling, sleeping, meeting new people
Timeline
Conveyancing paralegal
Sushil Sharma Lawyers
2026.02 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (in-progress) - Law
University of the South Pacific
2024.02 -
Paralegal Officer
Sen Lawyers
2024.01 - 2025.12
FSLC & FSFE - Accounting, Computer and Economics
Jai Narayan College
/2011 - /2015