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Richelle Cappelleri

Richelle Cappelleri

Sans Souci,NSW

Summary

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Adept in leveraging strong negotiation skills and exceptional communication abilities to drive optimal results in collaborative settings with colleagues and clients in the construction law industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal (in-house)

Northrop Consulting Engineers
02.2022 - Current
  • Successfully negotiated complex construction contracts with various stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
  • Drafted and tailored contract clauses to address specific project risks and requirements
  • Facilitated execution of contracts by collaborating closely with directors, legal teams, and relevant parties, ensuring all necessary signatures, approvals, and documentation were obtained promptly.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to identify and mitigate potential risks within construction contracts, protecting organization from financial and legal liabilities while ensuring project success.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and needs while ensuring contract terms remained favourable to both parties, leading to client satisfaction and potential repeat business.
  • Stayed current with relevant construction laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure contracts complied with all legal and ethical requirements, minimizing legal risks and liabilities.
  • Continuously assessed and improved contract management processes and practices, implementing best practices to streamline contract negotiation, execution, and monitoring for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness within the business.

Paralegal

Inside Eagles
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.

Administrative Assistant

Vizzone Ruggero Twigg Lawyers
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Attending client meetings.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Law - Law

UTS
Sydney, NSW
11.2023

High School Diploma -

De La Salle College
Caringbah, NSW
11.2018

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • File and Records Management
  • Client Correspondence
  • Office Administration
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Deadline Monitoring
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge
  • Drafting Correspondence

Additional Information

Referees;


Vizzone Ruggero Twigg Lawyers (VRT)

Rosemary Aerlic- Paralegal

0418 294 414


Timeline

Paralegal (in-house)

Northrop Consulting Engineers
02.2022 - Current

Paralegal

Inside Eagles
05.2021 - 02.2022

Administrative Assistant

Vizzone Ruggero Twigg Lawyers
09.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Law - Law

UTS

High School Diploma -

De La Salle College

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