Jenny Roytur
Sydney,NSW
Summary
- Accomplished legal professional with over 15 years of experience in office and business management, legal practice and senior government roles. Committed to delivering excellence, integrity, accountability, and innovation. Seeking opportunity to leverage my expertise and skills in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Ambitious solicitor works effectively in fluid and fast-paced environment to effectively set and execute on priorities. Comfortable balancing competing stakeholders and risks to reach acceptable business outcomes. Learns new areas of law quickly and advises company to solve complex challenges.
- Proven track record of delivering outstanding results in office and business management in both private and government sectors.
- Proven track record of managing high volume workload with competing priorities.
- Qualified solicitor with comprehensive experience in construction and insurance law
- Proficient in performing the assistant to Counsel functions and responsibilities for a global property management group.
- Strong advocacy, dispute resolution and drafting skills.
- Played pivotal role in contributing to policy reforms to position the Department of Agriculture as key driver of critical policies for bio-security inspections and workforce development.
- Standardised and coordinated the Department's reporting system, ensuring compliance with Partnership Agreement timeframes, leading to a more rigorous reporting regime.
- Developed effective taskforce operation strategies for persistent non-compliant import clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Liability Claims and Recoveries Officer
Transport for NSW
07.2022 - Current
- Effectively managed a portfolio of 550+ files, ensuring prompt and accurate service delivery
- Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure prompt and accurate service
- Assumed responsibility of the Roads Maintenance Council Contract (‘RMCC') portfolio, implementing efficient assessment and management processes
- Cultivated strong relationships with the Director Project services – Regional and Outer Metropolitan and RMCC delivery & Performance manager, enabling the delivery of appropriate services to stakeholders
- Provided training and mentorship to new team members.
- Assessing liability in accordance with delegated authority, legislation, and policies
- Investigating contentious claims
- Working collaboratively within the team out other divisions within the business.
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Mitigated potential risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate countermeasures or contingency plans as needed.
- Performed due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, ensuring accurate valuations and minimising liability exposures.
Solicitor
William Roberts Lawyers
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Led Motor Vehicle Accident (‘MVA') and Property Damage litigation, full day-to-day carriage of matters
- Directing the drafting of court documentation and attending Pre-Trial Reviews (PTR) and hearings
- Trained and delegated work to junior law clerks
- Successfully negotiated settlements and worked collaboratively with Special Counsel and Principal on complex legal matters.
- Achieved favourable outcomes for clients by effectively managing litigation cases and providing comprehensive legal advice.
- Managed a diverse caseload, resulting in successful legal representation for various client matters.
- Built strong relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
- Negotiated advantageous settlements on behalf of clients, minimising risk and exposure during litigation processes.
- Mentored junior solicitors, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm's success.
- Developed persuasive arguments for court hearings, resulting in favourable judgments for the majority of cases handled.
Assistant to Counsel
Meriton Group
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Perform a range of litigation tasks and functions as Assistant to Corporate Counsel
- Defect disputes, strata disputes, body corporate disputes, serviced apartment issues, external complaints, personal injury on sites and in suites
- Liaising with relevant insurance groups during litigation
- Assisting drafting court documents, NCAT, Local Court, Supreme Court
- Perform the role of Legal Assistant for Property Management Group, liaising between property management and General Counsel
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organisation of evidence materials.
- Providing extensive reporting to managing director and group manager
- Managing residential tenancy disputes and monitoring outstanding monetary debt
- Drafting and submitting ‘letters of demand' to clients to support debt arrangements
- Completing registration of judgement orders, garnishee and writ for property orders
- Manage the responsibilities and reporting as appointed authorised company representative for the Local Court of NSW (Small Claims Division).
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Drafting contracts
- Updating General Counsels reports for managing director
- Attending hearings with General Counsel (online and in person)
- Conducting legal research for preparation of advice
- Preparing interstate construction licensing for entities.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
- Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Internship
CJ Boyd Solicitors
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Time billing and cost recoveries in client files
- Directed efforts in resolving debt dispute matters
- Conducted research for complex Will and Estate matters and provided assistance to Partner with construction litigation matters.
Office Manager
Cappuccine
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
Senior Biosecurity Officer
Department of Agriculture
05.2006 - 02.2014
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Increased employee satisfaction with constructive performance evaluations and targeted feedback.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
College of Law, NSW
Sydney, NSW03.2022
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of New England, NSW
Armidale, NSW10.2021
Certificate III in Government -
Swinburne University, NSW
Sydney, NSW01.2006
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Understanding of regulations
- Networking and business development
- Ethical decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication abilities
- Paperwork Coordination
- Claims Analysis
- Interpersonal Skills
- Claims Investigation
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork Abilities
Professional Development
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, Adobe Lightroom
- Proficient in GIMS, Integrated Cargo System (ICS) and Advanced Automated Import Management System (AIMS)
- Proficient in REST and Property Tree
- LEAP and Practice Evolve, Lexis Affinity, GIMS
References
- Mr. Matt Lavicka, Senior Liability & Recoveries officer, 0408 867 570
- Mr. Vlad Vishney, General Counsel, Meriton Group & Partner, CJ Boyd, 0420 972 097
Timeline
Public Liability Claims and Recoveries Officer
Transport for NSW
07.2022 - Current
Solicitor
William Roberts Lawyers
04.2022 - 07.2022
Internship
CJ Boyd Solicitors
01.2022 - 03.2022
Assistant to Counsel
Meriton Group
06.2020 - 04.2022
Office Manager
Cappuccine
10.2016 - 05.2021
Senior Biosecurity Officer
Department of Agriculture
05.2006 - 02.2014
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
College of Law, NSW
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of New England, NSW
Certificate III in Government -
Swinburne University, NSW
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