Gracen Hart
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated, with a desire to take on new challenges. My research, analytical, and communication skills are well developed and I possess a deep understanding of legal principles and procedures. I have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and strict deadlines and am committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in all endeavors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate to Criminal Judicial Registrar Avis
County Court of Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Maintaining strict confidentiality procedures regarding closed court settings, suppression orders, and discussions that occur in chambers.
- Providing detailed analysis of case law, precedents, and legal policy, and using this information to inform the judiciary in the preparation of decisions.
- Drafting court orders and rulings.
- Acting as a liaison between multiple stakeholders such as court personnel, lawyers, counsel, litigants, and the public.
- Court room assistance during proceedings, such as taking detailed notes, maintaining exhibit lists and managing tendered exhibits, swearing in witnesses, and ensuring that proceedings run smoothly.
- Miscellaneous administrative tasks.
Court Officer
Magistrates' Court of Victoria
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Providing dedicated support to Judicial Officers in performing their judicial, ceremonial, and administrative responsibilities.
- Close co-operation with the Judiciary, police, legal profession, community groups, and members of the public.
- Case management duties, namely the accurate record keeping court proceedings, filings, and other documents related to each case. Ensured that documents are properly filed, indexed, and accessible.
- Coordinated with parties and other personnel to ensure smooth running of court proceedings.
- Facilitated and managed court proceedings.
Legal Assistant
Youthlaw
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with casework including drafting legal correspondence and transcribing police interviews
- Ensured timely responses to young people seeking legal assistance, often operating on tight deadlines
- Worked alongside solicitors, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex criminal cases and legal processes.
Law Clerk
Fogarty, Oliver & Rothschild Family Law
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained deep knowledge of regulations and reviewed local and national laws to conduct daily tasks
- Arranged for trials in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia by preparing exhibits, trial briefs, subpoenas, and final/interim order applications
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information, and interpreting legal documents.
Legal Research Intern
University of Melbourne, Indigenous Studies Unit
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Indigenous Studies Unit – Agreements, Treaties and Negotiated Settlements
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports
- Researched various subjects that were related to development of the ATNS Database and presented information to colleagues
- Summarised native title agreements and wrote case notes on significant Native Title decisions for publication
- Utilised a plethora of databases and resources to conduct legal policy research
- Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to Native Title.
Legal Intern
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed a caseload under the supervision of the practicing manager
- Prepared and proofread affidavits and immigration documents/applications
- Identified the best strategy to support clients and assist with drafting applications, acting as an enabler to access a range of services
- Completed and submitted bridging via and protection visa applications, often under time restraints
- Analysed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support protection visa applications.
Education
Admitted To The Legal Profession As An Australian Lawyer And As An Officer of The Supreme Court -
Admission To The Supreme Court of Victoria
10.2022
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
College of Law - Practical Legal Training
09.2022
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
La Trobe University
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Politics/International Relations and Media/Communication
University of Melbourne
12.2018
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Research
- Analytical Reasoning
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Legal Research and Review
- Legal Document Preparation
- Court Procedures
- Criminal Law
- Case Management
Other Work History
Jan 2021 to Dec 2021 - Sales Consultant – Bendon Lingerie
Jan 2016 to Jan 2021 - Bar Attendant and Waitress – Brunetti Café and Restaurant
References
Mr Luke Murray - Coordinating Registrar of the Online Magistrate's Court
- Luke.Murray@courts.vic.gov.au
- 0418 108 780
Her Honour Magistrate Carolyn Burnside – Magistrate, Melbourne Magistrate’s Court
- cmb@courts.vic.gov.au
- 0417 549 877
Her Honour Judicial Registrar Rosalind Avis - Judicial Officer, County Court of Victoria
- rsa@courts.vic.gov.au
- 0466 618 136
Timeline
Associate to Criminal Judicial Registrar Avis
County Court of Victoria
05.2023 - Current
Court Officer
Magistrates' Court of Victoria
01.2022 - 05.2023
Legal Assistant
Youthlaw
12.2021 - 01.2022
Law Clerk
Fogarty, Oliver & Rothschild Family Law
02.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Research Intern
University of Melbourne, Indigenous Studies Unit
01.2021 - 02.2021
Legal Intern
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
11.2019 - 02.2020
Admitted To The Legal Profession As An Australian Lawyer And As An Officer of The Supreme Court -
Admission To The Supreme Court of Victoria
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
College of Law - Practical Legal Training
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts - Politics/International Relations and Media/Communication
University of Melbourne
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