Cassandra Briggs
Dapto,Australia
Summary
I am a resourceful Legal Assistant with 6 plus years of experience in drafting legal documents, managing files and communicating with clients. I possess skills with my experience and have a strong ability to learn and advance more in my career. I have demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentially, providing support to customers and contributing positively to team efforts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant and Receptionist
Sward Law
Shellharbour Village, Australia
03.2022 - Current
- Administration duties such as answering calls, emails, and booking appointments through Microsoft Calendar.
- Time recording, including billable and non-billable units.
- Use of the Commonwealth Court Portal to file documents.
- Use of PEXA for electronic conveyancing, including preparing settlement documents, entering financial statements, and preparing settlement figures.
- Assisting solicitors in family law and a licensed conveyancer.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, affidavits, disclosure documents, and letters.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist solicitors in family law preparation.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans, and conference requirements.
- Correspond daily with clients, solicitors, councils, banks, etc.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
Animal Care Attendant
Woof Wonderland
Oak Flats, Australia
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Overseeing dogs of all sizes in playgroups, keeping track of them visually, and controlling the level of play.
- Driving the work vehicle to collect and drop off dogs covering suburbs from Kiama to Bulli.
- Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures in accordance with protocols, health standards, and ensuring workspace is free of waste, fur, and other hazards.
- Performed nail trims, standard washing and blow-drying, and de-shedding on dogs.
- Record keeping of dogs' attendance, injuries, and feeding schedules.
- Performing light receptionist duties, such as answering phones, emails, and greeting customers.
- Monitoring behavior and reporting health concerns to management or the pet parent.
Legal Assistant
Kells Lawyers
Wollongong, Australia
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Legal assistant to two lawyers, and a partner.
- General administration duties such as managing high-volume calls, emails, and maintaining calendars by scheduling appointments, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
- Conserves solicitors' time by reading, researching, and reviewing correspondence and legal documents.
- Prepare invoices and track payments.
- Time recording
- Estate planning services, such as preparing wills, powers of attorney, and appointments of enduring guardians.
- The use of PEXA, opening workspaces, preparing documents, inviting, and communicating with other parties.
Education
Certificate IV -
Legal Services (Advanced Entry)
08.2024
Certificate lll -
Legal Services
10.2022
High School -
St Joseph’s High School
Albion Park12.2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- People skills
- Software skills (excel, word, LEAP, Pexa, Microsoft office)
- Legal/Court processes
- Document preparation
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
References
- Nikita Freeburn, Animal Care Attendant at Woof Wonderland, 0456 078 333
- Jarrad Downs, Partner at Kells Lawyers, (02) 4221 9311
Timeline
Legal Assistant and Receptionist
Sward Law
03.2022 - Current
Animal Care Attendant
Woof Wonderland
06.2020 - 03.2022
Legal Assistant
Kells Lawyers
09.2015 - 03.2020
Certificate IV -
Legal Services (Advanced Entry)
Certificate lll -
Legal Services
High School -
St Joseph’s High School
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