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Phoebe Wilson

Islington,NSW

Summary

I am a hardworking and passionate soon to be Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice graduate, who is eager to commence my professional career. I have three years of experience in a boutique, fast paced law firm which has greatly enhanced my interpersonal skills, time management, ability to problem solve in high stress environments, and capability of handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

HepMac Lawyers
01.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed conveyancing, family, care and protection, criminal, debt recovery, and estate files, ensuring all outstanding tasks were completed to a high standard.
  • Communicated with clients and court personnel
  • Oversaw matters in PEXA before documents were lodged at NSW LRS.
  • Drafted letters, affidavits, statutory declarations, wills, and deeds.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines
  • Organised and developed system of archiving
  • Developed strong relationships with the firm's partners, as well as the clientele.

Legal Assistant

University Of Newcastle Legal Centre
01.2022 - 11.2022

(Completed as per placement requirements for Diploma of Legal Practice)

  • Prepared correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications
  • Managed files observing confidentiality and discretion
  • Interviewed clients to determine legal issues
  • Maintained a log of billable hours

Team Member

Woolworths
10.2015 - 03.2021
  • Developed strong customer service skills
  • Operated register to process payments
  • Maintained efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in a professional manner
  • Demonstrated flexibility by working additional hours during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Laws & Diploma of Legal Practice -

University of Newcastle
Newcastle
11.2023

Skills

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • Experienced in the legal programs of LEAP and PEXA
  • Knows basic Auslan

References

Grahame Hepworth 

(Partner at Hepmac Lawyers) 

Phone: 0413 992 828

Email: grahame@hepmaclawyers.com.au


Bruce Mackie

(Partner at HepMac Lawyers) 

Phone: 0413 330 246

Email: bruce@hepmaclawyers.com.au


Jaqueline Svenson

(Supervising Solicitor at the University of Newcastle Legal Centre) 

Email: jacquie.svenson@newcastle.edu.au

Timeline

Legal Assistant

University Of Newcastle Legal Centre
01.2022 - 11.2022

Paralegal

HepMac Lawyers
01.2021 - Current

Team Member

Woolworths
10.2015 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts/Laws & Diploma of Legal Practice -

University of Newcastle
Phoebe Wilson