Uraia Koroi
Lautoka
Summary
Admitted to the Fiji Legal Bar with a Bachelor of Law and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice, embracing 9 years of extensive experience in Family, Criminal, Property and Civil and Commercial Law. A perpetual learner, constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills within any organization. Strongest assets include unwavering honesty, self-discipline, strong work ethics, adaptability, and eagerness to learn from seasoned professionals to consistently uphold the highest standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Solicitor
Naidu Lawyers
04.2022 - Current
- Discuss with walk-ins and potential clients how to assist them with any of their case and give them a rough estimate of costing of work that needs to be done.
- Preparing internal agreements with clients to reflect work to be done and estimated cost of work to be done before proceeding with their case.
- Built strong relationships with current clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
- Attending to mentions, hearing or trials for either the Firm's matters or through instructions from other Firms or Institutions at the Magistrates Court, High Court or Court of Appeal.
- Drafted well-structured written Legal Opinions for clients who wants to weigh out their options legally.
- Contributed to the firm''s overall success by maintaining a high rate of client retention and consistently achieving positive case outcomes.
- Negotiated advantageous settlements on behalf of clients, minimizing risk and exposure during litigation processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both new and existing clients.
- Drafted and reviewed well-structured employment contracts, tenancy agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Rental Agreements, Loan agreements and Demand Letters.
- Drafted and reviewed well-structured Wills, Letter of Administrations, Probates, Deed of Renunciations, Transfer of Properties, Transmission by Death, Power of Attorney, Caveats and Amendment of Names.
- Drafted documents for registration of new companies and business, statutory demands, winding up of companies application in Courts and reviewing Company documents.
- Prepared Court documents for Criminal matters, Family matters and Civil Litigation matters and have them filed in the respective Court registry.
- Scrutinized evidence thoroughly, identifying weaknesses in opposing counsel''s claims to strengthen client defense strategies.
- Mentored junior associates, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm''s success.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing efficient case management systems to improve overall productivity.
- Participated in continuing legal education programs to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in specialized practice areas.
- Contributed to business development efforts by participating in networking events and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
- Developed persuasive arguments for court hearings, resulting in favorable judgments for the majority of cases handled.
- Attended to Conveyancing matters from initiating the Sale and Purchase of Properties to settling it.
- Advising and assisting overseas client on immigration matters from Visa to Citizenship by liaising with the Fiji Immigration Department.
- Dealing with accounts and Trust Account for the Firm.
Solicitor
Radhika Reddy Law
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Discuss with walk-ins and potential clients how we can assist them with any of their case and give them a rough estimate of costing of work that needs to be done.
- Preparing internal agreements with clients to reflect work to be done and estimated cost of work to be done before proceeding with their case.
- Built strong relationships with current clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
- Attending to mentions, hearing or trials for either the Firm's matters or through instructions from other Firms or Institutions at the Magistrates Court, High Court or Court of Appeal.
- Drafted well-structured written Legal Opinions for clients who wants to weigh out their options legally.
- Contributed to the firm''s overall success by maintaining a high rate of client retention and consistently achieving positive case outcomes.
- Negotiated advantageous settlements on behalf of clients, minimizing risk and exposure during litigation processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both new and existing clients.
- Drafted and reviewed well-structured employment contracts, tenancy agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Rental Agreements, Loan agreements and Demand Letters.
- Drafted and reviewed well-structured Wills, Letter of Administrations, Probates, Deed of Renunciations, Transfer of Properties, Transmission by Death, Power of Attorney, Caveats and Amendment of Names.
- Drafted documents for registration of new companies and business, statutory demands, winding up of companies application in Courts and reviewing Company documents.
- Prepared Court documents for Criminal matters, Family matters and Civil Litigation matters and have them filed in the respective Court registry.
- Scrutinized evidence thoroughly, identifying weaknesses in opposing counsel''s claims to strengthen client defense strategies.
- Mentored junior associates, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm''s success.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing efficient case management systems to improve overall productivity.
- Participated in continuing legal education programs to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in specialized practice areas.
- Contributed to business development efforts by participating in networking events and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
- Developed persuasive arguments for court hearings, resulting in favorable judgments for the majority of cases handled.
Legal Intern
Merchant Finance Pte Limited
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Analyzed statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Appeared for cases in Magistrate Courts and High Courts regarding debt recovery matters and repossession orders.
- Prepared instructions to other Law Firms in other Jurisdictions to appear for our matters.
- Liaising with Credit Officers for bad debts that needs to be recovered through legal proceedings.
- Preparation of Legal Demand Letters to debtors and organizing service through registered Bailiffs.
- Preparation of Writ of Summons & Statement of Claim in the Magistrate Court and High Court.
- Preparation of Judgment Debtors Summons to be filed and served to bad debtors.
