Jemima Crane
Newcatle,NSW
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 1 Solicitor
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Newcastle, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewing briefs of evidence and preparing Crown Case Statements and Charge Certification Reports.
- Making recommendations as to appropriate pleas.
- Arranging and participating in case conferences and assisting with negotiations.
- Preparing election advising reports.
- Preparing sentence bundles, notices, certificates, and indictments.
- Appearing in severity appeals in the District Court.
- Appearing in sentences and bail applications in the Local Court.
- Instructing in District Court and Supreme Court sentences and trials.
- Working with Legal Development Program clerks and providing guidance and mentoring.
- Liaising with police, witnesses, and complainants.
- Acting in accordance with Prosecution Guidelines, Delegations, ODPP Policies and Procedures and the NSW Charter of Victim's Rights.
- Participating in professional development opportunities and undertaking independent legal research.
Criminal Lawyer
Legal Aid Queensland
Townsville, QLD
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Reviewing briefs of evidence and providing advice to clients regarding the charges, evidence and prosecution process.
- Negotiating with prosecutors in relation to charges and facts to reach appropriate pleas.
- Preparing and appearing in summary matters by representing clients at committal hearings, sentences and bail applications.
- Briefing and instructing Counsel in sentences and trials in the District Court and Supreme Court.
Legal Officer
Office of the Child and Family Official Solicitor
Townsville, QLD
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Providing independent legal advice to the Department of Child Safety QLD.
- Preparing applications for emergency child protection applications and appearing in the Childrens Court in relation to these applications.
- Liaising and negotiating with Departmental staff and the Director of Child Protection Litigation.
- Preparing briefs of evidence for the Director of Child Protection Litigation in relation to applications for child protection orders.
- Working with Graduate Lawyers to provide mentoring and guidance.
Legal Development Program
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Newcastle, NSW
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Reviewing briefs of evidence and preparing Crown Case Statements and Charge Certification Reports.
- Arranging and participating in case conferences.
- Preparing election advising reports.
- Preparing sentence bundles, notices, certificates, and indictments.
- Appearing in severity appeals in the District Court.
- Instructing in District Court and Supreme Court sentences and trials.
- Liaising with police, witnesses, and complainants.
- Traveling for rural District Court circuit sittings.
Paralegal
Moray & Agnew
Newcastle, NSW
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Providing legal support to solicitors in relation to Compulsory Third Party Insurance matters.
- Reviewing and summarising medical records, medico-legal reports, investigative reports, and other evidence obtained under authority or subpoena.
- Drafting legal advice to professional clients within set deadlines.
- Drafting submissions to the Personal Injury Commission.
- Drafting correspondence to claimants and their legal representatives, the Personal Injury Commission, Courts and other stakeholders.
- Drafting letters of instruction to doctors, healthcare professionals and other investigators.
- Drafting requests for particulars, reviewing particulars, and responding to particulars within required time frames.
- Developing settlement strategies and drafting settlement offers.
Volunteer
Aboriginal Legal Service
Newcastle, NSW
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Attending Newcastle Local Court list days and assisting duty lawyer solicitors providing advice and representing clients in relation to mentions, bail applications and sentences.
- Assisting solicitors by performing administrative duties, conducting legal research, completing court forms and taking file notes for conferences.
Paralegal
Burgess Thomson
Newcastle, NSW
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Drafting correspondence to clients, other firms and courts.
- Preparing and amending legal documents including contracts, wills, estate planning documents and applications for probate.
- Maintaining electronic and hard copy files.
- Assisting with managing office and trusts accounts and preparing invoices.
Student Placement
O'Brien Winter Partners
Newcastle, NSW
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Attending the Local Court for mentions, bail applications, hearings and sentences.
- Instructing counsel in a District Court jury trial.
- Attending conferences and taking file notes.
- Conducting legal research.
- Drafting correspondence and court forms.
Student Placement
Victims of Crime Assistance League (VOCAL)
Newcastle, NSW
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Working with Victim Support Specialists to support clients who had been affected by violent crime, particularly domestic violence and sexual offences.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Diploma of Legal Practice -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2021
Bachelor of Social Science With A Major in Criminology -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2019
References
- Brooke Ellery, Managing Solicitor Group 3, ODPP Newcastle. Email: bellery@odpp.nsw.gov.au.
- Brian Costello, Acting Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor, ODPP Newcastle. Email: bcostello@odpp.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Level 1 Solicitor
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
05.2024 - Current
Criminal Lawyer
Legal Aid Queensland
12.2023 - 04.2024
Legal Officer
Office of the Child and Family Official Solicitor
01.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Development Program
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
02.2022 - 01.2023
Paralegal
Moray & Agnew
07.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer
Aboriginal Legal Service
03.2021 - 07.2021
Student Placement
O'Brien Winter Partners
01.2021 - 02.2021
Paralegal
Burgess Thomson
08.2020 - 06.2021
Student Placement
Victims of Crime Assistance League (VOCAL)
08.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Diploma of Legal Practice -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Social Science With A Major in Criminology -
University of Newcastle
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