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
CBD (On-Site)
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
Surry Hills, NSW (On-Site)
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
Mascot, NSW (On-Site)
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, NSW11.2023
High School Diploma -
De La Salle College
Caringbah, NSW11.2018
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