Emily Lin
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Goal focused and detail orientated law graduate with more than 3 years experience in both public and private practice. An organized, dependable, and adaptable individual who is successful at managing different files with a hardworking attitude. Past work experiences, interpersonal skills and personal drive can be a great addition to any firm. Seeking a graduate position to further develop legal skills and expertise in various areas of law.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cornford Scott Lawyers
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Part of the estate planning team under direct supervision of director Angela Cornford-Scott.
- Drafting estate planning documents including wills, codicils, enduring powers of attorney, advance health directives, memorandum of wishes, guidelines to guardians, binding death benefit nominations and other ancillary documents.
- Assisted throughout sign-up meetings and client visits at nursing homes, hospitals and private residences.
- Correspondence with clients to obtain estate planning instructions and other relevant parties.
- Drafting final letters, letters to clients, hospitals, financial institutions and relevant third parties.
- Prepared client agreements, trust account authority, disclosure notices and other authority documents as required.
- File management.
- Managed billable hour tracking and client invoicing.
Paralegal
Ebenezer Legal
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared applications and managed files for divorce, consent orders, parenting plans, binding financial agreements, grant of administration/probate, wills, powers of attorney, transfer of title and registration of death (average of 25 to 30 files per month)
- Acted on behalf of clients for purchase and sale of properties.
- Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Client invoicing and managed billable hours.
- Client and file management.
Paralegal
AGC Lawyers
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted detailed client intakes and interviews.
- Prepared case briefs and other legal research.
- Assisted counsel in preparing court documents, court appearances and and police interviews.
- Translation of materials.
- File opening and management of client files.
- Court filing.
- Email and diary management.
Paralegal
LawRight
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Legal research and drafting of documents.
- Prepared case briefs and materials for client meetings.
- Client intake and meetings.
- Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
- File management.
- Email management.
- Answered phone calls and respond to inquiries.
Teacher
A Team Tuition
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Taught subjects including: English, Mandarin, Business Management, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Legal Studies and Law from primary school to undergraduate level.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Bond University
03.2025
Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution - Family Dispute Resolution
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD01.2025
Diploma of Interpretation And Translation - Mandarin
TAFE South Australia
Brisbane2022
Bachelor of Laws -
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD2022
International Baccalaureate -
Queensland Academies
Gold Coast2017
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques -
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane2017
Skills
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Case Interpretation and Analysis
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Correspondences
- Court Procedures
- Document Review
Timeline
Paralegal
Cornford Scott Lawyers
07.2023 - 07.2024
Paralegal
Ebenezer Legal
06.2022 - 06.2023
Paralegal
LawRight
07.2019 - 12.2019
Paralegal
AGC Lawyers
01.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher
A Team Tuition
01.2018 - 04.2022
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Bond University
Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution - Family Dispute Resolution
Bond University
Diploma of Interpretation And Translation - Mandarin
TAFE South Australia
Bachelor of Laws -
Bond University
International Baccalaureate -
Queensland Academies
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques -
TAFE Queensland
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