Ambitious paralegal with a strong work ethic, and proven success at David Grant & Associates Solicitors. Skilled in trust account administration and effective communication, I excel in managing deadlines and providing exceptional client support. My proactive attitude and teamwork have consistently enhanced operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/receptionist
DAVID GRANT & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS
11.2023 - Current
Greeting and welcoming clients, directing them to the appropriate person
Arranging and recording details for appointments
Preparing Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney documents.
Paying debtors, receipting creditors, balancing the trust account at the end of each month and doing daily banking
Pay EFT payments from the trust account as per the Queensland law society regulations
Placing stationary orders
Place safe custody documents in the safe and ensure that everything is written up
Archiving files
Drafted legal documents and correspondence for client cases.
Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
Managed deadlines and ensured timely submission of legal documents.
Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Paralegal
ARMSTRONG LEGAL BRISBANE
02.2023 - 11.2023
Preparing court documents
Legal research, fact gathering and information retrieval
Drafting correspondence
Drafting letters
Greeting and directing clients
Administration duties
Filing court documents
Debt matters
Archiving files
Cleaner
ONE WISH CLEANING
06.2022 - 02.2023
Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and tools.
Restocked cleaning supplies to ensure availability for daily operations.
Worked collaboratively with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
Assisted in training new staff on cleaning procedures and safety practices.
Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
Receptionist
MA KENT & ASSOCIATE SOLICITORS
11.2021 - 06.2022
Greeting and directing clients
Telephone skills
Answering, connecting and transferring telephone calls
Dealing with client’s queries and complaints
Business administration
Filing
Timesheets
Banking
Received and distributed mail
Computer skills
Arching files
Retail
HARVEST MARKETS
08.2021 - 11.2021
Company Overview: This is a family business and I was helping short term as my Uncle was low on staff.
Provide customer service
Money skills, Counting tills etc, change bag
Knowledge of Stock
Filling Stock, perishable and non-perishable items
This is a family business and I was helping short term as my Uncle was low on staff.
Receptionist/ Administration for Serviced Offices
IPSWICH CORPORATE OFFICE
01.2019 - 11.2020
Company Overview: This is a family run business in which I worked on school holidays.
Greeting customers and visitors in person and via telephone
Providing customer service
Received and distributed mail
Directed incoming calls to
Computer skills
Virtual Office, dealing with multiple companies and attending to their individual needs
Accounts
Ordering of Stationary
Marketing on social media platforms
This is a family run business in which I worked on school holidays.