Robert John Beattie
Parmelia,WA
Summary
Recent graduate possessing excellent research and technical skills, with a focus on problem-solving. Detail-oriented and quick learner, eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, along with outstanding interpersonal abilities. Skilled in independent work and rapid skill acquisition.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk Counsel Team (Level 6)
State Solicitors Office
PERTH, WA
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Managed five paralegals, an Executive Legal Assistant, and four Legal Assistants to support Counsel team and clients in Coronial Inquests, Prosecutions, and High-Risk Serious Offender matters.
- Provided legal cost advice and drafted bills of costs for State courts, Federal courts, and High Courts.
- Negotiated favorable outcomes on legal costs to enhance financial efficiency.
- Developed EDS plans, conducted meetings, and gathered internal client feedback for continuous service improvement.
- Motivated and guided staff to achieve performance targets through effective feedback mechanisms.
- Assisted in developing support staff leave plans and resolved conflicts to maintain productivity.
- Collaborated with State Counsel, Assistant General Manager, and HR Director on restructuring Counsel support team.
Acting Recoveries Law Clerk APPL (Level 5)
State Solicitors Office
PERTH, WA
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Managed APPL support team of one Senior Law Clerk and three Legal Assistants for 20 lawyers.
- Oversaw debt recovery files, exercising independent judgment from file creation to completion.
- Allocated complex tasks to Senior Law Clerk for supervised or independent management.
- Handled urgent matters during Recoveries Senior Managing Law Clerk's leave to ensure continuity.
- Assisted General Manager and senior lawyers with advice file creation during A & P Managing Law Clerk's leave.
- Conducted legal research on debt recovery issues, utilizing various internet tools for debtor location.
- Collaborated with acting Litigation Manager Support to update team performance and progress.
- Reviewed and updated Recoveries Manual procedures, implementing efficiencies in demand letter processes.
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk, Native Title & State Lands (NTSL) (Level 6)
State Solicitors Office
PERTH, WA
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Managed paralegal and secretarial assistance, ensuring effective daily operations of Native Title team.
- Planned and organized staff rosters and work allocation to meet deadlines consistently.
- Developed new files for Native Title advice, litigation, and claim files based on new instructions.
- Maintained strong relationships with internal and external clients regarding file creation and status updates.
- Trained Law Clerks on examining instructions and creating future act and expedited procedure files.
- Maintained spreadsheets of current advice files and future act matters for operational efficiency.
- Analyzed data to produce reports for Manager's Group meetings and Senior Adviser's discussions.
- Liaised with Senior Adviser NTSL to provide performance updates on team initiatives.
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk, Commercial & Conveyancing (Level 6)
State Solicitors Office
PERTH, WA
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed Commercial & Conveyancing support team of four Law Clerks and five Legal Assistants, providing paralegal and secretarial support to approximately 20 lawyers within SSO.
- Oversaw all conveyancing matters involving SSO, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Examined client instructions for conveyancing matters, allocating tasks based on workload and staff expertise.
- Provided guidance and support to conveyancing team in managing their cases effectively.
- Maintained broad oversight of all files managed by the team, checking documents and approving external correspondence before dispatch.
- Motivated Legal Assistants to complete costing sheets promptly for timely data entry into TAMC; delivered refresher training on TAMC billing system.
- Liaised with Deputy State Solicitor Commercial and Senior Law Clerk on file creation and allocation of new commercial matters.
- Authorized document lodgements at Landgate and settlements up to $1 million, advising on authorizations for settlements totaling $30 million.
Managing Law Clerk State Lands (Level 4)
State Solicitors Office
PERTH, WA
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed paralegal and secretarial support for Legal Officers, enhancing daily operations of State Lands and Civil Wrongs teams.
- Planned staff rosters and allocated work to ensure timely completion of tasks within client deadlines.
- Reviewed flex leave requests for accuracy and maintained updated flex sheets.
- Strategically planned annual leave, negotiating resolutions for conflicting leave requests within the team.
- Trained and supported Legal Assistants and Law Clerks, fostering development through feedback and performance management systems.
- Examined invoices for accuracy, authorized payments, and reconciled monthly financial statements.
- Maintained strong external client relationships by addressing administrative issues related to document management.
- Conducted legal research and advised Legal Officers on procedural laws relevant to State Administrative Tribunal and Supreme Court.
Acting Supervising Law Clerk, Commercial and Conveyancing (Level 4)
State Solicitors Office
PERTH, WA
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed complex files, drafting intricate legal documents including non-standard contracts and leases.
- Developed correspondence for clients, solicitors, vendors, negotiating favorable outcomes on complex matters.
- Supervised Conveyancing Law Clerk and Outside Clerk, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Assisted Senior Managing Law Clerk and Legal Officers with conveyancing law and procedures.
- Maintained file disbursements, assessed accounts for land settlements, prepared settlement statements.
Paralegal
Price Sierakowski Corporate
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed debt recovery files according to client and solicitor instructions.
- Provided paralegal support in litigation and corporate law to solicitors, Senior Associates, and Partner.
Law Clerk
O'Connor Partners Commercial Lawyers
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Supported various legal disciplines, such as wills, estates, trusts, and general litigation.
- Completed all required outside work by attending relevant courts and agencies.
- Coordinated and finalized conveyancing settlements efficiently.
- Assisted with debt recovery while adhering to legal standards.
Education
Certificate III - Conservation And Ecosystem Management
South Metropolitan TAFE
Murdoch WA06-2025
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT01-2005
Advanced Diploma in (Business) Legal Practice - Law
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA11-2004
Certificate IV - Occupational Health and Safety
South Metropolitan TAFE
Carlisle, WASkills
- Client consultation
- File management
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Tree planting
- Digital mapping
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Currently rewilding a large section of my front yard
- Currently planting out my vegetable garden with crops grown from seed
- Enjoy aquascaping fish tanks and breeding Betta fish (Siamese fighting fish)
- Propagating native plants from seed and cuttings
Hobbies
- Taking our 2-year-old Staffy to the dog park, or hitting one of the parks, reserves, or trails in the area to get out into nature and check out the flora and fauna
- Fishing
- Catching up with family and friends
- Showing my skill at memorizing useless information at pub quiz nights
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk Counsel Team (Level 6)
State Solicitors Office
12.2020 - 10.2024
Acting Recoveries Law Clerk APPL (Level 5)
State Solicitors Office
11.2017 - 11.2020
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk, Commercial & Conveyancing (Level 6)
State Solicitors Office
02.2017 - 10.2018
Acting Senior Managing Law Clerk, Native Title & State Lands (NTSL) (Level 6)
State Solicitors Office
08.2015 - 05.2020
Managing Law Clerk State Lands (Level 4)
State Solicitors Office
12.2014 - 03.2016
Acting Supervising Law Clerk, Commercial and Conveyancing (Level 4)
State Solicitors Office
01.2013 - 05.2014
Paralegal
Price Sierakowski Corporate
01.2009 - 01.2010
Law Clerk
O'Connor Partners Commercial Lawyers
01.2005 - 01.2009
Certificate III - Conservation And Ecosystem Management
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Charles Darwin University
Advanced Diploma in (Business) Legal Practice - Law
North Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate IV - Occupational Health and Safety
South Metropolitan TAFE
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