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Gabriella Goodsir

East Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a detail-oriented team player, with strong organizational skills. I handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and have 4 years experience in writing, editing and researching.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Manager

Thomson Reuters Corporation
05.2023 - Current
  • Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to organizations main website.
  • Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
  • Personally manage 15 legal publications and associated authors, across print and online touchpoints
  • Manage customer and stakeholder queries and complaints.
  • Provide advice and solutions in relation to HR and payroll queries from customers.
  • Curate, edit, distribute, and maintain engaging content relevant to online products and portfolios.
  • Maintain business’ owned legal research platform (over 50,000 users) by liaising with contributors in field, editing content in line with publication requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Implement changes and updates to online material and processes.
  • Utilize creative and strategic problem-solving skills at managerial level.
  • Closely monitor quality control checks of content for accuracy and usability prior to publishing.
  • Direct content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
  • Utilize SEO techniques to optimize website content, improve search engine rankings, and increase traffic.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.

Legal Editor

Thomson Reuters Corporation
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Proof read and published 50-100 court cases per day.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
  • Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
  • Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
  • Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
  • Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
  • Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Simpson Grierson
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for insurance litigation.
  • Worked within 20 person discovery team to analyze and organize over 500,000 pieces of evidence.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to legal proceedings.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Uploaded data into EDT for review and pre-processing.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.

Legal Assistant

OMV
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.

Education

Diploma - Web Design

Yoobee Creative College
Wellington, NZ
12.2020

Bachelor of Law - Law

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
02.2017

Post-Graduate Diploma - Law

College of Law
Wellington, NZ
03.2017

NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 -

Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton, Rangitikei, New Zealand
12.2013

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Social Media Management
  • Project Management
    Stakeholder Management
  • SEO Best Practices
  • Content Editing and sourcing
  • Wordpress
  • Editorial Planning
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Management

Timeline

Content Manager

Thomson Reuters Corporation
05.2023 - Current

Legal Editor

Thomson Reuters Corporation
03.2021 - 05.2022

Litigation Legal Assistant

Simpson Grierson
01.2017 - 12.2017

Legal Assistant

OMV
01.2016 - 01.2017

Diploma - Web Design

Yoobee Creative College

Bachelor of Law - Law

Victoria University of Wellington

Post-Graduate Diploma - Law

College of Law

NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 -

Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Gabriella Goodsir