Louise Greenwood
East Cannington,WA
Summary
I am a results-driven professional skilled in legal and administrative case management. I portray exceptional interpersonal skills, strong communication skills both written and verbal and am able to easily identify and understand processes and procedures. I have a team player attitude, always willing to put my hand up to help wherever needed. I work well under pressure maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst multitasking and prioritising.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Paralegal
Loukas Law
04.2023 - Current
- Streamline legal/administrative processes by implementing efficient document and case management systems.
- Onboarding of new clients;
- Improve client satisfaction and expectation by providing timely and accurate information on case progress.
- Facilitate communication between clients, opposing counsel, courts, and administrative agencies
- Drafting correspondence;
- Preparing/drafting Family Court forms, filing of Family Court documents via eCourts Portal and effect service of the same;
- Creating and updating court briefs and assisting with preparing and updating of briefs to Counsel;
- Preparing and updating disclosure lists and documents;
- Managing fee earners’ professional memberships and registrations of events;
- Diary and file management including prioritising of competing meetings, court hearings and deadlines;
- Recording time on client files with a daily target of 3 hours.
Law Clerk to Director & Senior Associate
Paterson & Dowding
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Streamline legal/administrative processes by implementing efficient document and case management systems.
- Onboarding of new clients;
- Improve client satisfaction and expectation by providing timely and accurate information on case progress.
- Facilitate communication between clients, opposing counsel, courts, and administrative agencies
- Drafting correspondence;
- Preparing/drafting Family Court forms, filing of Family Court documents via eCourts Portal and effect service of the same;
- Creating and updating court briefs and assisting with preparing and updating of briefs to Counsel;
- Preparing and updating disclosure lists and documents;
- Managing fee earners’ professional memberships and registrations of events;
- Diary and file management including prioritising of competing meetings, court hearings and deadlines; and
- End of month billing.
Law Clerk Family Law Team
HHG Legal Group
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Streamline legal/administrative processes by implementing efficient document and case management systems.
- Onboarding of new clients;
- Improve client satisfaction and expectation by providing timely and accurate information on case progress.
- Facilitate communication between clients, opposing counsel, courts, and administrative agencies
- Drafting correspondence;
- Preparing/drafting Family Court forms, filing of Family Court documents via eCourts Portal and effect service of the same;
- Creating and updating court briefs and assisting with preparing and updating of briefs to Counsel;
- Preparing and updating disclosure lists and documents;
- Managing fee earners’ professional memberships and registrations of events;
- Diary and file management including prioritising of competing meetings, court hearings and deadlines; and
- Mid-month and end of month billing.
Project Management
Musa Dudhia & Company (Law Firm – Zambia)
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Initiated project management proposal;
- Gained insight into project management principles and techniques.
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance team productivity;
- Worked collaboratively leading a team to manage deadlines through project management.
Legal Secretary
Friedman Lurie Singh & D’Angelo Lawyers
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Secretary to three fee earners including one equity managing partner;
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks, meeting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Diary and file management;
- Liaising with clients, managing client expectation and providing support;
- Assisting with preparation of minor court documents; Amending court documents;
- Transcribing legal documents and phone conversations.
- Updating court indexes and disclosure;
- Drafting correspondence to clients and third parties; and
- Billing
Night Legal Secretary
Wenn Law Barristers & Solicitors
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Night secretary to the Sole Director;
- Diary and file management;
- Liaising with clients;
- Assisting with preparation and amending of Family Court documents
- Organised files for court proceedings.
- Reviewing and collating disclosure;
- Drafting correspondence to clients and third parties; and
- Legal Aid WA Billing;
Legal Secretary
DLA Piper
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Secretary to seven fee earners;
- Diary management;
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for lawyers, ensuring seamless scheduling across the team;
- Received and managed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients; and
- Facilitated communication between clients and lawyers ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Hunter Cook Legal
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Streamline legal/administrative processes by implementing efficient document and case management systems.
- Onboarding of new clients;
- Improve client satisfaction and expectation by providing timely and accurate information on case progress.
- Facilitate communication between clients, opposing counsel, courts, and administrative agencies
- Drafting correspondence;
- Preparing/drafting Family Court forms, filing of Family Court documents and effecting service of the same;
- Creating and updating court briefs and assisting with preparing and updating of briefs to Counsel;
- Preparing and updating disclosure lists and documents;
- Managing fee earners’ professional memberships and registrations of events; and
- Diary and file management including prioritising of competing meetings, court hearings and deadlines.
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Rankin Nathan Lawyers
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Transcribing and copy typing;
- Following lawyers instructions to amend correspondence and documents;
- Ensuring attention to detail in diligently editing legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Drafting Court documents;
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for lawyers and clients, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
- Filing documents at Court;
- Preparing briefs to Counsel;
- File management;
Legal Secretary
Peel Legal Barristers and Solicitors and Falcon Settlements
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Transcribing and copy typing;
- Following lawyers instructions to amend correspondence and documents;
- Ensuring attention to detail in diligently editing legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Drafting Court documents;
- Coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for lawyers and clients, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
- Filing documents at Court;
- Preparing briefs to Counsel;
- File management; and
- Completing settlement processes for business and property settlements.
Education
Mandurah Senior College
01.2007
Skills
- High attention to detail
- Exercises professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent internal and external communication skills
- Effective multitasking, prioritisation and ensuring compliance with deadlines
- Ability to think critically, identify and problem solve
- Understanding of processes and procedures
- Flexible and adaptable to different situations and working environments
- Motivated by challenge and development
References
- Meredith Hunter, Worked together at Hunter Cook Legal and Paterson & Dowding, 0468 387 466
- Lynnette Askin, Worked together at Hunter Cook Legal and Paterson & Dowding, 0400 299 709
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Music
- Cooking
- Culture
Timeline
Executive Paralegal
Loukas Law
04.2023 - Current
Law Clerk to Director & Senior Associate
Paterson & Dowding
01.2019 - 04.2023
Law Clerk Family Law Team
HHG Legal Group
06.2017 - 12.2018
Project Management
Musa Dudhia & Company (Law Firm – Zambia)
02.2017 - 06.2017
Legal Secretary
Friedman Lurie Singh & D’Angelo Lawyers
05.2014 - 11.2016
Night Legal Secretary
Wenn Law Barristers & Solicitors
03.2014 - 06.2016
Legal Secretary
DLA Piper
03.2013 - 02.2014
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Hunter Cook Legal
07.2010 - 02.2013
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Rankin Nathan Lawyers
06.2008 - 07.2010
Legal Secretary
Peel Legal Barristers and Solicitors and Falcon Settlements
01.2008 - 06.2008
Mandurah Senior College
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