JOEY DAVEY
Elwood,VIC
Summary
Highly experienced, innovative and results driven professional with 14 years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant in various corporate environments. Consistent achiever with exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills. Enthusiastic, highly organised, outgoing and excellent at networking and building relationships with clients, stakeholders and industry colleagues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PARALEGAL | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
KING & COLLINS LAWYERS
08.2018 - Current
- Supporting the founder of King & Collins in both a professional and personal context, including: high-level calendar, inbox and diary management; planning and scheduling meetings and teleconferences; managing all internal and external correspondence; preparing complex international/domestic travel and accommodation itineraries; managing all personal appointments and tasks; acting as the ‘go-to’ person for all personal and professional matters
- Attending client meetings including preparing agendas and file notes
- End of month billing and expense management
- Managing all file matters both online and in hard copy form; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and court filing requirements; attending the court to inspect files, liaising with the court in preparation for hearings, liaising with barristers and legal counsel
- Opening new files including conflict checks, matter opening and drafting costs agreements
- Preparing legal correspondence including consent orders, letters of service, briefs to counsel; assisting in the preparation of affidavits including collating exhibits and evidence
- Liaising with external parties including clients, opposing solicitors and process servers in relation to the service of documents
- Arranging all social events on behalf of the firm
- Managing and building relationships with clients
- Assisting with staff recruitment
- Training and managing junior staff.
LEGAL SECRETARY
ARNOLD BLOCH LEIBLER LAWYERS
08.2017 - 07.2018
- DISPUTES & LITIGATION
- Opening new files including conflict checks, matter opening and drafting costs agreements
- Comprehensive diary and calendar management; organising and coordinating meetings and assisting with preparation for court
- Assisting with drafting and preparing legal correspondence including court documents (affidavits, exhibits, consent orders), letters and emails
- End of month billing and timesheet entry
- Preparing briefs to counsel and experts
- Booking travel and accommodation.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER
PAGE SEAGER
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Overseeing all administrative and operational tasks of the firm;
- Supporting eight solicitors across four different practice areas including litigation, property, insurance and employment law
- Opening new files including conflict checks, matter opening and drafting costs agreements
- Improving and implementing operational systems, processes and policies
- Liaising with suppliers, consultants, clients and stakeholders as required
- Leading professional development, staff recruitment and training
- Procuring and maintaining all office supplies and equipment
- First point of contact for staffing issues
- Organising staff meetings, client networking events, social events and birthdays.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
09.2009 - 03.2016
- Providing administrative support to the service manager, including complex calendar & diary management, booking meetings, catering and travel arrangements
- Monitoring incoming and outgoing communications, and preparing correspondence;
- Arranging coaching with staff members
- Preparation of agenda and minutes for meetings with both internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
- Planning staff events
- Onboarding and training new staff members
- Research, as directed by the Service Manager.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINILOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
2014
Skills
- Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Confident in working productively and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction
- Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Extremely personable with the ability to confidently deal with people from all walks of life and backgrounds
- Demonstrated understanding of working with and managing highly confidential documents in a sensitive manner
- Advanced computer skills (
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat
- Attorney Support
Referees
Tara Privielli
King & Collins - Special Counsel
Contact details available upon request.
Michelle Khor
King & Collins - Senior Associate
Contact details available upon request.
Matilda Martinez
KCL Law - Probate Manager
Contact details available upon request.
Timeline
PARALEGAL | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
KING & COLLINS LAWYERS
08.2018 - Current
LEGAL SECRETARY
ARNOLD BLOCH LEIBLER LAWYERS
08.2017 - 07.2018
PERSONAL ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER
PAGE SEAGER
03.2016 - 07.2017
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
09.2009 - 03.2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINILOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
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