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Rachael Bykowska

South Yarra,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Junior Family Lawyer dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of family law with empathy and clarity. Committed to empowering clients to feel understood, informed, and in control of their settlements during challenging times. Skilled in fostering trust and delivering tailored legal solutions to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lawyer

Velocity Legal
07.2024 - Current
  • Working exclusively in Family Law.
  • Instructed counsel for a four-day final hearing in a complex property matter.
  • Drafting of offers and letters of advice.
  • Assisted clients in understanding court procedures while guiding them through the complex legal system with patience and compassion.
  • Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
  • Assisted lawyers with court document preparation.
  • Managed multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and prioritising tasks according to urgency.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing timely updates on case progress and promptly addressing concerns.

Paralegal

Velocity Legal
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked exclusively in Family Law
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, providing compassionate guidance during difficult family law proceedings.
  • Managed communication between counsel, clients and court.
  • Assisted in successful mediation sessions by facilitating communication between parties and their respective counsels.

Paralegal Associate

Testart Family Lawyers
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Drafted correspondence, including advice letters and offers.
  • Reviewed financial disclosures and assembled e-briefs for counsel.
  • Assembled e-briefs, including organising documents for counsel
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and Solicitors by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.

Legal Assistant

Slater and Gordon Lawyers
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • (Workers Compensation)
  • Liaised effectively with clients, counsel, and professionals.
  • Produced, filed, and organised court documents.
  • Prepared comprehensive briefs for counsel.
  • Efficiently scheduled appointments and meetings
  • Generated and edited correspondence.

Clinical Placement

cohealth Monash Legal Assistance Clinic
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked closely with a senior lawyer and health professionals to assist clients with a range of legal issues such as debt, family violence, advanced care directives, enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision maker documents, wills, housing and tenancy issues and social security
  • Role in legal advice, case management, file work, correspondence, and preparation of legal documents

Retail Assistant

Universal Store
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Delivered exceptional service to customers
  • Captured consistent customer sales with friendly, knowledgeable support
  • Maintained customer satisfaction, quickly resolving issues and offering expert assistance

Work Experience

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
02.2017 - 03.2017
  • Prepared copies of documents for service on defendants
  • Preparing documents for barristers' briefs and scanning barristers' briefs to convert them to electronic briefs
  • Administrative tasks including filing and attending the Court registry to file court documents

Education

Practical Legal Training -

College of Law
06-2024

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Global Studies -

Monash University
12.2023

Secondary Education -

Penleigh And Essendon Grammar School
12-2016

Skills

  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Drafting legal correspondence
  • Building trust and relationships
  • Effective time management
  • Conducting legal research
  • Drafting Court Documents

Certification

Admission to Victorian Legal Admission Board on 31 July 2024

Timeline

Lawyer

Velocity Legal
07.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Velocity Legal
05.2024 - 07.2024

Paralegal Associate

Testart Family Lawyers
02.2023 - 05.2024

Legal Assistant

Slater and Gordon Lawyers
10.2021 - 02.2023

Clinical Placement

cohealth Monash Legal Assistance Clinic
09.2021 - 11.2021

Retail Assistant

Universal Store
09.2018 - 01.2021

Work Experience

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
02.2017 - 03.2017

Practical Legal Training -

College of Law

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Global Studies -

Monash University

Secondary Education -

Penleigh And Essendon Grammar School

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