Samantha Roufogalis
Bella Vista Waters,Australia
Summary
My experience in various legal fields has strengthened my communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work in teams. I commend myself on maintaining care and accuracy in my work and being a reliable team member.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate
Herbert Smith Freehills
03.2025 - Current
- First Rotation: Employment.
- Working across Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety matters.
- Involved in litigious, advisory and transactional work.
Paralegal
Herbert Smith Freehills
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Paralegal in Disputes (Commercial Litigation).
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted with trial preparation through legal research and analysis.
Vacation Clerk
Herbert Smith Freehills
11.2023 - 02.2024
- First Rotation: Employment.
- Second Rotation: Disputes (Commercial Litigation).
Paralegal - ICP Volume (Property)
MinterEllison
06.2022 - 11.2023
- I am a penultimate law student studying a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Media, who is eager to expand their interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities in the legal profession
- My experience in various legal fields has strengthened my communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work in teams
- I commend myself on maintaining accuracy in my work and being a reliable team member
Legal Office Assistant - CTP (Major claims)
Moray & Agnew
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed administrative work such as filing and archiving matters
- Prepared and delivered briefs for counsel
- Profiled client files to extract relevant documentation
- Prepared letters of instruction for medical experts
- Submitted applications to the Personal Injury Commission
Law Clerk
Dobbie & Devine Immigration Lawyers
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Conducted administrative work, such as archiving and filing
- Completed visa applications, including partner and working holiday visas
- Prepared identity documents, including scanning, saving, and itemising documents
- Undertook receptionist work, including scheduling appointments and greeting clients over Zoom and in person
- Attended hearings at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)
PASS/PAL Leader
Macquarie University
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Conducted Peer Assisted Study Sessions for both JD and undergraduate students completing the units of Contract Law (2020), Property Law (2021) and Equity & Trusts (2021)
- Prepared quizzes, hypothetical scenarios and other revision activities for students on a weekly basis
- Conducted online sessions via the platform Zoom (with between 15-30 attendees)
Intern
2ser Community Radio
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Produced news stories
- Conducted interviews and called upon professionals to be interviewed on a radio segment
- Produced stories including the following: Adani Mine Reveals The Shortcomings of Native Title Law feating professor Kate Galloway from Griffith University, Harmful Effects of Solitary Confinement on Young Offenders, Sexual Misconduct in the Legal Profession
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice
University Of New Wouth Wales 06-2025
Bachelor of Media/ Bachelor of Laws -
Macquarie University
Macquarie Park 03-2025
High School Diploma -
Gilroy Catholic College
Castle Hill11-2017
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Graduate
Herbert Smith Freehills
03.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Herbert Smith Freehills
03.2024 - 12.2024
Vacation Clerk
Herbert Smith Freehills
11.2023 - 02.2024
Paralegal - ICP Volume (Property)
MinterEllison
06.2022 - 11.2023
Legal Office Assistant - CTP (Major claims)
Moray & Agnew
11.2021 - 06.2022
Law Clerk
Dobbie & Devine Immigration Lawyers
11.2020 - 11.2021
PASS/PAL Leader
Macquarie University
01.2020 - 11.2021
Intern
2ser Community Radio
10.2019 - 06.2020
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice
Bachelor of Media/ Bachelor of Laws -
Macquarie University
High School Diploma -
Gilroy Catholic College
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