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Sabrina Smith

Seaford,VIC

Summary

Highly detail-oriented Paralegal/ Legal Assistant that is deadline driven and thrives in high-pressure environments, seeking to gain valuable experience and exposure within the legal industry and is eager to learn from others.



Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Ward & Co. Legal Consultants
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisting solicitors during court/ tribunal hearings, trials and mediations i.e. finding relevant case law and locating relevant documents
  • Drafting court/ tribunal documents such as pleadings and affidavits
  • Conducting legal research
  • Drafting letters i.e. letters of demand, notices for termination of contract and offers of compromise
  • Liaising with clients, barrister clerks and court staff
  • Drafting correspondence to the court/ tribunal, barristers, solicitors and clients

Legal Administrative Assistant

Ward & Co. Legal Consultants
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Improving document organisation through the use of the legal software system Smokeball and implementing efficient file management processes
  • Attending to the filing of court/ tribunal documents
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings with clients and counsel
  • Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and phone calls

Bakery Team Member

Coles Supermarket
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge in the bakery department.
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards
  • Assisted in inventory management to reduce waste and optimise product availability for customers

Administrative Assistant

Cracco Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Attending to bookkeeping using Xero accounting software
  • Filling of documentation
  • Data entry


Administrative Assistant

Heimdall Services - AiBLE
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Undertaking market research
  • Data entry using excel
  • Providing design and app development feedback


Front of House Staff Member

The Packing House Cafe
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing attentive service
  • Providing feedback suggestions to staff members to increase business efficiency
  • Participating in staff training sessions to improve overall service quality

Education

Bachelor of Law And Business -

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC

Completed Year 12 VCE -

John Paul College

Skills

  • Takes initiative
  • Always curious
  • Fast learner
  • Strong work ethic
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate
  • Detail-oriented
  • Organised
  • Critical Thinker

Hobbies and Interests

  • Going to the gym
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Trying new restaurants
  • Spending quality time with friends and family
  • Camping
  • Yoga

References

  • Ward & Co. Legal Consultants, Principal, Marvin Ward, 0433 383 772
  • Heimdall Services, Narelle Priestley, 0428 498 683

Accomplishments

  • Received a 40+ study score in Year 12 VCE Food Studies in 2020.
  • Achieved high distinctions in 7 out of 8 of my law and business university subjects in 2021.
  • 2017 - 2020: Helping run and coordinate school fundraisers for local social causes
  • Netball premiership winner at Mount Eliza Netball Club for 5 years and received 2 MVP awards.

Timeline

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Ward & Co. Legal Consultants
11.2022 - Current

Legal Administrative Assistant

Ward & Co. Legal Consultants
04.2022 - 11.2022

Bakery Team Member

Coles Supermarket
11.2021 - 03.2022

Administrative Assistant

Heimdall Services - AiBLE
03.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant

Cracco Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2022

Front of House Staff Member

The Packing House Cafe
09.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Law And Business -

Victoria University

Completed Year 12 VCE -

John Paul College

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