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Charlotte Williams Swinnen

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Fifth-year Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts student with experience as a paralegal and intern in commercial and community law. Highly proficient in problem-solving and working under pressure, delivering positive engagements and excellent communication skills as a senior staff member across busy hospitality venues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Aldermane
04.2024 - Current
  • Working within the Pro Bono team of a legal and strategic advisory firm specializing in government projects
  • Support Managing Partner and senior associates on various commercial and corporate law matters
  • Demonstrate commercial awareness and industry knowledge during meeting preparations
  • Assess new developments in procurement and contract law
  • Prepare legal insights for the firm’s website, edit head agreements, and summarize panel head agreements
  • Meet tight deadlines, especially when providing advice to Pro Bono clients
  • Draft costs settlements, non-disclosure agreements, due diligence reports, and client meeting preparations.

Intern

Canberra Community Law
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported the Supervising Senior Solicitor on Disability Discrimination Law matters
  • Attended client appointments, prepared file notes, conducted research, drafted client correspondence, and assisted with tribunal proceedings
  • Completed a research paper addressing discrepancies between the Social Security Act 1991 (Cth) and tax law.

Senior Staff Member

Edgars Inn Pub
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw new staff members and ensured an efficient and productive workplace environment
  • Worked as a waitress, bartender, and barista.

Front of House Staff Member

Assembly Pub
02.2021 - 03.2022

Independent Tutor

01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided support and assistance to high school students for English and French studies
  • Demonstrated proficiency in written and communication skills.

Waitress

Café de France
01.2018 - 01.2019

Education

Double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies and Sexuality

Australian National University
12.2024

Year 12 -

St Catherine’s School Waverley
12.2019

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Team-oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • High level of organization
  • Legal writing
  • Advanced research skills
  • Fluent in French
  • NV1 Security Clearance applicant

Volunteer Experience

  • Canberra Community Law, Volunteer Paralegal, 2024-03-01, Present, Acted as the first respondent for clients seeking appointments, Took intake forms and triaged clients to the appropriate solicitor based on their individual matter, Liaised with vulnerable and disadvantaged clients
  • Red Shield Appeal, 2015-03-01, 2019-03-31, Volunteered with the Australian Red Cross to raise funds for social programs in Sydney

Extracurricular Activities

Overseas Academic Exchange, University College Maastricht, 2023-08-01, 2023-12-31, Completed an international academic exchange in the second semester of the fourth year at the Australian National University ICS Sport, 2020-02-01, 2022-11-30, Participated in ANU inter-college sports: soccer, AFL, basketball, hockey, badminton, touch rugby, ultimate frisbee, and tennis

Timeline

Intern

Canberra Community Law
06.2024 - 07.2024

Paralegal

Aldermane
04.2024 - Current

Senior Staff Member

Edgars Inn Pub
03.2022 - 07.2023

Front of House Staff Member

Assembly Pub
02.2021 - 03.2022

Independent Tutor

01.2020 - 02.2022

Waitress

Café de France
01.2018 - 01.2019

Double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies and Sexuality

Australian National University

Year 12 -

St Catherine’s School Waverley

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