GURSIRAT (SIRAT) HUNJAN
Lyndhurst,Australia
Summary
Dedicated student at Swinburne University of Technology pursuing a Bachelor of Laws/Arts degree with a major in Criminology. Gained valuable experience at a reputable suburban law firm for over three years. Eager to secure a placement to deepen understanding of family law, criminal law, litigation, immigration law, and court processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Director
Swinburne Law Students' Society
12.2022 - Current
- Developing and maintaining the SLSS calendar of activities and events for the year
- Leading and planning and delivering all SLSS activities and events with the support of the Executive and Committee Members
- Inviting and booking event speakers and managing the relationship between the SLSS and the speaker
- Ensure activity and event facilities and equipment are set up and run efficiently
Legal Assistant
Prior Law
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Commenced as a placement student and then transferred to a permanent casual
- Preparation of Briefs to Counsel
- General office administration duties
- Fielding over 100+ client calls and assisting them with their relevant queries
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters through LexisNexis Affinity
- Trained over 30 staff members in LexisNexis Affinity and assisted with daily troubleshooting
- Development and creation of precedents and templates in accordance with developments and changes in the law
- Data migration and validation from Practice Evolve to LexisNexis Affinity
- Preparing client letters and documentation under the guidance of Solicitors
- Creation and development of Josef Bots for client use
Christmas Sales Assistant
Kikki.K
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured the store and stock are impeccably always presented
- Maintained excellent up to date product knowledge
- Provided excellent customer service by supporting and guiding customers with their purchase decisions
- Well-acquainted with POS, assisted with cash reconciliation and ensured that targets were met
- Worked in a very team-focused environment that allowed the team to work together to achieve high sales results and customer satisfaction
Legal Assistant (Placement)
Australian Government Solicitor
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Archiving files
- Accompanying Solicitors and Barristers at the Courts
- Assisting Junior Lawyer with document preparation for hearings
- Completing court runs with important documents
Casual Sales Assistant
Lonsdale London
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided excellent customer service by supporting and guiding customers with their purchase decisions
- Well-acquainted with POS, assisted with cash reconciliation and ensured that targets were met
- Assisted with daily stock replenishment
- The sole responsibility for the operation of the store
- During the busy Christmas trading period, worked efficiently as part of a team with consistent sales above targets
Education
Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts -
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12.2018
Skills
- Document and Case File Preparation
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Legal Software (LexisNexis Affinity & Practice Evolve)
- Client Relations
- Training in Legal Software
Additional Information
- Trained over 30 staff members in LexisNexis Affinity
- Promoted to Legal Assistant after 20 days of placement
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system
- Assisted with the integration of new firms, ensuring seamless data migration into the firm's system
Accomplishments
CHRISTMAS SALES ASSISTANT
JD Sports (11/2022 to 02/2023 & 10/2023 to 02/2024) | Pandora (11/2021 to 01/2022) | Kikki.k (11/2020 to 01/2021)
- Assisted customers with queries, provided product knowledge, and supported purchase decisions across various retail environments.
- Managed stock levels, including organizing and replenishing merchandise by department, brand, and style, and ensured high store standards were maintained.
- Operated POS systems for sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Contributed to achieving and exceeding sales targets through effective customer engagement and promoting additional products.
- Coordinated with team members and managers to solve problems and handle customer concerns in fast-paced environments.
- Supported visual merchandising teams with store updates and maintained visually appealing merchandise displays.
Extracurricular Activities
STUDENT VOLUNTEER, Society of Corporate Law Academics Annual Conference, 2023, Swinburne University
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
References
Madeline Prior | Prior Law (Partner)
0403 500 100
madeline.prior@priorlaw.com.au
Rachael Ahne-Hawley | Prior Law (Lawyer)
0437 301 264
rachael.ahnehawley@priorlaw.com.au
Timeline
Events Director
Swinburne Law Students' Society
12.2022 - Current
Christmas Sales Assistant
Kikki.K
11.2020 - 01.2021
Legal Assistant
Prior Law
03.2019 - 06.2022
Legal Assistant (Placement)
Australian Government Solicitor
09.2018 - 10.2018
Casual Sales Assistant
Lonsdale London
11.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts -
Swinburne University of Technology
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice -
RMIT University
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