MITCHELL BROOKS
Liverpool,New South Wales
Summary
Passionate and knowledgeable Criminal Solicitor with varied experience providing Legal, managerial and administrative skills in rural and metropolitan practices. I bring high quality organizational skills, a self-motivated drive to achieve and strong interpersonal skills. I am eager and ready to leverage my legal, managerial and administrative skills to best serve Legal Aid NSW.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Solicitor at Liverpool Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW
04.2022 - Current
- Monitor the performance of direct reports, assure the quality of services delivered by criminal law staff and ensure compliance with Legal Aid, NSW policies and guidelines, delegations and relevant practice standards.
- Collaborate with Solicitor in Charge to improve performance and quality standards of staff.
- Provide high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities.
- Conduct an effective legal practice.
- Mentored junior associates, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm''s success.
- Providing an efficient and effective legal service to clients in accordance with legislation and directions, policy, guidelines and practice standards.
- Effectively utilise Legal Aid NSW electronic case management/tracking system and database.
Criminal Solicitor at Albury Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide high quality advice, minor assistance and casework service to disadvantaged communities
- Conduct an effective legal practice
- Providing an efficient and effective legal service to clients in accordance with legislation and directions, policy, guidelines and practice standards
- Determining applications for legal aid under delegated authority and consistent with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policy and guidelines and/or submitting applications for Legal Aid to the Grants Division
- Effectively utilise Legal Aid NSW electronic case management/tracking system and database
- Keeping up-to-date on legal developments and procedures and identifying training needs and attending training to maintain professional standards and retain a practicing certificate.
Legal Support Officer
Liverpool Legal Aid Commission
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintain and verify client information using databases including CCMS, JusticeLink, JustConnect and Centrelink
- Liased, engaged and managed clients from a range of different backgrounds and cultures including people who are socially and economically disadvantaged, distressed, drug affected or suffering from physical or mental disabilities
- Provide clerical, secretarial and administrative services to legal officers as required to ensure effective legal services support
- Prepare court documentation as required by various Federal and State Courts, Commissions and Tribunals
- Provide effective telephone and counter services to clients on a regular basis, including provision of information about Legal Aid Services and referral to other agencies.
Paralegal (Contract-Basis)
Norton Rose Fulbright
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Worked exclusively on a large-scale remediation program for one of Australia's 'Big 4' banks, forming part of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
- High-volume discovery and document review on the Relativity platform
- Reporting outcomes and providing preliminary advice to clients in relation to regulatory and contractual obligations
- Updating precedents and methodologies and providing quality control feedback internally and externally.
Liverpool Legal Aid Commission
Legal Aid New South Wales
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Interviewing and managing clients and client information
- Conducting legal research, reviewing and evaluating the merits of client cases
- Corresponding with Court officials, solicitors and various stakeholders on behalf of clients
- Organising and managing files, paperwork, data and evidence.
Paralegal
Eden King Lawyers
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Liaise with courts, clients and other legal professionals regarding matters of family law
- Work collaboratively within a professional team to provide excellent legal advice and representation
- Conduct extensive legal research on a variety of family law issues to advance client interests
- Prepare and submit Consent Order Applications and Draft Consent Order documents for clients
- Prepare and review affidavits, statement of claims and itemised cost objections.
Property Management Administrator
Century 21 Liverpool
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Research, prepare and collate relevant legal documents for tribunal hearings
- Act on behalf of clients regarding tenancy disputes at the Civil and Administrative Tribunal
- Liaise with clients and prospective tenants to facilitate lease agreements
- Manage tenancy applications, conduct credit checks and validate references
- Resolve tenant issues and complaints
- Work collaboratively to oversee any necessary repair or construction required for upkeep of rental properties.
Human Resources Assistant
Tru Blu Beverages Pty Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Assist with the provision of employment law support on an array of commercial and transactional issues and corporate restructures
- Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations
- Developing and delivering internal training programs on a range of employment law and work health and safety matters
- Assist in managing workers' compensation claims
- Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws and standards to new and existing employees.
Gaming Service Executive
Moorebank Sports Club
01.2015 - 02.2017
Human Resources Assistant
Moorebank Sports Club
06.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
College of Law
05.2020
Juris Doctor, Postgradaute Law -
University of Sydney
11.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Management and Human Resource Management
University of Sydney
11.2016
Higher School Certificate -
De La Salle, Revesby Catholic College
11.2013
Skills
- Attention to detail Able to remain meticulous through high volume and repetitive work
- Organisational and time management capabilities Effectively manages assigned responsibilities with competing demands and changing priorities, in academic coursework and work experience
- Proficient in multitasking in high stress fast-paced environments demanding strong interpersonal skills Relates effectively with individuals at all levels and backgrounds within and outside of the organisation
- Resourceful individual with the ability to anticipate issues, complete the task at hand, and produce professional results while adhering to rigid deadlines
References
- Dan Brown, Acting Solicitor in Charge - Legal Aid Liverpool, dan.brown@legalaid.nsw.gov.au, 0413040054
- Eiad Diyab, Solicitor in Charge - Legal Aid Liverpool, diyab_eiad@hotmail.com, 0416249592
- Natalija Cavar, Crime Practice Manager, Legal Aid Penrith, natalija.cavar@legalaid.nsw.gov.au, 0414967336
- Robyn Adler, Office Manager - Legal Aid Liverpool, robyn.adler@legalaid.nsw.gov.au, 0415874997
Timeline
Criminal Solicitor at Liverpool Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW
04.2022 - Current
Criminal Solicitor at Albury Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW
01.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Support Officer
Liverpool Legal Aid Commission
08.2020 - 01.2021
Paralegal (Contract-Basis)
Norton Rose Fulbright
02.2020 - 06.2020
Liverpool Legal Aid Commission
Legal Aid New South Wales
01.2020 - 05.2020
Paralegal
Eden King Lawyers
11.2019 - 02.2020
Property Management Administrator
Century 21 Liverpool
01.2018 - 10.2019
Human Resources Assistant
Tru Blu Beverages Pty Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2019
Human Resources Assistant
Moorebank Sports Club
06.2015 - 12.2015
Gaming Service Executive
Moorebank Sports Club
01.2015 - 02.2017
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
College of Law
Juris Doctor, Postgradaute Law -
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce - Management and Human Resource Management
University of Sydney
Higher School Certificate -
De La Salle, Revesby Catholic College
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