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Richelle Brownlee

Summary

I am a highly experienced and dedicated personal assistant with over 20 years' expertise supporting solicitors and barristers across a wide range of legal areas. I have a proven track record in delivering high-level administrative and paralegal support, managing complex case files, liaising with client and courts, and ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of legal practices. I am skilled on legal drafting, client relations, diary management, audio dictation and court document preparation. I am a reliable, proactive, and trusted team member committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant

Alex Giurtalis, Barrister
10.2019 - Current
  • Maintain appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversee personal and professional calendars and coordinate appointments.
  • Respond to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Improve time management of practice through effective prioritisation and organisation of tasks.
  • Time costing and invoicing.
  • Display absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Assist with personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
  • Coordinate events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment through professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Maintain an organised filing system for easy access to financial and other records.
  • Audio dictation.

Personal Assistant

Terry Willis, Barrister
01.2011 - 11.2019
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
  • Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, and itineraries for smooth business and personal trips.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Entrusted to manage 12 personal and professional bank accounts.

Senior Legal Assistant

Keddies Litigation Lawyers
08.2000 - 12.2010
  • Managed solicitor's practice.
  • Conferring with client's, counsel, court clerks and doctors.
  • Diary management.
  • Drafting court documents.
  • Preparing memorandum of costs and disbursements.
  • Preparing briefs to counsel.
  • Delegating work to law clerks.
  • Trained junior legal assistants in firm policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure smooth integration into the team environment.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling a high volume of client data across multiple practice areas.

Junior Legal Assistant

McClellands Lawyers
04.1998 - 08.2000
  • Filing.
  • Preparing briefs.
  • Research into cases.
  • Diary management.
  • Assisting senior legal assistants.
  • Liaised with clients face to face and over the telephone.

Education

Certificate IV in Office Skills- Legal Secretary -

Ultimo TAFE
Sydney, NSW
03-1998

Higher School Certificate -

Canterbury Girls High School
Sydney, NSW
11-1997

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organisation
  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • File and database management
  • Microsoft office, word, powerpoint and outlook proficiency
  • Calendar management

Timeline

Personal Assistant

Alex Giurtalis, Barrister
10.2019 - Current

Personal Assistant

Terry Willis, Barrister
01.2011 - 11.2019

Senior Legal Assistant

Keddies Litigation Lawyers
08.2000 - 12.2010

Junior Legal Assistant

McClellands Lawyers
04.1998 - 08.2000

Certificate IV in Office Skills- Legal Secretary -

Ultimo TAFE

Higher School Certificate -

Canterbury Girls High School

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