Overview
Work History
Education
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
QUALIFICATIONS AND
Timeline
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Mimi Barnes

St Kilda

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Sparke Helmore Lawyers
11.2023 - Current
  • Quickly adapted to a fast-paced legal environment with no prior paralegal experience, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and a strong capacity for learning on the job.
  • Assisted in the preparation of court documents, briefs, and legal correspondence for a wide range of government public/regulatory clients, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and tight deadlines.
  • As the longest-standing paralegal on the team, took responsibility for coordinating team workflows, training new paralegals, and ensuring consistency in matter management and internal processes.

Waitressing, Bartending and Management

Public Bar Manuka, Canberra
01.2022 - Current
  • Led and coordinated a team of up to 10 staff during peak service hours, including Saturday nights with over 200 patrons, ensuring smooth operations under high-pressure conditions.
  • Trained new team members on service protocols, compliance requirements (RSA), and venue operations, fostering a collaborative and efficient workplace.
  • Effectively managed challenging situations involving distressed or intoxicated customers, using communication and problem-solving skills to de-escalate conflicts and maintain a safe environment for everyone involved.

Corridor Representative

John XXIII College
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Provided pastoral care and peer support to college residents, with a focus on the wellbeing and adjustment of vulnerable first-year students.
  • Demonstrated accountability by fulfilling contractual obligations and participating in regular performance meetings with college leadership.
  • Organised and led social events for a cohort of 50 residents, including group dinners and movie nights, fostering community engagement and inclusivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law Honours

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
05.2025

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -

Melbourne Girls Grammar
Melbourne
01.2021

Hobbies and Interests

I love all kinds of sport, playing basketball, netball and AFL at a college level, I am an avid reader, my favourite author is Sally Rooney, I love spending time with my family, especially my dog Ninja

Awards

2021 Perfect score in VCE English, 50/50, 2021 Responsible service of alcohol certificate (RSA), 2023 First aid certificate, 2023 GPA of 5.9 at the ANU

QUALIFICATIONS AND

  • 2018 Bronze Medallion - Obtained at Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club
  • 2018 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
  • 2021 Vice School Captain of Melbourne Girls Grammar School
  • 2021 Third Dux of Melbourne Girls Grammar with an 99.5 Atar

Timeline

Paralegal

Sparke Helmore Lawyers
11.2023 - Current

Corridor Representative

John XXIII College
01.2023 - 01.2023

Waitressing, Bartending and Management

Public Bar Manuka, Canberra
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Law Honours

Australian National University

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -

Melbourne Girls Grammar

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