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Matthew Stevens

Albion Park,Australia

Summary

Proficient paralegal with a successful background at Marrickville Legal Centre, focusing on legal writing and communication. Assisted Employment Law team by creating essential documents and conducting detailed research. Acknowledged for leadership abilities and collaborative efforts that boosted client engagement and improved case management efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Marrickville Legal Centre
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive client intakes, including contacting potential clients, assessing their eligibility for assistance based on set criteria, and managing inquiries across various areas such as employment, tenancy, and youth services
  • Ensured efficient case management through the use of complex databases for potential and current clients, including the organisation and maintenance of client and court documents, to support solicitors in delivering effective legal assistance
  • Provided key support to the Employment Law team by conducting comprehensive legal research, drafting high-level legal documents for use in cases before the Fair Work Commission, and facilitating communication between legal counsel and clients.
  • Scheduled meetings, communicated with clients, and managed the Employment Law Department's email, contributing to smooth departmental operations
  • Efficiently utilised SharePoint and Excel for the management of client files and storage of data received from the Workplace Advice Service
  • Maintained regular contact with clients, managed critical filing deadlines, and tracked case progress under the direction of multiple solicitors

Private Tutor

01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Uses planning and communication skills to provide online and face-to-face private tutoring for university students in law or commerce subjects, adapting to their unique learning style to assist them in improving their academic performance
  • Utilises planning and organisational skills to guide students through practice tasks to prepare them for their assessments, providing in-depth feedback on their work and targeting potential areas of improvement
  • Helps students practice for assessments and presentations by communicating key complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner, resulting in improved understanding and performance and enhanced subject marks
  • Uses leadership abilities to run exam preparation sessions for small groups, which involves developing lesson plans and using problem solving skills to overcome student's weaknesses
  • Assists students in improving their subject marks and achieving High Distinctions in numerous law and business subjects by providing personalised guidance and study materials through collaboration and research

In2Uni Mentor (Outreach and Pathways)

University of Wollongong
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Demonstrated strong organisational skills by helping run a variety of programs with a broad focus on encouraging current high school students to learn about university and provide them with skills to improve their academic performance
  • Utilised initiative and planning skills to set up, supervise, and deliver workshops to inform students on a variety of topics, such as high school subject selections and early admission tips, giving them an insight into the different pathways to university
  • Exhibited strong communication and time management skills when working with Year 12 students to assist them in achieving success in Legal Studies and Business Studies as part of the University Preparation Program through weekly face-to-face sessions and by designing tasks structured to each student's learning style, with several students achieving Band 6 results
  • Assisted with setting up and monitoring a business simulation course for students, using leadership skills to manage multiple small groups of students in the Summer Master Class Program
  • Conducted high-quality phone interviews for the early entry program at the University of Wollongong, using active listening and critical thinking skills to assess whether an applicant was suitable, consistently earning positive feedback for the effectiveness of my calls

Legal Internship

Access Law Group Wollongong
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Exhibited strong collaboration skills with the Dispute Resolution Team members to manage the firm's dispute email inbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses to client queries
  • Took responsibility for drafting, editing, and dispatching letters of demand on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong written communication skills and attention to detail in delivering effective correspondence to key stakeholders
  • Utilised effective legal writing skills to prepare letters of advice across legal areas including contract, business, and property law
  • Used strong attention to detail to prepare high-quality legal documents such as affidavits and statements of claim for signature by solicitors

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -

College of Law
04.2025

Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) - Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) - Finance

University of Wollongong

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Albion Park High School

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Organisation
  • Problem-solving
  • Microsoft Office software (SharePoint and Excel)
  • Time management
  • Legal writing
  • Research
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Distinction average in Law and Commerce degrees, 75+ weighted average mark
  • Distinction in all Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Subjects, College of Law
  • Selected by the Golden Key International Honour Society for membership, Top 15% in each faculty in 2020 and 2021
  • Dean's Merit List Recipient, 2019 (top 5% in the calendar year)
  • Dux of Albion Park High School, 2016
  • HSC Distinguished Achievers List, 2016: Business Studies, Legal Studies (90%+ results in both HSC subjects)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Marrickville Legal Centre
06.2024 - Current

Private Tutor

01.2022 - 05.2024

Legal Internship

Access Law Group Wollongong
10.2019 - 12.2019

In2Uni Mentor (Outreach and Pathways)

University of Wollongong
04.2018 - 06.2022

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -

College of Law

Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) - Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) - Finance

University of Wollongong

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Albion Park High School

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