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Work History
Education
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Student Athlete Career
References
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Andy Ho Min Sang

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Driven and analytical, with solid foundation in legal principles and passion for justice. Possesses comprehensive understanding of legal research and effective communication skills. Poised to make meaningful contributions through strategic problem-solving and dedicated client advocacy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Andrew Byrnes Law Group
08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Requested and reviewed incoming particulars from the prosecutions for new client enquiries
  • Prepared Briefs of Evidence and wrote initial observations
  • Communicated with stakeholders (clients, prosecutions, police, prosecutors, barristers, and courts)
  • Conducted legal research and drafted advice
  • Prepared and reviewed legal documents and court forms
  • Managed case files using legal software (LEAP)
  • Requested extensions for legal aid matters
  • Managed invoicing.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Performed daily office administration tasks, such as monitoring emails, handling phone enquiries, filing documents, and managing clients

2023 Canberra Summer Clerkship

HWL Ebsworth
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Attended client meetings
  • Conducted and reviewed searches required for property transactions
  • Assisted in preparing leasing documents
  • Assisted in preparing contract documents
  • Attended settlement of a conveyance transaction
  • Attended registration at the Land Titles office
  • Calculated transfer duties

Paralegal

Brightstone Legal
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Reported directly to the managing solicitor of the Canberra office
  • Prepared content-specific files for pending cases in a timely manner
  • Researched and analysed legal matters for specific cases to appear in court
  • Maintained communication with solicitors and clients, resulting in smooth business transactions and experiences
  • Delivered exceptional administrative support for the Canberra office

Paralegal

Legal Aid ACT (Youth Law Centre)
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted legal research for specific cases
  • Carried out initial interviews with clients either in person or via phone
  • Relayed information to the managing solicitor and communicated the advice back to the client
  • Drafted legal documents as necessary
  • Followed up on clients on different legal matters
  • Conducted daily administrative tasks

Sales Consultant

Ruiz Group Real Estate
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted licensed agents in promoting property listings for potential customers
  • Managed office social media accounts
  • Managed client relationships
  • Summarized relevant daily news and articles to group leaders

Immigration Legal Intern

Maxwell & Co. Barristers and Solicitors
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted case-specific legal research
  • Monitored emails
  • Handled phone enquiries
  • Prepared relevant documentation
  • Managed office social media accounts
  • Organized the 2022 Graduation marketing event

Education

Juris Doctor - Law

Australian National University
11-2024

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

The University of Melbourne
12-2021

Skills

  • LEAP software proficiency
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • File management
  • Client management
  • Administrative expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership skills
  • Document drafting
  • Research and data collection
  • Legal writing
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Witness interviewing
  • Court transcription

Student Athlete Career

  • Victoria Eagles (Gridiron), Victoria State representative, 2020 - 2021
  • Melbourne Uni Royals (Gridiron), Melbourne University Gridiron Club representative, 2018 - 2021
  • Frankston Blues (Basketball), Frankston Men's Basketball representative, 2017 - 2018
  • SHSID (Basketball), Men's Varsity Basketball Team, 2015 - 2017, 5 Shanghai High School Basketball League champions., 1 Jr.NBA championship., Final 4 in Asian Pacific Basketball Youth Cup.

References

  • Asfandyar Shaffi, Associate at Andrew Byrnes Law Group, ash@andrewbyrneslawgroup.com.au
  • Shuonan Zhao, Managing solicitor of Canberra office of Brightstone legal, s.zhao@brightstonelegal.com.au
  • Michael Sassella, Managing solicitor at Youth Law Centre, Michael.Sassella@legalaidact.org.au
  • Darren D., Ruiz Group Real Estate Manager, darren.d@ruizproperty.com.au
  • Jayme Lawman, Shanghai High School International Division Varsity Head Coach, jaymelawman@me.com

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working

Timeline

2023 Canberra Summer Clerkship

HWL Ebsworth
11.2023 - 12.2023

Paralegal

Andrew Byrnes Law Group
08.2023 - 10.2024

Paralegal

Brightstone Legal
02.2023 - 08.2023

Paralegal

Legal Aid ACT (Youth Law Centre)
02.2023 - 05.2023

Immigration Legal Intern

Maxwell & Co. Barristers and Solicitors
05.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Consultant

Ruiz Group Real Estate
02.2022 - 12.2022

Juris Doctor - Law

Australian National University

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

The University of Melbourne
Andy Ho Min Sang