Mica Purkis
South Yarra
Summary
Highly motivated and ambitious paralegal with knowledge of criminal, family and intervention order matters learnt through working experience at a numerous criminal and family law firms.
Recognised for my aptitude for communicating with a diverse range of clients, and ability to understand and maintain strict confidentiality policies.
Strong interest in the indictable stream, and a keen interest in legislative interpretation and social justice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Doogue & George Lawyers
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, court proceedings, and other important dates.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
- Organising and compiling materials for Victorian Legal Aid applications, including; bank statements, health care cards, caveats etc.
Legal Assistant
BlueRock Law
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memorandums, and correspondence.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified potential issues for clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
Paralegal
James Dowsley & Associates
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted drafting and filing County and Supreme Court materials and submissions on behalf of solicitors.
- Scheduled appointments, maintained diary entries and bookings for the Firm.
- Worked alongside partners, solicitors and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Developed positive working relationships with courts, clients, law enforcement members and other firms.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
Paralegal
Justice Crew Legal Services
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Pharmacy Assistant
Direct Chemist Outlet
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.
- Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
- Operated cash register and other front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Swinburne University Online
Melbourne, VICDiploma of Criminal Justice -
Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC05.2020
Year 12 -
Mornington Secondary College
Mornington, VIC11.2017
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of the following programs;
- ATLAS (Victoria Legal Aid); and
- ActionStep; and
- EFAS; and
- Appointy; and
- Affinity; and
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Criminal law case management
Volunteer Work
Mornington Life Saving Club 2014-2017; Assistant Coach
I volunteered my weekends to help assist young children on learning the importance of water safety and skills to assist them in open water scenarios.
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Doogue & George Lawyers
09.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
BlueRock Law
03.2023 - 09.2023
Paralegal
James Dowsley & Associates
02.2022 - 03.2023
Paralegal
Justice Crew Legal Services
02.2021 - 01.2022
Pharmacy Assistant
Direct Chemist Outlet
05.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Laws -
Swinburne University Online
Diploma of Criminal Justice -
Chisholm Institute
Year 12 -
Mornington Secondary College
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