NICOLA STRONGYLOS
Fulham Gardens,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented legal professional with proven skills in legal documentation and client communication, honed at NDA Law Pty Ltd. Excelled in drafting legal documents and conducting comprehensive legal research. Renowned for active listening and building strong client relationships, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisor
Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service
Adelaide, South Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Client interviewing
- writing letter of advice
- emailing clients
- legal research in discrimination and equal opportunity law
- administration
- office management
Casual Sales Assistant
Myer
Marion, South Australia
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for sales activities, tending to customers, problem solving and multitasking, providing product information and lending opinions in regards to products or like queries
- I demonstrate outstanding customer service and selling skills, ensure the floor is well stocked with merchandise, address customer complaints and queries, assistant in the display of merchandise and the organisation of the selling floor and stock areas
- Process payment by totalling purchasers;
- Operate cash registers and financial transactions;
- Processing cash, and store or other credit cards;
- Ability to deal with customer refunds courteously and professionally;
- Maintain a professional attitude and image with sincerity to Myer's customers;
- Developed product knowledge to communicate to the customer;
- Completed online training modules for safety and POS processes;
- Remains current with promotional events and sales;
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate with customers, colleagues and management;
- Telephone etiquette;
- Ability to multitask whilst remaining attentive to customers and ensuring flexibility to the needs of the business;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Remaining composed, friendly, good-natured and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service to customers
Law Clerk
NDA Law Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafting and preparing legal documents;
- Writing client memos;
- Attending meetings, mediation and court with lawyers;
- Organising and tracking case files
- Conducting legal research, interpretations and analysis
Intern
South Australian Parliamentary Internship
07.2021 - 12.2021
- South Australian Parliamentary Internship Program, resulting in an 8500 word research project on a subject of interest for Adrian Pederick, the South Australian Member for Hammond
- Developed and gained skills in research, report writing, and providing practical recommendations
Online Fulfilment Team Member
Myer
Adelaide City, South Australia
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Strong attention to detail;
- Knowledge of warehousing procedures;
- Ability to read and interpret written operation orders;
- Located merchandise;
- Packaged orders for shipment;
- Processed work orders;
- Offloaded stock deliveries
Retail Assistant
Terry White Chemist
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Sold products including non-prescription medication, first aid supplies, toiletries and cosmetics;
- Advised customers on the correct application and storage of certain medicine;
- Stacking and displaying products for sale as well as wrapping and packing products for sale;
- Accepted payment for products and services in an array of payment methods and preparing sale invoices
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor of International Relations
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia01.2025
SACE -
Immanuel College
01.2019
Skills
- Listening actively
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Legal documentation
- Legal writing
- Document drafting
- Office administration
- Memorandum preparation
- Confidential document control
- Case management
- Client communication
- Relationship building and rapport
- Legal research
References
- Lesley Pope, Immanuel College, ipope@immanuel.sa.edu.au, (08) 8375 1700
- Tamara, Assistant Store Manager, Myer Marion, 83757580
- Jodi, Manager, Myer Marion, 83757566
- Lisa Christo, Associate Director, NDA Law, (08) 7111 2994
Volunteer Experience
- Adelaide University Greek Club, Social Media Officer; Treasurer, 2022
- Adelaide University Greek Club, Vice President; Treasurer, 2023
- Trees for Life Planting Project, Conservation Australia, South Australia, 2019
- Immanuel College Environmental Committee, 01/01/19, 12/31/19
- Bupa Age Care, Dementia Ward, 2017
- Pink and Blue Swim Participant, Adelaide, South Australia, 2018 - 2019
- 10km Challenge, Participant, 2014 - 2019
- Variety, Bake Sale, Volunteer, Adelaide, South Australia, 2017
Languages
Greek
Limited
Affiliations
Social netball and badminton
Greek language classes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Advisor
Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service
01.2025 - Current
Law Clerk
NDA Law Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2023
Casual Sales Assistant
Myer
11.2021 - Current
Intern
South Australian Parliamentary Internship
07.2021 - 12.2021
Online Fulfilment Team Member
Myer
11.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Assistant
Terry White Chemist
07.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor of International Relations
University of Adelaide
SACE -
Immanuel College
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