Fiona Halloran
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Registrar
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
09.2021 - Current
- Conducting National Divorce Lists, requiring preparation and knowledge of the relevant rules and legislation.
- Conducting Family Dispute Resolution events
- Conducting Conciliation Conferences
- Undertaking National Duty Registrar work, requiring time effective assessment of urgent matters
- Consider Applications for Consent Orders
- Undertaking work in relation to the Hague list, including listing urgent Applications for Hague List and assessment of the registration of orders
Senior Lawyer
Supreme Court of Victoria, Funds in Court (Senior Masters Office)
11.2015 - 09.2021
- Provided high-level advice to Honourable Associate Justice John Efthim - the Senior Master of the Supreme Court of Victoria, concerning matters affecting the administration of funds in Court, more specifically in respect of family and criminal law matters
- Worked in conjunction with the Associate Judges Chambers of the Supreme Court and Compromise Registrar of the Country Court, to consider applications for approval of compromise where the Plaintiff is a person under a legal disability
- Reviewed and redrafted orders approving compromise, providing amendments and recommendations in respect of the compromise to Associate Judges where necessary
- Undertook duties as a Deputy Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of Victoria to authenticate orders pursuant to Rule 60.02 (1)(a) of the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015
- Prepared complex court orders, affidavits, deeds, applications, correspondence, and written advice, including the interpretation of relevant legislation and policies
- Consulted, liaised and negotiated with beneficiaries of the Court, their legal representatives, and other stakeholders on often sensitive and complex legal matters
- Proactively developed internal procedures regarding the management of family and criminal law matters
- Ensured effective management of the cost and progress of family and criminal law matters to which a beneficiary may be party
- Drafted letters in support of applications for Victoria Legal Aid funding where appropriate
- Supported and managed an intervention by the Senior Master in a family law dispute within the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
- Coordinated the conduct of complex applications and appear before statutory Boards, Tribunals and Courts including but not limited to the Guardianship & Administration List, VCAT (Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal)
- Developed and participated in the delivery of internal education and develop publications to assist staff perform their function
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders and relevant agencies, including participation in review processes, making submissions where necessary
- Conducted an in-depth review of the Funds in Court external and internal communications framework, making several recommendations to senior level managers.
Lawyer
Wilkens Roche Lawyers
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Practiced as a family lawyer within a generalist boutique law firm, specialising in divorce, children’s matters, binding financial agreements, high net worth complex property settlements, spousal maintenance, litigation and mediations
- Also practiced in the areas of wills and estates, powers of attorney, traffic and driving infringements, VCAT – guardianship and administration list; criminal matters; intervention orders; and conveyancing.
Legal Editor
SAI Global
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Researched legislation and regulatory changes using government and news sources
- Determined weekly content of publications
- Produced and proofread content for the Lawlex Legislative Alert Service and SAI Global Regulatory Newsfeeds
- Consistently met tight productions deadlines
- Online publishing including reading and editing computer codes
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in all areas of law, major litigation outcomes, legislation and general legal changes within Australia.
Lawyer
Lampe Family Lawyers
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Advised clients in all areas of family law
- Drafted all legal documents required in the scope of family law litigation
- Represented clients in mediations and conciliation conferences
- Appeared on behalf of clients within the Federal Circuit Court and Family Law Court in all interim hearings, including contested hearings, divorce list and subpoena release
- Prepared matters for VOCAT
- Briefed and instructed Counsel in trials
- Gained considerable experience and knowledge in VLA funded matters
- Assisted in initiating various projects aimed at cementing partnerships with suburban law firms and Community Legal Centres
- Experienced in using Microsoft Office software and LEAP.
Law Clerk
National Australian Bank, Private Wealth, Estate Planning
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Worked within the Private Wealth Department of the National Australia Bank to cater to the financial needs of individuals with substantial wealth and asset portfolios
- Key responsibilities included assisting in the drafting Power of Attorneys, Wills and Testamentary Trusts, responsible for composing monthly balance ledgers and attending to general administration duties and diary management.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
College of Law
06.2012
Bachelor of Laws -
Deakin University
10.2011
Admissions
- High Court of Australia, 09/2012
- Supreme Court of Victoria, 08/2012
Further Experience
- Victorian Women’s Lawyers, Committee Member & Mentor, 03/2016, 03/2019
- Footscray Community Legal Centre, Lawyer, 03/2015, 12/2015
- Women’s Legal Service, Lawyer, 04/2013, 11/2013
- BMX Racing Australia, Tribunal Member, 06/2013, 07/2013
- Touch Football Australia, Tribunal Member, Disciplinary Hearing, 05/2013, 05/2014
- Ski Racing Australia, Chairperson, World Selection Dispute Panel, 03/2013, 05/2013
Appointments
- Deputy Registrar, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, 09/2021, current
- Deputy Prothonotary, Supreme Court of Victoria, 01/2017, 09/2021
Awards
Victorian Government, Women’s Board Leadership Program Scholarship, 11/2017
Timeline
Deputy Registrar
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
09.2021 - Current
Senior Lawyer
Supreme Court of Victoria, Funds in Court (Senior Masters Office)
11.2015 - 09.2021
Lawyer
Wilkens Roche Lawyers
04.2015 - 11.2015
Legal Editor
SAI Global
11.2014 - 04.2015
Lawyer
Lampe Family Lawyers
08.2012 - 11.2013
Law Clerk
National Australian Bank, Private Wealth, Estate Planning
01.2010 - 07.2010
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
College of Law
Bachelor of Laws -
Deakin University
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