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Jennifer Clark

Helensvale

Summary

With a proven track record at Dwyer Law Group, I significantly reduced attorney workloads through expert legal research and case management. My adeptness in MS Office and client communication streamlined operations, enhancing case efficiency by organizing critical documents. Recognized for drafting precise legal documents and fostering team collaboration, I bring both hard and soft skills to drive legal success.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Dwyer Law Group
10.2020 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.

Litigation Secretary to Partner

Gall Standfield & Smith Solicitors
10.2006 - 10.2020

Dictaphone transcription, preparation of Court documents (Magistrates, District, Supreme, Land Court, Federal Court of Australia, Consumer & Commercial Tribunal and Building Services Authority), briefing Counsel, arranging medico-legal examinations and briefing expert, arranging compulsory conferences and mediations, attending to general correspondence, preparing Probate documentation, completing all necessary documentation for Estate files, including Titles Office documents, drawing up and witnessing Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, file maintenance, bring ups, attending to telephone enquiries, witnessing documentation as a Justice of the Peace, undertaking CITEC searches, overflow typing and general administration.

Senior Litigation Secretary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
03.1997 - 10.2006

Dictaphone transcription, preparation of Court documents, briefs to Counsel, arranging medico-legal examinations, attending to telephone enquiries, attending to general correspondence, QA Co-Ordinator, file maintenance under QA requirements, Precedent Controller, maintaining and updating precedent database, attending to daily diary bring ups, witnessing documentation as a Justice of the Peace, carrying out CITEC searches, overflow typing and general administration.

Litigation Secretary

Peter Lawlor, Solicitor
05.1993 - 03.1997

Dictaphone transcription, preparation of Court documents, Wills, leases and agreements, general correspondence, file maintenance and general clerical duties. McInnes Wilson took over Peter Lawlor's practice in 1997.

Secretary

O'Donnell Solicitors
04.1988 - 02.1993

Dictaphone transcription, preparation of conveyancing and mortgage documentation, Wills, Leases and Court documentation, general correspondence, upkeep of company registers, reception and general clerical duties

Typist

Maroochydore Typing Service
02.1986 - 02.1993

Preparation of a wide variety of documentation including legal documents and agreements, dictaphone transcription, providing answering service for clients, reception and general office duties.

Education

Justice of The Peace (Qualified) -

Department of Justice And Attorney-General
Queensland
05-2004

General Office -

Australian Traineeship
03-1988

Office Traineeship - Secretarial

The Office Business Academy
Brisbane, QLD
09-1987

Advanced Secretarial -

Lorraine Martin Commercial College
Brisbane
01-1986

Year 10 -

Caloundra High
Caloundra
11-1985

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Case Management
  • Client Communication

Timeline

Paralegal

Dwyer Law Group
10.2020 - Current

Litigation Secretary to Partner

Gall Standfield & Smith Solicitors
10.2006 - 10.2020

Senior Litigation Secretary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers
03.1997 - 10.2006

Litigation Secretary

Peter Lawlor, Solicitor
05.1993 - 03.1997

Secretary

O'Donnell Solicitors
04.1988 - 02.1993

Typist

Maroochydore Typing Service
02.1986 - 02.1993

Justice of The Peace (Qualified) -

Department of Justice And Attorney-General

General Office -

Australian Traineeship

Office Traineeship - Secretarial

The Office Business Academy

Advanced Secretarial -

Lorraine Martin Commercial College

Year 10 -

Caloundra High
Jennifer Clark