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Calista Rees

Summary

Highly motivated Legal Secretary equipped with a positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large corporate office environments. Manages priorities for multiple high-profile principals and solicitors with ease. Positive relationships with court officials, clients, colleagues and law enforcement members. Pays great attention to detail as well as considering the overall goals of the company when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Organised and efficient to learn new processes quickly. I am a capable and driven individual who is always eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Secretary

McCabes
10.2021 - Current
  • Simultaneously assisted three principals on a range of client matters (100+ matters) with daily administrative tasks and general upkeep.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills by training other team members and colleagues.
  • Prioritised and organised multiple tasks to efficiently accomplish high-quality and timely work.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and drafted professional letters for solicitors and principals.
  • Improved office organisation by developing and improving processes and systems.
  • Received and made telephone calls to clients and businesses.
  • Organised files for court proceedings.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of multiple principals.

Babysitter

Self-employed
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behaviour.

Supermarket & Cafe Assistant

Flannerys Lane Cove
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.

Football Coach

Chatswood Rangers Sports Club
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
  • Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biodiversity & Conservation

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Chatswood High School
Chatswood, NSW
12.2019

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office and other software
  • Legal administrative support
  • Experience in developing and nurturing client relationships
  • Proactive hands-on approach
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Demonstrated excellence in time management
  • Thrives in team environment and autonomously

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Legal Secretary

McCabes
10.2021 - Current

Babysitter

Self-employed
01.2020 - 10.2021

Football Coach

Chatswood Rangers Sports Club
04.2017 - 09.2017

Supermarket & Cafe Assistant

Flannerys Lane Cove
06.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biodiversity & Conservation

Macquarie University

High School Diploma -

Chatswood High School

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