Lu Liu
Sydney,NSW Australia
Summary
A Juris Doctor graduate with an NSW solicitor certificate, seeking long-term career opportunities and development in the legal profession. Mature and generous, with a strong passion for legal public service. Demonstrates creativity, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and robust learning and comprehension abilities. Highly proactive and productive, with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills, capable of thriving under pressure. Skilled in legal research and analyzing client needs. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk (Part-time)
Lion Legal
Sydney, Australia
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Assist solicitors by reviewing and summarizing legal documents, such as pleadings and motions, revising client instructions, writing representations, and conducting research for relevant case precedents.
- Provided administrative support to solicitors including scheduling appointments, managing correspondence and preparing a billing statement.
- Shadowed solicitors to court proceedings, and acquired knowledge regarding construction disputes, personal injury disputes, and employment disputes involving insurance claims.
- Participated in one District Court trial, and assisted solicitor in case preparation and courtroom procedures.
- Familiar with the use of professional legal tools like LEAP and PEXA, have independently assisted solicitors to complete a work that helped joint tenant convert the share between them.
Paralegal (Part-time)
The IP House Lawyers
Sydney, Australia
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Familiar with patents, trademarks, intellectual property, commercial law, commercial and intellectual property disputes, conveyancing, and property law.
- Skilled in drafting legal documents (Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Settlement Statements) and conducting detailed document review and analysis of property sale contracts, non-compete deeds, and legal agreements.
- Draft legal correspondence and law advice, including letters, memos, and emails, on behalf of solicitors.
Legal Aid Intern
Liaocheng Legal Aid Center
Liaocheng, China
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Handled registration and statistics of legal aid cases.
- Accepted, reviewed and approved applications with average of 10+ cases per day.
- Participated in legal aid publicity and legal consultation activities, including establishment of legal assistance station for the disabled and legal aid society for women and children.
Legal Intern, Criminal Trial Division III (Juvenile Court)
Zibo Intermediate People's Court
Zibo, China
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized and filed court files, printed and made copies of materials, proofread judgments and helped to draft simple judgments and other legal documents under the guidance of judges, attended court hearings, interrogations, questioning and court appearances.
- Actively participated in social public service activities organized by the court to popularize legal knowledge for teenagers.
Sourcing Specialist (Causal)
Murrays Craft Brewing Co.
Sydney, Australia
09.2022 - Current
- Researched international markets in order to identify suitable overseas suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings goals.
- Directed and coordinated all aspects of product design, procurement, and quality control to ensure optimal performance and adherence to standards.
- Managed supplier contracts, and oversaw the preparation and review of commercial and legal documents.
- Monitored inventory levels and managed warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage and distribution of goods.
Principal Assistant (Causal)
Dixon Real Estate Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Organized daily tasks for the principal including filing paperwork, creating agendas, and distributing mail.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and routine inspections for the principal.
- Managed the principal's calendar and prioritized tasks based on importance and urgency.
- Assisted in preparing contracts, lease agreements, and other legal documents.
Copywriter
Hangzhou Mican culture Co.
Hangzhou, China
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Participated in writing the exhibition contents planning of Taizhou Huangyan Mould Museum, Dongwu Culture Exhibition Hall, Zhedong Canal Museum, Yiwu Museum, Tonglu Constitution Museum, Shangyu Museum, Dachen Island Youth Reclamation Culture Museum.
Education
Practical Legal Training -
The College of Law (COL)
Sydney, NSW04.2024
Juris Doctor -
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Sydney, NSW11.2023
Bachelor of Media in Screen and Sound Production -
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, NSW07.2018
Skills
Computer
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office
- Familiar with the use of professional legal tools: LEAP and PEXA
Language
- Chinese (Mandarin) - Native
- English - fluent
Extracurricular Activities
Dalufilm Studio - Sydney, NSW
Founder/Director/Scriptwriter - 07/2015 to 10/2017
- Led the team to create and shoot a series of short films and related activities, with the purpose of "in-depth analysis of human nature, expose thousands of aspects of society";
- The work of "Second Wind" was awarded BEST FILM by 2017 UNSW Cinematic Society Film Festival.
Timeline
Law Clerk (Part-time)
Lion Legal
07.2023 - 03.2024
Paralegal (Part-time)
The IP House Lawyers
01.2023 - 07.2023
Principal Assistant (Causal)
Dixon Real Estate Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 02.2023
Sourcing Specialist (Causal)
Murrays Craft Brewing Co.
09.2022 - Current
Legal Aid Intern
Liaocheng Legal Aid Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Intern, Criminal Trial Division III (Juvenile Court)
Zibo Intermediate People's Court
06.2021 - 09.2021
Copywriter
Hangzhou Mican culture Co.
06.2020 - 12.2020
Practical Legal Training -
The College of Law (COL)
Juris Doctor -
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Bachelor of Media in Screen and Sound Production -
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
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