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Alyssa McConnell

Hoppers Crossing,VIC

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

SLATER & GORDON LAWYERS
08.2021 - Current
  • Provided high levels of administrative and legal support to senior solicitors and executives
  • Applied strong time management skills to identify and prioritise conflicting tasks and responsibilities
  • Solely managed 150+ client file load in abusy and complex legal practice
  • Gained valuable leadership skills by mentoring and training new employees to ensure their ongoing success
  • Prepared and drafted legal correspondence to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
  • Summarised witness statements, legal documents and other material to provide solicitor with relevant material for cases
  • Revised and finalised letters, briefs, and memos

Trainee Legal Assistant

STRINGER CLARK LAWYERS
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Gained valuable legal skills and knowledge whilst working in a wide range of legal areas including Wills and Probate, Conveyancing and Worker's Compensation
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
  • Responded to in-person, telephone and email requests for information from involved parties
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Remained confidential and security focused whilst handing highly sensitive client information

Retail Assistant

KMART AUSTRALIA
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Gained critical thinking and problem-solving skills whilst playing an active role in settling customer disputes to achieve good outcomes for both the customer and company
  • Adhered to and achieved compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and also collaboratively in team environments
  • Exercised excellent communication skills whilst dealing with customers and various other business stakeholders
  • Worked closely with shift managers to solve problems and handle customer concerns
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone

Education

Bachelor of Law -

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Online/Remote
06.2028

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -

BRAUER COLLEGE
Warrnambool, VIC
10.2019

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Database & File Management
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Relationship Management
  • Task Prioritisation
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • Thorough Understanding of Legal Processes & Terminology
  • Litigation Support
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Salesforce Proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

SLATER & GORDON LAWYERS
08.2021 - Current

Trainee Legal Assistant

STRINGER CLARK LAWYERS
02.2021 - 07.2021

Retail Assistant

KMART AUSTRALIA
10.2018 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Law -

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -

BRAUER COLLEGE

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