Carla JOHNSTON
WERRIBEE,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated to learn and detail-oriented team player with strong organisational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to handle multiple events simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Coordinator – Professional Legal Education
Victoria Legal Aid
09.2013 - Current
- Coordinate and manage delivery of training programs
- Contribute to planning, development and implementation of the PLE program
- Event management
- Liaise with VLA staff, community legal sector and the private profession to facilitate their participation in PLE events
- Collect and analyse statistics and compile evaluation data.
Administrative Services Officer - Legal Help
Victoria Legal Aid
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Provide a wide range of legal secretarial and administrative support to the allocated
- Co-ordinate appointments, conferences and documentation between clients, and legal practitioners; follow up outstanding matters
- Liaise and communicate with clients, persons and organisations who impact on the work ensure the efficient and effective delivery of legal services
- Initiate and assist in the implementation of procedures to enhance the legal and administrative work practices of the team.
Administrative Services Officer - Community Legal Education
Victoria Legal Aid
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks
- Delivering and implementing community events, community legal education activities
- Assist with marketing and promotion of publications and community activities and help evaluate outcomes
- Support reporting functions by coordinating monthly reports and collating CLE data
- Other administrative duties as required such as email management and scheduling of meetings/appointments.
Legal Assistant - Civil Justice Program
Victoria Legal Aid
06.2010 - 08.2012
Senior Legal Assistant - Neighbourhood Justice Centre
Victoria Legal Aid
10.2011 - 11.2011
Legal Assistant - Criminal Law Melbourne
Victoria Legal Aid
08.2011 - 10.2011
Law Clerk
Michael Sandor & Associates
03.2008 - 05.2010
Retail Assistant
Mitre 10 (Hoppers Crossing)
12.2000 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice
The Australian Institute of Public Safety
Melbourne, Victoria2007
Certificate IV - Legal Services -
RMIT
Melbourne, VictoriaSkills
- Advanced Computer skills
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- Task Prioritization
- Organisational Efficiency
- Ability to understand Italian
- Great organisational skills
- Ability to work in a professional manner
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- File Organisation
References
- Bec Mason, Legal Learning and Development Advisor, Professional Legal Education, Victoria Legal Aid, 0419 112 765, Bec.Mason@vla.vic.gov.au
- Hala Atwa, Managing Lawyer, Professional Legal Education, Victoria Legal Aid, 0431 714 801, Hala.Atwa@vla.vic.gov.au
Professional Development
2018
Event Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Timeline
Training Coordinator – Professional Legal Education
Victoria Legal Aid
09.2013 - Current
Administrative Services Officer - Legal Help
Victoria Legal Aid
08.2012 - 09.2013
Administrative Services Officer - Community Legal Education
Victoria Legal Aid
03.2012 - 08.2013
Senior Legal Assistant - Neighbourhood Justice Centre
Victoria Legal Aid
10.2011 - 11.2011
Legal Assistant - Criminal Law Melbourne
Victoria Legal Aid
08.2011 - 10.2011
Legal Assistant - Civil Justice Program
Victoria Legal Aid
06.2010 - 08.2012
Law Clerk
Michael Sandor & Associates
03.2008 - 05.2010
Retail Assistant
Mitre 10 (Hoppers Crossing)
12.2000 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice
The Australian Institute of Public Safety
Certificate IV - Legal Services -
RMIT