Jennifer Christie
VARSITY LAKES,Australia
Summary
I am a self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic person who is committed to meeting new challenges and exceeding expectations. I believe my strengths lie in my excellent communication with others, professional attitude, attention to detail and commitment to providing a high standard of work.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Law
Evans Brandon Family Law
01.2024 - Current
- Performed a range of administration duties on Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
- Managed Accounts including drafting tax invoices for clients, entering time for work colleagues and myself
- Coordinated files for Court appearances, liaised with Legal Firms, Barristers and court personnel
- Oversaw the preparation of disclosure material ensuring compliance and delivery
- Scheduled Mediations, client meetings, organizing digital conferences.
Paralegal/Accounts Clerk
Barbara Fox Solicitor
01.2011 - 01.2023
- All paralegal duties, Work on word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
- MYOB duties including payroll, accounts receivable
- Attending Family Court and Children’s Court to assist Barristers
- Organising all files for Court appearances, liased with other Legal Firms, Legal Aid, Psychologists, Barristers, Police and all Government Departments
- Organising medical appointments, court mentions and Legal Aid conferences
- Administration duties including drafting own correspondence and all Court Documents
Gold Coast/Brisbane
Temp Work/Legal Secretary
01.2010 - 01.2011
- All secretarial and administration work, assisting all lawyers in the Firm
Paralegal & Trademark Secretary for Partner and Senior Associate
Freehills Lawyers
01.2008 - 01.2008
- All secretarial duties, Dictaphone, emailing, scanning, timesheet
Insurance Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Wotton & Kearney
01.2006 - 01.2008
- All administration duties
- Typing lengthy reports
- PA for partner, organizing all work functions, travel, social events
Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Somerville Laundry Lomax
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Family Law, Medical Law, Criminal Law, Wills & Estates, Personal Injury Practice
- All administration duties, organizing and liaising with all clientele
- Drafting letters, court documents, Briefs for Hearings
Secretary/PA to Managing Director and Senior Associate
Ebsworth & Ebsworth
01.2002 - 01.2004
- All PA work
- Organising the firm’s meetings, the partners’ diary, travel, work functions
- All administration work
- Liaising with oversees companies on a regular basis.
Float Secretary, Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Abbott Tout
01.1998 - 01.2002
- All Float administration duties
- Worked in personal injury, insurance litigation, Medical Litigation and Local Government.
- Worked in marketing department.
Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Schilling & Lom
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Libel litigation
- Liased with very famous clientele
- All administration duties
Insurance Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Davies Arnold Cooper
01.1997 - 01.1997
- All administration duties
Education
Killarney Heights High School
Skills
- Internet
- MS Word
- Outlook
- MYOB
- Excel
- MS Powerpoint
Certification
- 2020 First Aid Course
- 2020 Cert III in Fitness
- 2010 QLD RSA Course
- 2004 Justice of the Peace (NSW)
- 2002 NSW RSA Course
- 2002 Personal Training Certificate – AFN
- 1991 Secretarial and Business College
- 1990 NSW Higher School Certificate
Timeline
Family Law
Evans Brandon Family Law
01.2024 - Current
Paralegal/Accounts Clerk
Barbara Fox Solicitor
01.2011 - 01.2023
Gold Coast/Brisbane
Temp Work/Legal Secretary
01.2010 - 01.2011
Paralegal & Trademark Secretary for Partner and Senior Associate
Freehills Lawyers
01.2008 - 01.2008
Insurance Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Wotton & Kearney
01.2006 - 01.2008
Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Somerville Laundry Lomax
01.2005 - 01.2006
Secretary/PA to Managing Director and Senior Associate
Ebsworth & Ebsworth
01.2002 - 01.2004
Float Secretary, Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Abbott Tout
01.1998 - 01.2002
Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Schilling & Lom
01.1997 - 01.1998
Insurance Secretary to Partner and Senior Associate
Davies Arnold Cooper
01.1997 - 01.1997
Killarney Heights High School
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Waitressing & Bar (1990-2011)
- Sydney
- Rocco’s Italian Restaurant
- Killarney Heights Lodge (Weddings)
- The Ivanhoe Nightclub & Bar
- Byron Bay
- Byron at Byron
- Byron Bay Surf Club
- Ballina Jockey Club
- Greek Islands
- Ciao Restaurant (Greek Islands)
- Flames Bar
- Slammer Bar
- Scorpion Bar
- London
- The Argyle Arms
- The Coal Hole
- Gold Coast
- Michael O’Brien Catering (Titans, Soccer, Private Functions)
- Wallaby Hotel
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Fun and outgoing personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment
- Ability to resolve people’s issues and complaints
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multi-task
- Take direction and work in a team
- Maintain attention to detail whilst working under pressure
Hobbies and Interests
Swimming, Netball, Reading, Yoga/Pilates