Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Accreditation
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Pantip Supradit

Summary

· Diverse experience employed in international organisations based in Thailand as a humanitarian worker with field experience and trainer in international human rights law and practice. Experience in working in cross cultural settings.

· Since moving to Australia in 2016, I have taken time out to pursue my lifelong interest in the culinary arts by working as a professional chef. Having followed through with training and working as a chef, I resumed my interest in working in the public sector, especially in legal working environment.

· Since I have joined that ACT Courts in January 2022, I successfully manage civil subpoena process in the Civil Listing team and also served clients – court users as part of the Counter team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registry Support Officer/ Subpoena Clerk (ASO 3)

Civil Unit, ACT Magistrate and Supreme Courts
01.2022 - Current

· Documenting, managing subpoena process for civil matters and ensuring their compliance with Court Procedure Rules;

· Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with clients or law firms regarding subpoena matters;

· Associating in Courts in the Return of Subpoenas hearing and lodging outcomes onto the system;

· Arranging an appointment with external stakeholders and administer the inspection of subpoena production;

· Processing documents filed for civil matters, checking compliance, maintaining court files and preparing files and subpoenas for hearing;

· Providing advice and information to clients over the phone regarding court practices and procedures.

Acting Counter Officer (ASO4)

Civil Unit, ACT Magistrate and Supreme Courts
02.2023 - 11.2023

· Provided advice to court users at the counter regarding general information, court procedure;

· Directed court users to relevant units and liaised with court staff, legal practitioners and members of the public regarding general enquiries;

· Responsible in taking monetary payments into courts such as court filing fees or criminal fines;

· Checked if documents filed over the Counter were compliant with Court Procedure Rules, entered information onto ICMS and passed them to responsible units.

· Utilized strong communication skills to establish rapport with diverse clientele and professionally responded to customer inquiries.


Freelance translator

04.2016 - Current
  • I provide a Thai/English document translation service for documents and multimedia scripts for human rights related non-governmental organizations based in Thailand including Amnesty International, Forum-Asia, Migrant Workers Rights Network and iLaw
  • I am usually requested to translate documents such as legal documents, media releases and information brochures.

Researcher

Amnesty International
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared drafts of a short briefing paper and other outputs on: the children’s right to protest, freedom of expression online, strategic lawsuits against public participation, and other emerging issues.

Crisis Intervention Team Member

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
11.2020 - 07.2021

· Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.

· Attended Domestic Violence crisis calls, identified clients’ needs and conducted safety plan with clients;

· Provided individual support and information to clients through legal processes including advocacy through family violence order applications and support to victims of crime;

· Conducted referrals to relevant government and community agencies as required including Police, Legal Aid, Courts and refuges.


Chef

Kids Club Early Learning Centre
05.2019 - 11.2020

Commis Chef

Hellenic Club of Canberra
01.2018 - 04.2020

Commis Chef

Royal Canberra Golf Club
06.2017 - 12.2017

Chef

Morks, Canberra
10.2016 - 06.2017

Legal Associate Advisor

International Commission of Jurists, Bangkok
09.2013 - 04.2016
  • Worked closely with lawyers, prosecutors and members of the Thai judiciary in order to assess and report on human rights violations in Thailand; Organized seminars or workshops on human rights issues, torture, litigation techniques and use of evidences for lawyers, prosecutors and judges in Thailand; Observed trials on human rights violation cases and cases concerning civilians appearing before military courts during the military rule period; Drafted reports, press releases and amicus curiae briefs for human rights violation cases.

Legal/ Operations Assistant

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Bangkok
10.2012 - 09.2013
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documents and providing basic legal advice on UNOPS Regulations and Rules on human resources and procurement issues; Reviewed various documents related to the procurement award process within the Local Contracts and Property Committee (LCPC) and acted as a LCPC Secretariat; Managed and undertook the recruitment of 35 employees for Global Fund in Cambodia.

Rule of Law Legal Advisor

International Rescue Committee (IRC), Thai-Myanmar border
10.2011 - 09.2012
  • Conducted research and assisted refugee camp leaders in drafting Mediation and Dispute Resolution Guideline (MDRG) used by camp authorities; Provided legal advice to camp leaders concerning Thai criminal law; Ensured legal training materials in camps consistent with Thai and international law; Conducted training on dispute resolutions, community service orders and Thai law to camp leaders.

Education

Currently enrolled part time in Legal Services -

Canberra Institute of Technology

Certificate IV in Community Services and Development -

Canberra Institute of Technology

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -

Canberra Institute of Technology

Master of Laws -

University of Geneva, Geneva Academy of International Law and Human Rights
01.2011

Bachelor of Laws -

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
01.2007

Skills

- Customer services – I have worked with many clients from diverse background in both legal and community service sector I am patient and have acquired active listening skills I enjoy working towards solution with clients

- Communication – I ensure that politely and respectfully communicate with others I also adapt my communication style and language level to different audience and settings

- Ability to be flexible and adaptable /resilient – I have achieved my career goals in working in various setting such as non-governmental human rights organization, restaurants in hospitality and ACT government office

- Database proficiency – I have gained knowledge and experiences using Integrated Court Management System (ICMS) to manage matters in Courts and also payment made into Courts

Relevant Accreditation

  • ACT Unrestricted Driver’s license
  • Working with Vulnerable People (Expiry January 2029)

References

  • Ms Michelle Gibbs, Team Leader, Civil Listing Team, ACT Courts, Michelle.gibbs@courts.act.gov.au
  • Ms Emmerlyne Gil, Deputy Director for Research, Amnesty International, Emerlynne.gil@amnesty.org

Timeline

Acting Counter Officer (ASO4)

Civil Unit, ACT Magistrate and Supreme Courts
02.2023 - 11.2023

Registry Support Officer/ Subpoena Clerk (ASO 3)

Civil Unit, ACT Magistrate and Supreme Courts
01.2022 - Current

Researcher

Amnesty International
09.2021 - 01.2022

Crisis Intervention Team Member

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
11.2020 - 07.2021

Chef

Kids Club Early Learning Centre
05.2019 - 11.2020

Commis Chef

Hellenic Club of Canberra
01.2018 - 04.2020

Commis Chef

Royal Canberra Golf Club
06.2017 - 12.2017

Chef

Morks, Canberra
10.2016 - 06.2017

Freelance translator

04.2016 - Current

Legal Associate Advisor

International Commission of Jurists, Bangkok
09.2013 - 04.2016

Legal/ Operations Assistant

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Bangkok
10.2012 - 09.2013

Rule of Law Legal Advisor

International Rescue Committee (IRC), Thai-Myanmar border
10.2011 - 09.2012

Currently enrolled part time in Legal Services -

Canberra Institute of Technology

Certificate IV in Community Services and Development -

Canberra Institute of Technology

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -

Canberra Institute of Technology

Master of Laws -

University of Geneva, Geneva Academy of International Law and Human Rights

Bachelor of Laws -

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Pantip Supradit