Liam Devine

Professional and self-motivated administrator with over 7 years experience within Queensland Government. I have demonstrated diverse knowledge across the day-to-day operations of the legal system as exhibited in my previous roles both within The Department of Justice and Attorney-General and Legal Aid Queensland.

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I excel in dealing with complex processes whilst providing a level-headed approach to each given situation. I proactively engage in team discussions to develop new practices, procedures and policies to drive efficiency. My recognised high attention to detail has seen me trusted with ensuring data quality and compliance to limit risk and support continued development.

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I am passionate about providing training, development and growth opportunities as reflected in my experience as a martial arts instructor. These qualities have seen me relied upon to mentor and train staff within the workplace across numerous roles and tasks.

• Assessing and deciding applications for Legal Aid in accordance with the Grants Policy Manual and the Grants Handbook
• Keeping detailed records of decisions with thorough justification and explanation of decisions made
• Proficiently utilise grants systems and software such as LAQ Office and LARS
• Conducting telephone correspondence via Cisco Jabber and Unity4
• Liaising with inhouse lawyers and preferred suppliers to coordinate legal representation for clients
• Allocating grants of aid in accordance with the Grants Policy Manual and Grants Handbook
• Providing effective written correspondence via letters and emails that are tailored for the target audience
• Answering enquiries from stakeholders, legal practitioners and clients
• Appropriately applying Means, Guideline and Merit tests to applications for aid
• Assessing court, financial, legal and other documents
• Excellent knowledge of court processes, duty lawyer models and programs
• Effectively navigate LAQ Website to access Grants Policy Manual, Grants Handbook and other resources
• Great working knowledge of funding priorities, funding models and guidelines
• Conducting thorough reviews of decisions

• Proactively organise & contribute to stakeholder meetings
• Accurately update court files using QWIC
• Conduct file verification and audits to ensure data quality and compliance including high risk court files (Custodial penalties and Domestic Violence Applications)
• Efficiently manage and pay Juror panels via QJAS & JMS
• Work closely with Judiciary to ensure the productivity of the court
• Actively perform weekly reporting using QWIC
• Carefully maintain, produce & publish Daily Law Lists & District Court Lists
• Manage interpreter & affected child witness bookings
• Maintain subpoena & exhibit registers
• Professionally produce court documents & distribute to appropriate stakeholders (Applicants, Respondents, Defendants, Police Prosecutions, Department of Child Safety/ DCPL, DPP & Legal Representatives)
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to facilitate programs & organise changes to the operation of the court
• Consistently contribute to team & registry meetings, brainstorming sessions & expressing ideas to facilitate improved processes
• Calmly manage high pressure & stressful environments whilst dealing with complex tasks
• Keeping up to date with new policies & procedures
• Independently initiate new tasks by consulting manuals & guides
• Effectively manage competing time constraints & prioritising matters based on fluid plans & differing deadlines
• Solely manage the QCAT diary/ hearing list & paper matters and manage Civil Matters via QCIVIL
• Capably answer emails, counter & phone enquiries using registry procedures
• Delegating enquiries to the appropriate external department/ organisations
• Deal with unruly/ difficult clients with composure & liaise with security
• Reliable performing settlements & EFTPOS machine + handling money
• Self-initiated training to counter staff ensuring this aligns with local practices, departmental policy & procedures
• Efficiently registering applications, performing data entry & searches on databases such as QWIC
• Arranging letter of productions, videolinks & other correspondence with prisons

Zen Do Kai Freestyle Karate- CMA Brisbane - 2007- Present

4th Degree Black Belt & Renshi Teacher Title

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Instructing adults, children & people with disabilities 

Member of the Management Team

Responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering classes and assisting with general administration of the Dojo

Abbey Huckstep | PH: 5671 7712

Principal Lawyer Southport (Former Acting Principal Lawyer Ipswich) - Legal Aid Queensland

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Judy Stanton | PH: 3917 0959

Senior Grants Officer Brisbane - Legal Aid Queensland