Jasmeen Kaur
Brisbane
Summary
Experienced Legal Officer currently working in Policy with over nine years in the Department of Home Affairs, adept at managing complex legal and policy issues within high-risk, politically sensitive environments. Proven expertise in the migration legislative framework, particularly in onshore humanitarian programs. Demonstrated ability to produce outcomes, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and communicate effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Officer
Department of Home Affairs
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained a strong understanding of relevant legislation, ensuring compliance within all drafted policies.
- Managed risks to the PV program through consistent alignment of pursued litigation with government policy objectives and adherence to procedural processes based on recent case law.
- Provided policy input for court submissions arguments.
- Provided advice on sensitivities regarding documents and material in court books.
- Reviewed AGD's requests for information and consulted with relevant business areas.
- Provided advice on considerations for matters remitted to IAA from FCFCOA.
- Provided litigation with instructions regarding the defense, withdrawal, appeal or non-appeal of legal cases.
Legal Officer
Department of Home Affairs
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Manage and monitor the working relationship with the parcel firms
- Provide parcel firms with instructions in a timely manner and communicate effectively
- Add value to advices, consent orders and submissions to accurately present the Department’s position
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for complex legal issues.
- Managed a diverse caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, and consistently meeting deadlines.
Administration Officer
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Monitor and respond to Administrative tasks and the Litigation Systems Administrative database mailbox.
- Notify new applications
- Order files for litigation matters
- Supported department heads through conducting research, preparing reports, and managing various administrative tasks efficiently.
- Managed complex scheduling tasks, ensuring that deadlines were met consistently.
- Delivered quality results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress situations or tight deadlines.
- Improved record-keeping accuracy by creating an updated filing system for confidential documents and materials.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT01.2015
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education -
Woolgoolga High School
Woolgoolga, NSW01.2010
Skills
- Able to work under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Strong commitment to delivering high quality outputs
- High level attention to detail
- Highly developed knowledge of the Australian Migration Act
- Highly developed communication and representational skills
- Organised and reliable
- Fluent in LIS, LISa and ICSE, HP TRIM
- Thrives in fast-paced environments
- Accepts challenges and increased responsibilities with enthusiasm
Baselinesecurityclearance - Obtaineddate
07/14/15
Referrers
- Ben Reeves, Current Supervisor, 0476277717
- Ben Sangster, Principle Legal Officer, 02 62642099
Requisitionnumber
116627
Timeline
Policy Officer
Department of Home Affairs
01.2020 - Current
Legal Officer
Department of Home Affairs
12.2017 - 12.2019
Administration Officer
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
05.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Canberra
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education -
Woolgoolga High School
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