Detail-oriented and highly motivated Paralegal with over 2 years of experience supporting attorneys in various areas of law, including corporate and commercial, property, tech, IP and employment law. Proficient in legal research and in drafting high level legal documents.
Adept at managing client relationships, conducting in-depth legal research, and providing comprehensive support to ensure timely and effective legal services are provided to our clients.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritise tasks, and work efficiently under pressure.
Outstanding communication and organisational skills with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal support and contributing to the success of the firm.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Bespoke Law
05.2024 - Current
Assisting the Property team in drafting leases, heads of agreements, licenses and deeds.
Assisting the Corporate and Commercial team in drafting shareholder, sponsorship, talent and share option agreements and deeds.
Assisting the Employment team in drafting contractor and employment agreements.
Enhancing the firms processes and efficiency through the introduction of automated processes and artificial intelligence.
Maintaining strong relationships with clients.
Preparing and issuing contracts for execution.
File management.
Overseeing the firms social media presence on LinkedIn and via the website.
Reviewing and amending standard agreements such as non-disclosures and talent agreements.
Providing general assistance to all the lawyers.
Legal Assistant
Bespoke Law
06.2023 - 04.2024
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
Improved client satisfaction with prompt and effective communication regarding contract updates and inquiries.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and changes in law, ensuring firm's practices remained compliant and effective.
Assisted in drafting legal documents.
Office Services Assistant
K&L Gates
11.2022 - 06.2023
Conducting large printing jobs
Creating briefs for Barristers
Proof-reading reports and documents
Receiving and sending mail
Binding
Filing
General administration
Ad hoc tasks
Creating brochures and binders for clients, guests and interns.
Monitored stock of office supplies to report shortages to management.
Maintained monthly, weekly and daily reports of transaction.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) - Law
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
11.2021
High School Diploma -
Antonine College
Pascoe Vale South, VIC
12.2018
Skills
Legal Research
Proficient in MS Office
Client Communication
Document drafting
Legal writing
Proofreading
Contract Review
Accomplishments
Hired as a Legal Assistant in June 2023 and was promoted to Paralegal in May 2024.
Offered a role as Graduate Lawyer upon completion of my Degree (expected completion in November 2024).
Oversee the filing, drafting and execution of non-disclosure and talent agreements for our largest client (one of Australia's largest cosmetics companies). This often equates to over 50 agreements per month.
Additional Information
2012 West Preston Premiership player.
2020 Futsal Oz Division 1 Champions.
Enjoy trading on the stock and cryptocurrency markets.