Emma Newman

Working with Barristers from Samuel Griffith's and Sir Owen Dixon Chambers, in both Civil and Criminal Jurisdictions.

• Provided Chambers administration, including organization, invoicing, maintaining relationships with clients, the registry and other legal practitioners.
• Worked independently on preparing materials, submissions and key documentation for court proceedings.
• Managing and optimising barristers diary and work commitments;
• Scheduled appointments and meetings over the phone, email, justice link, and e-meeting platforms.
• Gathered, analyzed and edited academic journals, undertaking research and co-writing a Police Powers textbook.
• Gathering, analysing and preparing case summaries for upcoming matters and for chamber use.
• Assisted with barristers' workload by reviewing and preparing invoices and maintaining internal records and database.
• Managed Billable hour tracking, payoll, client invoicing for Barrister.

Legal Research Assistant for a Comparative Legal Research Project focusing on Health, Gender Equity and Reducing Inequalities.

• Conduct research on legislation, case law and secondary sources across two jurisdictions;
• Research and Outline the respective human rights and legal frameworks to accessing and regulating contraceptives;
• Contrasting case law and legal statutes to explore the interplay of human rights, public policy and healthcare.
• Work autonomously to strict deadines.
• Compile research efforts for clarity and depth.

• Facilitated the construction of three preschools whilst attracting a range of funding opportunities.
• Engaged in policy discussions regarding educational development and infrastructure with the Ministry of Education and Municipal Education Offices in Timor-Leste.
• Reviewing and drafting of all key governmental policies, ranging from Child Protection, Fraud and Anti Corruption to Anti Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policies.
• Analysing and summarising policy guidelines from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID).
• Responsible for the communication and training of all volunteers across three different states (NSW, VIC and WA).
• Drafting international employment contracts, proven experience navigating difficult legal research areas and interpreting foreign statutes.
• Responsible for maintaining and protecting the organisation's Intellectual Property and Privacy Obligations.
• Leading monthly meetings with the Board of Directors, implementing and defending policy and organizational developments.
• Working towards UN Standard Development Goals of Education and Environmental Sustainability, with a indigenous and culturally driven project.

• Provided high level of administrative and executive support.
• Acted as initial contact for persons seeking assistance, or other professionals engaging with legal services.
• Managed accounts and client records, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
• Prepared intake forms for clients, and maintained client and court proceedings on the intraweb.
• Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
• Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
• Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread court document drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
• Attending Court, assisting managing list days and organising clients;
• Appearing with leave of the court

As a Research Assistant to the Transnational Legal Policy Centre at the University of Wollongong, I directly report to the Director of the Policy Centre. My responsibilities include:

• Providing thorough analysis of current legal and social issues for virtual webinars.
• Maintaining the Transnational Legal Policy Centre's social media accounts, blogs and external communication.
• Scheduled appointments with key stakeholders and other academic professionals.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.

• Gathered information from clients, witnesses and victims to assist lawyers in building cases.
• Observed hearings and offered support to my supervising solicitor.
• Drafted affidavit's and subpoenas for clients.
• Performed criminal, sentencing and juvenile legal research to help lawyers prepare for briefing and trial.
• Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.

• Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
• Oversaw and monitored all cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
• Stayed up-to-date on state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and gaming service and maintained 100% compliance for inspections.

Bartender

May 2019 - March 2021

• Worked within a fast-paced environment averaging up to $1000 of sales per hour, while supervising other employees.
• Organized bookings and phone enquiries efficiently and formally.