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Georgina  Eid

Georgina Eid

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Professional retail worker prepared to excel in fast-paced environments. Known for maintaining high standards in store presentation and customer interaction. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive results and adapting to changing store needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Solicitor

Simon Diab and Associates
05.2025 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both new and existing clients.
  • Participated in continuing legal education programs to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in specialized practice areas.
  • Involved in range of litigation including family law, criminal law, immigration law, probate and wills and more.
  • Attending court hearings and preparing applications
  • Corresponding with court and government bodies
  • Client consultations and offering legal advice
  • Reviewing large files and collating supporting documents
  • Legal research

Solicitor

Ray Turner Immigration Lawyers
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Primarily responsible for all litigation matters at Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and Federal Court of Australia
  • Preparing appeal applications, affidavits for court matters.
  • Attendance at court matters, Tribunal hearings and Department interviews.
  • Briefing barristers for matters to be held in court
  • Writing of legal submissions for refugee and migration law and citizenship matters including visa cancellations and revocation matter on basis of character concerns
  • Lodgement of visa applications via Immiaccount
  • Client consultations and provision of legal advice

Paralegal

Latifa and Associates
06.2019 - 03.2025
  • Primarily responsible for writing legal submissions pertaining to highly complex refugee, migration law and citizenship matters including visa cancellations and revocation matters on the basis of character concerns and identity
  • Attending interviews and hearing with the Department of Home Affairs and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
  • Liaise directly with clients as first point of call throughout the processing of their migration matter
  • Advise clients on potential migration options with approval of principal solicitor
  • Prepare statement of claims and pre- and post-interview submissions as well as assisting in their preparation for hearings and interviews
  • Responsible for the drafting and lodgement of a variety of visa subclass applications via Immiaccount and paper applications
  • Experienced in the drafting and lodgement of citizenship applications and matters with criminal/character concerns
  • Correspond with Department of Home Affairs and Administrative Appeals Tribunal related to client matters to ensure applications and requests are responded to and processing of files are up to date
  • Conduct Legal Research in accordance with Country Information reports
  • Communicate with clients on a daily basis and trained to deal with matters of a highly sensitive nature.

Solicitor

Latifa and Associates
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Primarily responsible for writing legal submissions pertaining to highly complex refugee, migration law and citizenship matters including visa cancellations and revocation matters on the basis of character concerns and identity
  • Attending interviews and hearing with the Department of Home Affairs and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
  • Liaise directly with clients as first point of call throughout the processing of their migration matter
  • Advise clients on potential migration options with approval of principal solicitor
  • Prepare statement of claims and pre- and post-interview submissions as well as assisting in their preparation for hearings and interviews
  • Responsible for the drafting and lodgement of a variety of visa subclass applications via Immiaccount and paper applications
  • Experienced in the drafting and lodgement of citizenship applications and matters with criminal/character concerns
  • Correspond with Department of Home Affairs and Administrative Appeals Tribunal related to client matters to ensure applications and requests are responded to and processing of files are up to date
  • Conduct Legal Research in accordance with Country Information reports
  • Communicate with clients on a daily basis and trained to deal with matters of a highly sensitive nature.

Retail Assistant

Pandora
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Deliver exceptional customer service, creating memorable shopping experiences
  • Recommend suitable jewellery pieces based on customer style, needs, and occasion
  • Assist customers with jewellery sizing and provide basic adjustments or fittings
  • Perform basic jewellery cleaning and minor fixes in line with brand standards
  • Operate Point of Sale (POS) systems accurately for sales, exchanges, and returns
  • Handle money confidently, processing cash, card, and gift card transactions
  • Open and close the store, including end-of-day (EOD) till reconciliation and banking
  • Maintain a clean and organised store environment, including cleaning displays and counters
  • Set up visual merchandising (VM) displays and implement promotional setups as directed
  • Monitor and restock displays, ensuring product presentation aligns with Pandora guidelines
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store KPIs and sales targets
  • Assist with training and onboarding of new and casual team members
  • Support team with back-of-house tasks including stock control and inventory

Christmas Casual Retail Assistant

Mecca Highpoint
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greet and engage customers with exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Offer tailored recommendations across Mecca’s wide range of beauty brands and products
  • Confidently address customer concerns and queries, ensuring satisfaction and brand trust
  • Operate Point of Sale (POS) systems accurately for transactions, exchanges, and returns
  • Handle money and process cash, card, and gift card payments securely and efficiently
  • Perform gift wrapping services in line with Mecca’s brand presentation standards
  • Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the store, including testers and displays
  • Replenish stock on the floor and support inventory processes, including stocktake activities
  • Meet individual and store KPIs and sales targets during the peak trading period
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth store operations and exceptional customer experiences
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures, including hygiene and safety standards

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Global Strategic Law
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assisted Principal Solicitor with litigation organisation (migration law, wills and estates, criminal, family, conveyancing)
  • Responsible for the management of client files
  • Drafted Service Agreements, Retainers and Client Contracts
  • Preparation of invoices and receipts and oversaw account management
  • Compiled Briefs and Court Documents

Legal Assistant

Fox Migration Law
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for the drafting and lodgement of a range of online visa applications via Immiaccount and paper applications via post
  • Assisting the principal Migration Agent in the writing of submissions, statutory declarations, character statements and statements of claims
  • Client correspondence through a variety of mediums including in person consultations, by phone, video and email
  • Legal Research
  • Accounts Management: preparation of invoice, receipts and monthly billing
  • File Management: open files for new clients including service agreements and the collection of personal information.

Education

Practicing Certificate -

Law Society of NSW
03.2024

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -

Leo Cussen Centre for Law
01.2022

Juris Doctor -

University of Melbourne
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology

University of Melbourne
01.2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • POS handling
  • Ability to work under pressure and in fast paced environments
  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Independence
  • Initiative

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Solicitor

Simon Diab and Associates
05.2025 - Current

Solicitor

Ray Turner Immigration Lawyers
02.2025 - 04.2025

Solicitor

Latifa and Associates
03.2024 - 01.2025

Christmas Casual Retail Assistant

Mecca Highpoint
11.2023 - 01.2024

Retail Assistant

Pandora
11.2021 - 04.2024

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Global Strategic Law
06.2020 - 11.2020

Paralegal

Latifa and Associates
06.2019 - 03.2025

Legal Assistant

Fox Migration Law
06.2016 - 06.2020

Practicing Certificate -

Law Society of NSW

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -

Leo Cussen Centre for Law

Juris Doctor -

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology

University of Melbourne
Georgina Eid