Elizabeth Harriott
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
Results-focused professional with strengths in research, critical analysis and customer focus. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freedom of Information Officer APS5
National Disability Insurance Agency
02.2024 - Current
- Processed Freedom of Information (FOI) requests including preparing and collating documents to make FOI decisions in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).
- Managed the coordination of in-house and outsourced FOI services including drafting internal and external consultations to obtain relevant information.
- Maintained working relationships with participants and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepared document bundles and drafted formal decision letters for release to applicants.
- Redacted information in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Worked independently, operating with minimal instruction from Directors, and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and technologies.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Freedom of Information Officer APS4
National Disability Insurance Agency
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in processing Freedom of Information (FOI) and Participant Information Access (PIA) requests in a timely manner to ensure the agency meets it legal obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).
- Analysis of requests to identify relevant information.
- Drafted internal and external consultations to obtain information relevant to the scope of requests.
- Prepared document bundles and drafted decision letters for release to applicants.
- Redacted information in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Closed FOI and PIA requests ensuring all matters are recorded correctly in databases.
Lawyer - Property Team
Robertson Hyetts Solicitors
07.2021 - 07.2023
- The Property Team manages domestic, commercial, industrial and farming conveyancing and property matters
- Drafted contracts, section 32 statements, licence agreements, retail lease agreements, statements of adjustments, notices of acquisition/disposition and letters of advice
- Provided detailed advice to clients in conference and attended with them to sign relevant documents, provide updates on their conveyancing transfer, and address concerns
- Preparation of duties online forms and knowledge of relevant stamp duty legislation including concessions and exemptions
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
- Used PEXA to lodge transfer documents and complete digital settlements
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
Lawyer
Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers is a boutique family law firm managing complex, high net worth matters
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Experience with property pools, parenting and FVIO matters
- Extensive discovery, court filing, correspondence with clients, other parties and Barristers
- Drafting Initiating Applications, Application in a Case, Minute of Proposed Orders, Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, Reporting Letters, Court Forms, Joint Appointment Letters and Procedural Fairness (Superannuation)
- Significant document review for case preparation and preparing briefs for Counsel
- Attended Court appearances
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties
- Achieved minimum billing requirements every month.
Paralegal
Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Drafted letters, court documents including initiating applications, financial statements and affidavits
- Developed extensive knowledge regarding client matters and family law
- Attended joint meetings coordinated by our lawyers to ensure all needs for clients are met
- Engaged with clients to evaluate and understand their family law situation
Hospitality Worker
Various
08.2014 - 12.2022
- The Brougham Arms Hotel, Bendigo December 2018 – December 2022
- The Woodhouse Restaurant, Bendigo Nov 2016 – Jan 2019
- Melbourne Cricket Ground – Corporate Suites Aug 2014 – July 2019
PLT Placement
Keith R Cameron Solicitors, Hampton
03.2020 - 05.2020
Tutor
St Hilda's College
07.2018 - 11.2018
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
06.2020
Juris Doctor -
University of Melbourne
11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications; Law And Justice
University of Melbourne
10.2016
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Girton Grammar School
11.2012
Skills
- Effective communicator, active listener, articulate
- Client focus
- Working collaboratively
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Decision-making
- Research and critical analysis of information and outcome presentation
- Organisational skills
- Legal document preparation
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- NDIS internal systems:
CRM
LEX
PACE
- DocuSign
- Outlook
- PEXA
- DOL Portal
- E-brief
- Commonwealth Courts Portal
Timeline
Freedom of Information Officer APS5
National Disability Insurance Agency
02.2024 - Current
Freedom of Information Officer APS4
National Disability Insurance Agency
07.2023 - 02.2024
Lawyer - Property Team
Robertson Hyetts Solicitors
07.2021 - 07.2023
Lawyer
Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers
01.2021 - 07.2021
Paralegal
Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers
11.2020 - 01.2021
PLT Placement
Keith R Cameron Solicitors, Hampton
03.2020 - 05.2020
Tutor
St Hilda's College
07.2018 - 11.2018
Hospitality Worker
Various
08.2014 - 12.2022
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
Juris Doctor -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications; Law And Justice
University of Melbourne
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Girton Grammar School
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