I am motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to innovative ideas to bring success to the business. I have a proven ability to create, establish and maintain a professional customer service relationship and exceed customer satisfaction. I am 23 years of age and am currently seeking to take the next step in my career in the legal industry. I am effective at taking on large and small tasks with little guidance or outside help. Successfully applies excellent time management skills and expert knowledge of legal procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Colin Biggers and Paisley Lawyers
Sydney , NSW
04.2023 - Current
Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as motions, briefs, and court bundles.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Organized and printed exhibits for trial proceedings.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Coordinated travel arrangements for Partner and team of Solicitors.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage on online filing system.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Opened and closed matters.
Filed bundles for motions or applications at Court.
Provided administrative support to Partner and team of Solicitors by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
O'BRIEN BURRELL AND CO
01.2018 - 04.2023
Day-to-day administrative tasks such as filing, printing and scanning as well as scheduling meetings
This role also included diary management as well as simple office duties such as stock take of office equipment, helping other members of staff when needed and tracking/booking couriers
Dictations were also required in this role.
Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations issues such as mail delivery or office equipment maintenance.
Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
HAIR AND BEAUTY THERAPIST
LUXE STYLE SALON
10.2021 - 08.2022
Greeting clients and providing hair treatments such as cutting, dying, styling and general wash and blow dry's
This role involved me to take complete independence and schedule my own appointments as well as having to do general house-keeping such as tidying at the end of the day.
APPRENTICE HAIR AND BEAUTY THERAPIST / RECEPTIONIST
STRANDS HAIR AND BEAUTY
01.2018 - 06.2018
Greeting clients and doing day-to-day house keeping tasks such as cleaning, stock take of hair supplies, and diary management of client bookings
In my colleagues spare time I was taught how to do hair cuts, styles, blow dry's and coloring.
Education
Completed Cert III in Hairdressing -
Gymea TAFE
01.2022
Completed the HSC and ATAR -
Engadine High School
01.2018
Skills
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional teamwork skills
Ability to work both individually and in a team
Superior problem-solving and time-management skills
Exceptional leadership skills
Extensive understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe PDF, iManage, Infotrack and Online Court
High written and oral communication skills
Outstanding customer service/ sales skills
Ability to collect, analyse and interpretate data
Appointment And Meeting Scheduling
Travel Arrangements
Legal Administrative Support
Legal Document Preparation
Document Editing
Legal/Court Processes
Document Filing
Legal File Maintenance
Billing Statements
Certification
Certificate III in Hairdressing- 2012
Obtained the First Aid Certificate - 2015
References
Miss Bethany BURKE, Solicitor, Colin Biggers and Paisley Lawyers.
Mrs. Susan CARR, Office Manager, O'Brien Burrell and Co., sjcarr23@yahoo.com.au, 0412 049 039