Cassandra Carman
Paralegal
Cronulla,NSW
Summary
Driven Paralegal who thrives in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations. An ambitious individual who is motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
NSW Crime Commission
Sydney, NSW
03.2020 - Current
- Provide efficient administrative and paralegal assistance to support the operation of legal services within the Commission, including photocopying, scanning, file collation and management, telephone inquiries, organising and supporting meetings, etc.
- Assist the Commission to respond to subpoenas and other processes requiring the Commission to gather and/or produce information, documents or other items by gathering, collating and reviewing documents sought by such processes
- Conduct guided legal research and analysis to support the functions of the Commission, and ensure on-time, quality delivery consistent with agreed outcomes; including the interrogation of various databases and information systems
- Work collaboratively to establish or review administrative systems and processes to support legal and operational
teams; temporarily take on additional duties to cover workload peaks and absences. - Assist in the preparation of briefs to counsel
- Provide assistance in overall document finalisation
- Draft timely and accurate legal and other routine correspondence to assist legal staff
- File documents with court registries and liaise with court registry staff on routine and/or administrative issues (e.g. hearings, settlements, bail documents, etc.
- Coordinate, schedule and record commitments to assist with the efficient management of team resources (e.g. examinations, legal proceedings, meetings, etc.)
- Maintain appropriate manual and electronic recordkeeping systems to ensure the accurate, up-to-date and safe storage of information; develop and implement effective monitoring systems to ensure sufficient lead time for upcoming assignments and/or follow-up activities
- Prepare statistical and/or ad hoc reports in accordance with statutory, policy and/or management requirements
Legal Personal Assistant/Secretary, Lawyers
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Sydney, NSW
09.2019 - 03.2020
- File and Serve Court documents such as affidavits, responses, submissions, list of authorities and short minutes of order
- Prepare files for first court dates, hearings and judgments.
- Open new matters on 'Aderant' and 'Caseflow'.
- Draft letters for the service of court documents.
- Assist in Brief for Counsel preparation.
- Complete basic administration tasks such as answering telephone, responding to emails, scanning and document collation.
- Respond to and complete partner and solicitor requests
Accounting Administration Assistant
Ken Carman And Associates Chartered Accounting
Merimbula/ Remotely, NSW
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Proficient in MYOB essentials Monitor account payable cheques, prepare invoices and prepare updates on all accounts
- Maintain files on all account receivables and update records as required
- Perform research to resolve client queries
- Prepare and document all taxes and associated filing
- Ensure efficient client services and provide support to administration staff
- Assist Accountants and prepare all financial data and reports
- Liaise with clients to encourage and promote efficient use of Accountant resources
- Coordinate with management, recommend improvement in quality of accounting and provide operational support
Police Officer/Investigator
NSW Police
Sydney, NSW
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Managing high workloads and making crucial decisions in a high stress environment Associate Degree qualifications in ethical practices, communication and customer service
- Co-ordination and management of external agencies to achieve common goals
- Adhere to strict professional dress and grooming standards
- Work closely with diverse populations confidently and with minimal supervision
- Legal research and investigation
- Lead investigator for serious criminal matters
- Brief of Evidence preparation for matters to be heard at court
- Co-ordinate matters to be heard at court including the organisation and preparation of witnesses and victims
Customer Service Representative
Airport Agencies/ Regional Express Airlines
Merimbula, NSW
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Two years plus previous experience using proprietary industry software along with Microsoft excel, flight booking and scheduling software
- Confidently communicating and managing the entirety of the airport whilst reporting directly to the Operations Manager
- Diffusing and de-escalating challenging behaviours
- Managing travel planning and travel arrangements for a large range of clients
- Implementing all standard operating procedures and strictly maintaining schedules with thorough time management
Education
Associate Degree - Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
05.2014 - 12.2015
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Care
Wave College
07.2018 - 03.2019
Higher School Certificate -
Eden Marine High School
01.2004 - 12.2009
Skills
* Fast and efficient in company technology to operate efficiently and effectively to a high standard
* Experience in legal research and investigation from NSW Police Force
* Work collaboratively in a team environment to ensure clients expectations are met as well as group goals
* Anticipate plans, prioritise work demands and manage competing demands
* Ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner
* Prioritise and complete multiple simultaneous projects to maximise efficiency and achieve critical deadlines
* Exhibit professional communication through verbal and written correspondence
* The ability to sort, order, and manage large volumes of exhibits,documents, files, evidence, data, and other information
Attributes
- Highly trustworthy and loyal
- Personable and professional
- Hardworking and eager to seek new challenges
- Punctual and reliable
Timeline
Paralegal
NSW Crime Commission
03.2020 - Current
Legal Personal Assistant/Secretary, Lawyers
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
09.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Care
Wave College
07.2018 - 03.2019
Accounting Administration Assistant
Ken Carman And Associates Chartered Accounting
01.2017 - 08.2019
Police Officer/Investigator
NSW Police
12.2014 - 12.2017
Associate Degree - Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
05.2014 - 12.2015
Customer Service Representative
Airport Agencies/ Regional Express Airlines
03.2011 - 05.2013
Higher School Certificate -
Eden Marine High School
01.2004 - 12.2009