ELIZABETH THOMAS

Legal professional with extensive experience in mortgage litigation and client relationship management. Demonstrated ability to achieve favorable outcomes through strategic case development and effective communication. Proficient in legal drafting and due diligence, with a strong aptitude for navigating complex litigation environments.

• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law, Sydney, 06/01/21
• Bachelor of Laws, University of New England, Armidale NSW, 12/01/19
• Advanced Diploma of Health (Yoga), Nature Care College, Sydney, 01/01/03

• Cameron Leaver, Managing Partner, Hicksons Lawyers, +61 2 4907 5600
• Jo Hennessy, Solicitor, NSW Police, +61 405 784 599

• Operations Manager, Borelli Walsh, Online Retail Business, 03/01/13, 07/01/13, Managed warehouse operations, logistics, customer satisfaction, and profitability
• Operations Manager, Pangaea Resources, Coal Seam Gas Exploration, 02/01/06, 04/01/07, Set up office operations, managed leases, HR, and supported travel logistics

• Senior Associate - Mortgage Litigation, Bransgroves Lawyers, Sydney, NSW, 09/01/24, Present, Advise clients on mortgage enforcement, default proceedings, and possession applications, Prepare notices, pleadings, affidavits, and consent orders for Supreme Court mortgage recovery matters, Liaise with clients, borrowers, and agents in high-volume litigation environments, Prepare and execute mortgage advances including drafting security documents, carrying out due diligence on the parties and settling the matter in PEXA.
• Solicitor - General Practice, RMB Lawyers, Bowral, NSW, 11/01/23, 09/01/24, Managed client matters in conveyancing, wills and estates, and commercial leases, Delivered timely and practical legal advice in a regional practice setting.
• Solicitor - Medical Negligence and Institutional Abuse, Hicksons Lawyers, Sydney, NSW, 07/01/21, 11/01/23, Achieved favourable outcomes in sensitive and complex litigation, Advised clients and met strict KPIs for major public clients including the Department of Education and Area Health Services
• Solicitor (Paralegal to Solicitor), Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers, Sydney, NSW, 11/01/20, 07/01/21, Assisted in conveyancing of large off-plan developments and by-law drafting, Supported litigation and debt recovery for strata plans across NSW and Victoria
• Senior Paralegal, Hicksons Lawyers, Sydney, NSW, 07/01/95, 09/01/02, Managed 200+ workers compensation matters, appeared in court, instructed counsel, Coordinated court diary, managed subpoenaed documents, and supervised junior staff