Jessica Humphreys
Wollongong,New South Wales
Summary
Dependable individual with a background and special interest in family law. Detail-oriented with an ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in all aspects of work and build trusting relationships with both colleagues and the profession. Able to work both collaboratively and individually, with very strong written and oral communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate to Senior Judicial Registrar
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
06.2023 - Current
- Complete extensive Court list preparation and associated Orders and referrals.
- Legal skills to complete case law research, support with judgments/reasons, and important legal preparation and research for dispute resolution events.
- Assistance in both a legal and administrative way in the efficient and effective running of the chambers of the Senior Judicial Registrar, including through preparing correspondence and reports and managing the schedule of hearings and engagements in the Court databases, and assistance with registrar case management more broadly.
- Use Court applications and associated documentation, to accurately enter and maintain information on Court databases, enter and disseminate listing information, and manage Court records and files.
- Assist registrars in the planning and case management of matters including in the preparation and publication of orders, liaising with Judges’ chambers, litigants and other services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Court users and be responsive to requests from external and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with the referral of matters to Judges, Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Child Dispute Services staff and other registry staff.
- Assistance with extemporary Judgments.
Legal Case Manager to Judicial Registrar
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Sydney
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Complete extensive Court list preparation and associated Orders and referrals.
- Legal skills to complete case law research, support with judgments/reasons, and important legal preparation and research for dispute resolution events.
- Assistance in both a legal and administrative way in the efficient and effective running of the chambers of the Judicial Registrar, including through preparing correspondence and reports and managing the schedule of hearings and engagements in the Court databases, and assistance with registrar case management more broadly.
- Use Court applications and associated documentation, to accurately enter and maintain information on Court databases, enter and disseminate listing information, and manage Court records and files.
- Assist registrars in the planning and case management of matters including in the preparation and publication of orders, liaising with Judges’ chambers, litigants and other services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Court users and be responsive to requests from external and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with the referral of matters to Judges, Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Child Dispute Services staff and other registry staff.
MANAGER
ARCHIVING ADMINISTRATION
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Responsible for collation and organisation of files in preparation for digital archiving.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
LAW CLERK
HELEN VOLK LAWYERS
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for drafting and proof-reading documents including, initiating applications, responses, affidavits, case outlines, chronologies, organizing subpoenae and summarising documents produced under subpoena.
- E-filing legal documents with the Court.
- Liaising with a range of legal professionals such as when briefing counsel, communicating with other firms, registry officials and judicial chambers.
- Assisting solicitors and counsel during trials.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Participated in client meetings to take notes regarding potential cases or matters under discussion.
- Efficiently conducting legal research.
CASUAL RECEPTIONIST
REBECCA BAILEY & ASSOCIATES
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for carrying out a range of office duties including; greeting clients, managing phone and email enquiries, photocopying and assisting administrative and professional staff.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations.
OFFICE JUNIOR
HELEN VOLK LAWYERS
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Responsible for carrying out a range of office duties including; greeting clients, banking, mail and DX, stationary ordering, photocopying, cleaning, shopping and assisting administrative and professional staff.
Education
BACHELOR LAWS & BACHELOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE -
UNIVERSITY of WOLLONGONG
Wollongong11.2024
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
CEDARS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
11.2019
Skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Delegation
- Organisation
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Confidentiality
- Proficient in legal software and the ability to adapt to new programs
- Strong research skills
- Office administration
- LEAP software
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Case Management
- Interpersonal Skills
References
Senior Judicial Registrar Lynda Maitland
Lynda.Maitland@fcfcoa.gov.au
Rebecca Bailey, Solicitor
Rebecca.bailey@helenvolklawyers.com.au
0413 954 760
Timeline
Associate to Senior Judicial Registrar
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
06.2023 - Current
Legal Case Manager to Judicial Registrar
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
12.2022 - 06.2023
LAW CLERK
HELEN VOLK LAWYERS
01.2020 - 11.2022
CASUAL RECEPTIONIST
REBECCA BAILEY & ASSOCIATES
01.2019 - 01.2021
MANAGER
ARCHIVING ADMINISTRATION
01.2018 - 03.2023
OFFICE JUNIOR
HELEN VOLK LAWYERS
01.2015 - 01.2020
BACHELOR LAWS & BACHELOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE -
UNIVERSITY of WOLLONGONG
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
CEDARS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
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