Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Programs
References
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Hannah Daniels

Perth

Summary

Focused and driven Intellectual Property Assistant with a strong foundation in trade mark research, case management, and legal support across government, private practice, and in-house legal environments. Recognised for a proactive work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple deadlines. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results, including winning “Rookie of the Year”. Skilled in legal research and IP infringement analysis.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intellectual Property Assistant

VGW
Perth
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist in managing and maintaining all Intellectual Property (IP) files, including clearances, assets, enforcement, and general IP files.
  • Monitor deadlines, send reminders, and update internal IP databases.
  • Manage IP enforcement files, review and categorise IP enforcement requests, and prepare and lodge forms.
  • Assist in reviewing and updating the company’s Terms and Conditions.

Legal Assistant

State Solicitors Office
Perth
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, and discovery requests for the Historic Child Sex Abuse legal team.
  • Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
  • Organised exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Provided administrative support to Senior Assistant State Solicitors by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organising files, preparing correspondence, filing court documents and obtaining necessary signatures.

Graduate Practice Assistant

King & Wood Mallesons
Perth
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Identified and analysed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Worked in various legal areas such as Environment, Native Title, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution.

Legal Assistant

State Solicitor's Office
Perth
12.2022 - 02.2023

During my Fixed-Term contract, tasks during this role included:

  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist Assistant State Solicitor's in civil litigation preparation.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Organised legal documents in company filing systems and databases.

Retail Assistant

The Body Shop
Perth
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Assessed conflicts and identified solutions for clients promptly.

Retail Assistant

Petbarn
Perth
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.

Education

Bachelor - Law

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
01-2028

Admission Pathway - Pre-Law

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
05-2023

Certificate IV - Legal Services

North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
11.2022

Certificate III - Legal Services

North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
06.2022

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Legal Terminology
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Entry
  • MS Office Proficient

Extracurricular Programs

Youth Member for Dawesville | Y WA Youth Parliament Program (2025)

  • Participated in a youth parliamentary program, drafting and debating youth-led legislation in the WA Parliament chambers.
  • Contributed to committee work on science, innovation, and energy policy, delivering speeches, scrutinising bills, and engaging with MPs and government representatives.
  • Developed skills in legislative drafting, public speaking, and policy analysis.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intellectual Property Assistant

VGW
09.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

State Solicitors Office
02.2024 - 08.2024

Graduate Practice Assistant

King & Wood Mallesons
02.2023 - 02.2024

Legal Assistant

State Solicitor's Office
12.2022 - 02.2023

Retail Assistant

Petbarn
05.2022 - 10.2022

Retail Assistant

The Body Shop
10.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor - Law

Murdoch University

Admission Pathway - Pre-Law

Murdoch University

Certificate IV - Legal Services

North Metropolitan TAFE

Certificate III - Legal Services

North Metropolitan TAFE
Hannah Daniels