Claire Cottrell-Dormer
Parramatta,NSW
Summary
Pursuing a part-time, internship, or casual position within a law firm to develop communication skills, enhance professional experiences, and strengthen problem-solving abilities. Recognised as a detail-oriented and reliable team player skilled in managing multiple tasks with diligence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers (RCR Lawyers)
05.2022 - Current
- Drafting and managing correspondences
- Attending District Court with Special Counsel
- Drafting Court documents
- Legal researching and providing research summaries for clients
- Liaising and meeting with clients and barristers
- Completed electronic Court filings
- File management
- Managing and responding to enquiries - 3-4 enquiries daily.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Collaborate with lawyers and partners to develop monthly matter reports
Marketing and Media Brand Ambassador
Streetfighter Media
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with the goal of advertising products and developing brand loyalty.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations and handing out flyers
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about companies or products
Paralegal
Marsden Chambers
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Drafting Court documents for Criminal, Property, Family and Wills and Estate matters
- Managing and drafting correspondences
- Legal aid extensions for Criminal matters
- Transcribing CCTV and body-worn footage
- File management and Managing enquiries
- Independent Children Lawyer’s (ICL) Chronology and drafting settlement adjustment sheets.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines (proficient with LEAP)
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel
Juicer and customer service team member
Top Juice
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Open and close the store by myself
- Calculate money in the tills
- Taking orders and make juice, yoghurts and Acai bowls
- Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaints, determining cause of the problem and selecting the best solution to solve the problem.
- Trained new staff regarding company operations, policies and services.
Fitness Attendant and Sales Assistant
Plus Fitness Gym
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with memberships, cancellations, and time holds - sometimes 14 sign-ups within a 4-hour shift.
- Gave tours around gym and assisted members with equipment.
- Handled phone calls.
- Greeted and interacted with members and guests upon entrance and exit to facility.
- Broadcasted information about events, gym classes and community offerings.
- Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
Customer service team member
KFC Merrylands
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Interacted with customers, took orders, packed orders, cleaned store
Education
Double Degree: Bachelor of Media And Communications And Bachelor of Law -
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW12.2025
Graduated -
Our Lady of Mercy College
Parramatta, NSW12.2020
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and flexible
- Work independently and cooperate well within groups
- Enthusiastic attitude towards working and learning
- Fast learner
- Friendly demeanour and outgoing
- Fast learner
- Friendly demeanour and outgoing
Volunteer Experience
- The Kids' Cancer Project, The Better Challenge, 2021.
- Assisted with event planning for the Australian and Indonesian Women’s Association, NSW, 2019-2023.
- Educator's assistant at St. Marina Early Learning Centre, NSW, 2018.
- High School tutor - All Saints African students, Blacktown, NSW, January 2017- December 2018.
- Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) open day, Parramatta, NSW, 2017-2020.
- Assisted with event planning for Flobamora Organisation, NSW, 2017.
Hobbies
My hobbies include swimming, hiking, snorkelling, reading books, cooking and baking.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Indonesian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
References
- Richard, Top Juice Owner and Manager, 0414 589 598
- Graeme Hamer, Chemical Engineer at CH2M, 0427 622 279
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers (RCR Lawyers)
05.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Marsden Chambers
11.2021 - 05.2022
Fitness Attendant and Sales Assistant
Plus Fitness Gym
03.2021 - 10.2021
Marketing and Media Brand Ambassador
Streetfighter Media
01.2021 - 08.2023
Juicer and customer service team member
Top Juice
08.2018 - 02.2022
Customer service team member
KFC Merrylands
01.2017 - 06.2017
Double Degree: Bachelor of Media And Communications And Bachelor of Law -
Macquarie University
Graduated -
Our Lady of Mercy College
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