JESSICA REES
Legal
Sydney,NSW
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL SECRETARY/EVENTS COORDINATOR
Piper Alderman
Sydney, NSW
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Communicate with the client to understand their wants, needs, and special requests for the event
- Plan and organize the event from concept to finish in accordance with the preference of the client
- Create a budget that suits the client’s need and maintain it
- Select the most suitable location or venue; book, prepare, and arrange it for the event
- Attend event to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned
- Address any dispute that may arise, and remain on site after the event is over to ensure proper clean up
- Work with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event planning and execution
- Negotiate and contract with vendors such as photographers, florists, caterers, technical and transportation services on a variety of goods and services like security, lighting, sound equipment, displays, stages, parking, food and drink and any other essential item to ensure the success of the event
- Monitor delivery of goods and services to ensure contract terms are satisfied; adhere to legal, insurance, and health and safety regulations
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned or requested by clients
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Competent in Inbox management of high traffic daily reviews and replying of same day enquiries
- Competent in the use of client management systems
- Competent in complex and high-volume billing
- Has a strong ‘client service’ approach
- Committed to producing quality work whilst maintaining a strong client focus
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
- Has a positive and flexible approach to working in a busy law firm
- Ability to take initiative to get things done, follow up review of documents with senior associates and partners and deliver to a high level of quality
- Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment in an organised manner
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
LEGAL SECRETARY
Paul A. Brown & Co
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Proficient with transcription of digital dictations
- Preparing correspondence using precedent and legal forms
- Assisting with property settlements using PEXA
- Opening, closing, and archiving of files according to office policy
- Photocopying, printing, scanning, and binding of documents
- Electronic document management with Smokeball Client Software and conducting searches on InfoTrack, PPSR, and ASIC
- Preparing leases from Heads of Agreement
- Assisting in the preparation of Contracts for the sale and or purchase of Residential and Commercial properties
- Liaising with clients, Solicitors, and Real Estate Agents
- Drafting Residential Property Transfer documents
- Drafting initial letters and Costs Agreements for sale and purchase of Residential and Commercial properties.
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
SYDNEY, NSW
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Delivering high-quality support for the provision of an efficient and effective prosecution service
- Providing general administrative and clerical support
- Reception service including screening phone calls with a professional and timely manner
- Legal support to ODPP staff, Crown Prosecutors and other Counsel
- Registering and update matters; maintain files, briefs, file notes and records of proceedings; organize of court lists witnesses, exhibits, meetings, diaries and conferences
- Liaise with police, legal practitioners, witnesses, and court registry staff to obtain and provide all necessary information and assistance
- Provide general legal support including drafting correspondence, photocopying, records and supply management, reception work, mail delivery and photocopying.
TRAINEE CHEF
The Bull & Butcher Bistro
11.2017 - 09.2019
LEGAL SECRETARY
Graham, Evans & Partners
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Professional communication with witnesses, clients, and colleagues
- Maintained schedules of partners including court diaries
- Organized delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Preparation of court documents to be filed before deadlines.
LEGAL SECRETARY
Compton Group, WorkWales
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Accurately complete audio and copy typing tasks using big hand software
- Conduction of Land Registry Searches
- Drafting letters, Legal documents, and preparation of court documents in adherence to partners’ deadlines.
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
The Bull & Butcher Bistro, CONCIERGE
05.2016 - 09.2016
ADMINISTRITIVE ASSISTANT
Ratio Law
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Secretarial duties including scheduling meetings and client appointments, filing, typing, copying, binding, and scanning
- Greeting of visitors and clients
- Inventory management through regular stock checks, anticipating supply needs and verifying invoices from suppliers.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
SAGE
10.2015 - 01.2016
SALES ASSISTANT
10.2014 - 07.2015
RECEPTIONIST
Wales Probation Trust
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Greet visitors and notify relevant workers of their arrival
- Clerical support for visitors forms and queries
- Resolve challenging situations in a tactfully and calmly.
ASSISTANT
British Home Stores
09.2014 - 01.2015
ASSISTANT
Hayes Recruitment
09.2014 - 01.2015
SALES ASSISTANT
Virgin Media
10.2009 - 01.2010
LEGAL ADMINISTRITIVE ASSISTANT
Angle Chambers
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Inventory management of two offices during a busy relocation
- Coordinated meetings and organizing room bookings
- Optimization of digital and hard copy filing systems
- Drafting appointment letters, legal documents, and case files.
Virgin Media
08.2006 - 05.2008
Education
Higher Education Diploma - Law
Gower college
LAW - Law
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
WALES, UNITED KINGDOM Sep 2012 - 06.2015
Diploma - Legal Studies
Skills
Lotus NotesBig Hands Digital dictation SoftwareWinScribe Dictation Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Smokeball
InfoTrack Property, Company and Personal searchJusticeLink online filing managementCase ResearchSupreme Court FilingAccomplishments
- Prince of Wales Trust Young Enterprise 2017 -Business Start-up Certificate
- BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Cellar Management Quality Cask and Keg – Oxford UK
Timeline
LEGAL SECRETARY/EVENTS COORDINATOR
Piper Alderman
03.2021 - 12.2022
LEGAL SECRETARY
Paul A. Brown & Co
08.2020 - 02.2021
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions
01.2020 - 07.2020
TRAINEE CHEF
The Bull & Butcher Bistro
11.2017 - 09.2019
LEGAL SECRETARY
Graham, Evans & Partners
05.2017 - 08.2017
LEGAL SECRETARY
Compton Group, WorkWales
09.2016 - 12.2016
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
The Bull & Butcher Bistro, CONCIERGE
05.2016 - 09.2016
ADMINISTRITIVE ASSISTANT
Ratio Law
01.2016 - 05.2016
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
SAGE
10.2015 - 01.2016
RECEPTIONIST
Wales Probation Trust
11.2014 - 02.2015
SALES ASSISTANT
10.2014 - 07.2015
ASSISTANT
British Home Stores
09.2014 - 01.2015
ASSISTANT
Hayes Recruitment
09.2014 - 01.2015
SALES ASSISTANT
Virgin Media
10.2009 - 01.2010
LEGAL ADMINISTRITIVE ASSISTANT
Angle Chambers
05.2008 - 11.2008
Virgin Media
08.2006 - 05.2008
Higher Education Diploma - Law
Gower college
LAW - Law
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Sep 2012 - 06.2015