Kaitlyn Mills
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Driven individual successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. With a passion for helping people and providing support to families that have been impacted by family violence. I believe my passion, university experience, life experience and numerous years working with victims of crime, allow me to support your vision of helping people that have been affected by family violence and help make a difference.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Flitner And Company Barristers And Solicitors
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organised client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Summarised depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted attorneys with family violence, criminal law and immigration matters and supported clients through court proceedings.
- Managing and working with cases regarding Victims of Crime, Family violence and Criminal matters within courts.
Family Violence Volunteer
Volunteer Position
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Helped coordinate and spoke at national summit for domestic violence reform held in 2018
- Worked closely with attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use
- Worked with individuals facing mental health issues and survivors of family violence, substance abuse, and other compounding personal challenges
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients
- Supported individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues
- Served as a comprehensive resource for clients, providing details on lawyers and community service arrangements
- Taking clear and accurate case notes on client matters
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues - Helped manage, provide support and intervention for a significant case load.
Education
J.D. - Law
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC01.2026
Bachelor of Criminology -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC10.2021
Skills
- Exceptional Writer
- Database Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Records Management
- Case management
- Attorney Support
- Risk Management
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Paralegal
Flitner And Company Barristers And Solicitors
02.2021 - 02.2023
Family Violence Volunteer
Volunteer Position
01.2018 - 01.2022
J.D. - Law
Deakin University
Bachelor of Criminology -
Victoria University
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