Daniel Pretty
Cronulla,NSW
Summary
As a final year law student and paralegal, I bring a strong academic and professional foundation to a paralegal position. For the last 8 months I have been seconded to a large government agency’s Freedom of Information team, where I work as an authorised FOI decision maker. Throughout my studies, employment and extracurriculars I have developed a multi-faceted skillset, equipping me to perform a broad range of legal duties.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
05.2024 - Current
- Provide end to end FOI processing services to a large government Agency
- Autonomously manage a large caseload of FOI requests working within strict statutory timeframes
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve exemplary FOI outcomes
- Draft robust FOI decisions based in a sound and consistent application of FOI, privacy and secrecy legislation.
- Maintain clear file notes to record and support each step of the FOI decision making process
Care Service Employee
Illawarra Retirement Trust
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Perform food preparation and service demonstrating attention to detail through diligent compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and company policy
- Work within a team to provide high quality customer service to an older demographic, demonstrating teamwork skills and empathy
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent attention to detail and adherence to protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW11-2025
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Document drafting
- Legal writing
- Records management
- Database research
- Legal analysis
- Negotiation
- Working with vulnerable customers
Accomplishments
- UOWLSS Ashurst Negotiation Competition Champion - selected to compete at national championships in mid 2025
- Represented UOW in intervarsity Criminal Law MOOT
- Represented UOW in intervarsity negotiation competition
- Represented Australia A at the Indoor Cricket Junior World Cup (2015) & NSW Country at U13, U15, U17 & U21 Nationals (2014-2018)
- HSC Honour Roll at St Columba Anglican School
Timeline
Paralegal
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
05.2024 - Current
Care Service Employee
Illawarra Retirement Trust
04.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Wollongong
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