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Mariana Hanna

Sydney,Australia

Summary

I’m a confident, reliable, and professional Law Graduate with vibrant communication skills and a strong willingness to learn, grow, and adapt to new environments. Having recently completed the College of Law, I bring a solid foundation in legal practice, alongside 8 years of exceptional customer service experience. I’m an outgoing, bubbly, and positive individual who brings energy and enthusiasm to every interaction, with a warm personality that makes it easy to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike. I thrive in fast-paced settings and am eager to contribute meaningfully to a team while continuing to develop as a legal professional.

Work History

Law Clerk

KPT Defence Lawyers
01.2025 - Current
  • Scheduling and arranging client appointments and meetings
  • Attending court registries to file legal documents and retrieve materials as required
  • Providing day-to-day assistance to criminal lawyers with case management and legal tasks
  • Making court appearances for subpoena orders and administrative matters
  • Drafting legal correspondence, including bail variation letters and cost agreements
  • Preparing detailed case notes and summaries to assist lawyers in hearing preparation
  • Supporting lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and file management

Western Success Advisor

Western Sydney University
11.2024 - Current
  • Support, advise and mentor students in learning and teaching platforms effectively.
  • Assist students with social connections and university processes/forms.
  • Advise students on the correct resources for academic and personal support.
  • Tracking, updating academic records.

Legal Intern

Refugee & Casework Service
08.2024 - 11.2024


  • Completed forms for clients including drafting Visas, conducted VEVO checks, managed IMMI accounts, ensuring accurate documentation of immigration status.
  • Entered and maintained client data on CLASS, facilitating seamless case management and legal documentation.
  • Scheduled client appointments, handled incoming calls, and completed set client tasks sent by supervisors.
  • Performed various administrative tasks to support the legal team.
  • Regularly communicated with lawyers to seek advice and guidance on complex client matters.
  • Dealing with traumatized clients.
  • Engaged with interpreters during client calls.



Legal Intern

Western Sydney University Justice Clinic
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • File notes, detailed legal research on open cases for the Student Legal Service and Victims Services clients;
  • Written submissions for clients to the Commissioner for Victim Support Schemes;
  • Prison visit to the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) and court visit to Downing Centre Local Courts to gain a deeper understanding of access to justice issues;
  • Comparative jurisdictional analysis law reform project investigating police powers and the use of tasers on people with a disability for Justice Clinic client, the Intellectual Disability Rights Service.

Host

KAPLAN Homes
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Engaged and assisted clients, showcasing display homes and processing paperwork.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of display buildings.
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming environment to enhance the client experience.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by managing client details and property documents online.
  • Exceeded job responsibilities by taking on additional tasks and supporting colleagues.
  • Handled sensitive documents while maintaining strict confidential protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Law -

Western Sydney University
12.2024

Diploma in Arts -

Western Sydney University
01.2019

High school or equivalent -

Colyton High School
01.2017

PLT -

College of Law
03-2025

Skills

  • Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new environments
  • Technology proficiency
  • Excellent time management, multitasking & organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail & ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Drafting documents & accurate database maintenance
  • Accurate proofreading & legal document preparations
  • Ethical judgement and decision making skills
  • Excellent, well-developed research skills

Certification

Australian Human Rights Commission

Certificate of Completion Child Safe Organisations 2024


College of Law x Josef Designer & Builder Program 2025


Certified Josef Designer & Builder March 2025


Certificate of Legal Tech and Business Skills 2025

Additional Information

Rebecca Dominguez

Director & Principal Solicitor

WSU Justice Clinic

E: r.dominguez@westernsydney.edu.au


Ziki Whitfield
Volunteer & Community Coordinator

Refugee Advice & Casework Service
E: ziki.whitfield@racs.org.au

Timeline

Law Clerk

KPT Defence Lawyers
01.2025 - Current

Western Success Advisor

Western Sydney University
11.2024 - Current

Legal Intern

Refugee & Casework Service
08.2024 - 11.2024

Legal Intern

Western Sydney University Justice Clinic
07.2024 - 10.2024

Host

KAPLAN Homes
01.2021 - 03.2022

Diploma in Arts -

Western Sydney University

High school or equivalent -

Colyton High School

Bachelor of Law -

Western Sydney University

PLT -

College of Law

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