Nancy Ramirez
Palm Beach,QLD
Summary
Highly skilled in communication and organization, prepared to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. Eager to continue learning and growing. Strong research and analytical abilities crucial for effective case preparation and legal documentation. Ready to apply and further develop administrative and technical skills in a legal assistant role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administration Assistant
My Community Legal
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client intake processes by improving data collection, ensuring accurate information and reducing conflict of interest risks.
- Improved office productivity with the implementation of a centralized filing system, organising both digital and physical documents.
- Data entry and data update of client information in legal management software (e.g., CLASS).
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely and professional responses across phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Provided support to the operations team and practitioners as required.
Barrister/Solicitor
Ramallo & Associates
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Law firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Managed a portfolio of more of 500 cases.
- Represented clients in mediation, conciliation, and hearings in court.
- Prepared and filed documents presented in trial. Drafted briefs, contracts, appeals, and other legal documents.
- Analysed statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.
- Mentored junior employees, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm''s success.
- Contributed to the firm''s overall success by maintaining a high rate of client retention and consistently achieving positive case outcomes.
Paralegal/ Admin Assistant
Ramallo & Associates
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Law firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Kept communication with clients, attorneys, and other professionals for cases' updates.
- Prepared legal correspondence and other documents for solicitors and barristers.
- Reduced attorneys workload by drafting briefs, wills, contracts, appeals, and other legal documents.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organising exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Coordinated law office activity, including the delivery of subpoenas.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Legal Assistant
Federovsky Righetti & Associates
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Law firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Monitored more than 150 cases of bank enforcement warrants.
- Data entry of clients into the Justice online system and into internal program.
- Organised and maintained physical and electronic filing systems for client records and case files.
- Provided support to the operations team and practitioners as required.
Education
Master of International Law Studies - Law
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD07.2024
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina12.2017
Skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Customer service
- Legal Software (CLASS)
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Other Work Experience
Food and beverage attendant at the Brunswick Hotel, Brisbane, Australia.
Hostess at Mantra Lorne Resort, Lorne, Australia.
Bistro Supervisor at the Stones Corner Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
Food and Beverage attendant at the Palm Beach Hotel
Accomplishments
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Administration Assistant
My Community Legal
07.2024 - Current
Barrister/Solicitor
Ramallo & Associates
01.2017 - 09.2019
Paralegal/ Admin Assistant
Ramallo & Associates
02.2016 - 01.2017
Legal Assistant
Federovsky Righetti & Associates
07.2014 - 12.2015
Master of International Law Studies - Law
Griffith University
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Buenos Aires
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