Haneefah Badar
Canberra
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with experience at Legal Aid ACT, excelling in client communication and legal writing. Proven ability to manage complex schedules and maintain organized files, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Skilled in legal research and document review, contributing to high-stakes cases while enhancing organizational effectiveness in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant Intern
Legal Aid ACT
01.2025 - Current
- Supported a high-volume legal practice by managing inboxes and calendars for multiple solicitors handling concurrent matters.
- Coordinated meetings, court dates, and internal deadlines to ensure efficient scheduling and workflow management.
- Drafted and responded to client correspondence across a wide range of legal issues, including housing, family, and administrative law.
- Maintained and organised physical and electronic legal files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with confidentiality requirements.
- Served as a key liaison between clients, lawyers, and external stakeholders, often addressing time-sensitive and high-stakes matters.
- Strengthened organisational, communication, and multitasking abilities within a fast-paced legal environment.
Aurora Research Intern
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted research into Indigenous policies across Australian states and territories, compiling comparative summaries to evaluate their effectiveness in addressing key issues impacting Indigenous communities.
- Analysed the outcomes and implementation strategies of various government initiatives to identify trends, challenges, and areas of success.
Sydney Demand Management APS2
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Documented meeting discussions and decisions with accuracy to ensure reliable records for future reference.
- Engaged with a broad range of stakeholders, including airlines and ground handling agencies, to support effective communication and coordination.
- Collected, analyzed, and organized data on passenger behavior, stakeholder interactions, and traffic trends to inform operational insights.
Governance, Parliamentary and Integrity APS2
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Organised legislation and variation bids, ensuring consistency and compliance with standard legislative formatting requirements.
- Monitored the progress of legislative projects and kept stakeholders and departmental staff regularly informed of key developments.
- Provided guidance to stakeholders on legislative processes, including bill preparation, amendment procedures, and sunsetting provisions.
- Coordinated responses and actions relating to the sunsetting of existing legislation, ensuring alignment with legislative timelines.
- Managed the lodgment of required documentation with the Table Offices and tracked the passage of legislation through Parliament.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of parliamentary procedures and legislative developments to support informed policy and legal advice.
Research Assistant
Asian Development Research Institute
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted research on rural development in Bihar, focusing on changes reflected in the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data.
- Authored a report analysing key shifts in health, infrastructure, and social indicators, examining their causes and broader implications.
- Evaluated recent government policies and development schemes, providing insights into their effectiveness and sustainability.
- Proposed recommendations for accelerating inclusive and sustainable rural growth based on evidence-driven analysis.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Image Nation UAE
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Shadowed the accounting branch, gaining exposure to financial processes and workflows.
- Performed filing, administrative, and secretarial duties to support day-to-day operations.
- Assisted with document management and maintained organised records to ensure efficient office functioning.
Administrative Assistant
Abu Dhabi Investment Council
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the investment team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Managed scheduling and coordinated meetings, facilitating effective communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Handled correspondence, prepared reports, and maintained confidential records with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assisted with document filing and organisation, supporting compliance with government and organisational standards.
- Supported project coordination by tracking deadlines, following up on action items, and preparing briefing materials.
Education
Bachelor of Law/ Bachelor of Commerce - Law
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT06-2026
High School Diploma -
Brighton College
Abu Dhabi06-2020
Skills
- File organization
- Office administration
- Client communication
- Microsoft office
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Court filing
- Calendar management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant Intern
Legal Aid ACT
01.2025 - Current
Aurora Research Intern
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
05.2022 - 07.2023
Sydney Demand Management APS2
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
11.2021 - 03.2022
Governance, Parliamentary and Integrity APS2
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
11.2021 - 03.2022
Research Assistant
Asian Development Research Institute
07.2019 - 08.2019
Administrative Assistant Intern
Image Nation UAE
11.2018 - 12.2018
Administrative Assistant
Abu Dhabi Investment Council
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Law/ Bachelor of Commerce - Law
Australian National University
High School Diploma -
Brighton College
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