Nadia Leggieri
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 3 years of experience in Abuse law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritising tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Abuse law. Committed to providing excellent client care and supporting the legal team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
06.2024 - Current
- Have experience in managing a file load of 120 clients and working collaborative with two lawyers.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs and court documents.
- Wrote and filed documents with Supreme and County court on schedule to maximise case success.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Prepared various documents for lawyers for client meetings and settlement resolutions.
- Assist colleagues in finding solutions and being supportive when learning a new skill.
- Ran training workshops for National team regarding systems and processing.
Junior Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Have experience in managing a file load of 120 clients and working collaborative with four lawyers.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Prepared various documents for lawyers for client meetings and settlement resolutions.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Supreme and County court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs and court documents..
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Trained and supported new staff with programs, systems and processes.
Trainee Junior Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed a file load of 50 clients and supported one lawyer.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Supported organisational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
Crew Member - Part Time
McDonalds
07.2015 - 10.2022
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Stocked shelves to organise aisles in assigned department.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Crime, Justice And Legal Studies
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12.2020
High School - undefined
Penola Catholic College
Melbourne, VIC11.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Scheduling/Planning
- Calendar management
- Client support
- Case management
- Document drafting
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Fast learner
- Legal compliance
- Document preparation
- Litigation support
- Administrative support
- Document filing
- Microsoft office
- Legal/Court processes
- Task prioritisation
Certification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol, Present, This certificate allows me to be able to work in liquor stores or at bars.
- Working With Children Check, 07/01/24
- Drivers Licence, 20/01/34
Awards
5-year certificate, 12/01/20, For working at McDonalds for 5 years
Eligible To Work
Yes
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
06.2024 - Current
Junior Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
11.2022 - 06.2024
Trainee Junior Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
05.2022 - 11.2022
Crew Member - Part Time
McDonalds
07.2015 - 10.2022
High School - undefined
Penola Catholic College
Bachelor of Arts - Crime, Justice And Legal Studies
La Trobe University
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