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Catriona Mount

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Juris Doctor candidate in penultimate year of study with over two years of professional legal experience. Experienced in providing support and assistance to legal teams in fast-paced, demanding settings. Adept in legal research and the drafting of legal documents, with a strong understanding of the litigation process. Eager for the opportunity to leverage my experience and develop my knowledge and skills with a seasonal clerkship.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Secretary

Thomson Geer
Melbourne, VIC
01.2024 - Current
  • Providing all aspects of administrative support to Partners and team in the management of a wide variety of insurance matters
  • Drafting correspondence and court documents
  • Conducting legal research
  • Reviewing and summarising relevant material
  • Drafting advice to clients
  • Facilitating monthly billing.

Legal Intern

Eleos Anti-Death Penalty Clinic (Monash University)
Melbourne, VIC
08.2024 - 12.2024

Paralegal

Shine Lawyers
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Worked across WorkCover, Abuse, and Travel Law matters, covering multiple jurisdictions
  • Provided support in file management throughout every stage of litigation, including the trial process
  • Compiled briefs, drafted instructions to counsel, conducted research tasks, reviewed and summarised relevant documents
  • Acted as the first point of contact for clients and provided regular updates regarding the progress of their claims.

Pharmacy Assistant

Star Pharmacy
Kew, VIC
03.2018 - 12.2022

Education

J.D.: Juris Doctor -

Monash University
Melbourne, CBD Campus
01.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Studies

The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
01.2020

Diploma in Languages: Spanish -

The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
01.2020

V.C.E. Certificate -

Genazzano FCJ College
Kew, VIC
12.2016

Skills

  • Highly competent in Mimecast, Filesite, Aderant and Microsoft Suite programs
  • Legal research
  • Writing skills
  • Task prioritization abilities
  • Hard working
  • Adaptable
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration skills
  • Effective communicator

Volunteer Experience

 01/2020 - 01/2022

Mentor, Edmund Rice Homework Club, Flemington, VIC

 This role involved working with children of primarily refugee backgrounds to ensure that they're given the opportunity to excel, both in their academic and personal lives.

Timeline

Legal Intern

Eleos Anti-Death Penalty Clinic (Monash University)
08.2024 - 12.2024

Legal Secretary

Thomson Geer
01.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Shine Lawyers
01.2022 - 12.2023

Pharmacy Assistant

Star Pharmacy
03.2018 - 12.2022

J.D.: Juris Doctor -

Monash University

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Studies

The University of Melbourne

Diploma in Languages: Spanish -

The University of Melbourne

V.C.E. Certificate -

Genazzano FCJ College

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