- Learning and attending to the Personal Properties Security Portal to register Properties to be securities for lending out loans by the institutions.
Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Provided comprehensive legal opinions and conducted extensive research.
- Handled client directives covering areas such as Criminal, Civil, Family, Administration & Probate and conveyancing.
- Handled preparation of Caveats, Letters of Administration, and Probates.
- Draft Family Form Documents for child residence and child, parent and spousal maintenance, Terms of Settlements, Adoption Applications, Stop Departure Orders, Injunction Orders, Child recovery Orders
- Communicated with adversarial attorneys regarding cases.
- Organized and executed informative sessions in Bua, Macuata, and Cakaudrove to enhance community engagement.
- Provide sound legal advice to members of the public on areas of Criminal, Family Law, Civil Law, Probates and Letter of Administration De Bonis Non.
- Attend to certifying True Copies of documents for members of the public
- Ensured comprehensive support during prison visits including instruction gathering and form assistance.
- Appear for mentions for any of our cases in the Magistrates Court and High Court and also assist members of public who are charged and brought to Court for the first time through our Duty Solicitor Services (DSS)
- Conduct Hearings and Trials in the Magistrates Court and in the High Court for Trial Proper, Voire Dire Hearings, Newton Hearing, Trial In Absentia, Formal Proof, Bail & Sentence Hearing for Criminal matters and similarly in Family and Civil matters.
- Participated in continuing education sessions to stay updated on current legal practices.
Placement
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Drafted comprehensive legal opinions.
- Compiled required materials for trials including all relevant disclosures.
- Performed comprehensive investigation.
- Monitored legal proceedings in courtroom.
- Participated in a workshop on 'Recovery, Confiscation and Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime'.
Attache'
TL Lawyers
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service over the phone.
- Arranged appointments with clients.
- Ensure accurate and timely entries in the Master Diary for legal professionals.
- Engaged Court Registry for updates on court matters.
- Managed comprehensive filing system for streamlined access.
- Conducted detailed legal research.
- Maintained accurate records of document receipt and dispatch.
- Filed court documents for civil, criminal, and family matters.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Intern
Vanuatu Law Commission
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Research on Law Reform for Customary Reconciliation and Sexual Offences.
- Helped in preparing a Recommendation paper for the Government of Vanuatu on Customary Reconciliation and Sexual Offences.
Education
Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP) - Family Law and Human Rights, Skills and Practice, Criminal Litigation, Skills and Practice, Wills and Estates, Skills & Practice, Conveyancing Skills and Practice, Business Law Skills and Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji08.2016
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of The South Pacific
Vanuatu12-2015
High School Diploma -
Suva Grammar School
Nasese, Suva01-2010
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Proficient in MS PowerPoint
- Good phone etiquette
- Good email etiquette
- Good written skills
- Good verbal skills
- Good listening skills
- Analytical skills
- Investigation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Research skills
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
- Case management expertise
- Legal document preparation
- Legal research expertise
- Employment law
- Criminal law
- Family law experience
- Real estate law expertise
- Contract drafting proficiency
Fnpf
MN12561890S
References
- Mr Jeremaia Waqainabete, Deputy Director, Legal Aid Commission, 41 Loftus Street, Suva, 9925835, Jeremaia.Waqainabete@legalaid.org.fj
- Ms Salote Nasedra, Principal Legal Officer, Legal Aid Commission, 41 Loftus Street, Suva, 9222659, Salote.Nasedra@legalaid.org.fj
- Mr Aisea Paka, Captain – RFMF, Director Force Legal Services, 9408830, aiseapaka@gmail.com
- Christina Choy, Acting Manager Legal, Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission, 9202163, christina.choy@fccc.gov.fj
Hobbies and Interests
- Research on relevant areas of law
- Reading journal articles and literature
- Travel
Tin
11-63562-0-2
Travelling, Socializing, learning a new skill other than Law.
I am also an out door person and love to travel and learn about other cultures, visit countries and meeting new people and love to network with all kinds of people from all walks of life. I love learning new things that has nothing to do with my current profession and in a way build my self esteem.
Languages
Fiji
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Solicitor
Naidu Lawyers
04.2022 - Current
Solicitor
Radhika Reddy Law
09.2019 - 04.2022
Legal Intern
Merchant Finance Pte Limited
04.2019 - 09.2019
Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
12.2016 - 04.2019
Placement
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
04.2016 - 05.2016
Attache'
TL Lawyers
01.2016 - 01.2016
Intern
Vanuatu Law Commission
07.2015 - 11.2015
Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP) - Family Law and Human Rights, Skills and Practice, Criminal Litigation, Skills and Practice, Wills and Estates, Skills & Practice, Conveyancing Skills and Practice, Business Law Skills and Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of The South Pacific
High School Diploma -
Suva Grammar School
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