SANTINO ROMANELLA
Summary
Approaching 2 PQE, I am a family law solicitor, currently working at Forty Four Degrees Lawyers. I practice across a broad range of family law files, including advisory work with respect to property and parenting matters, financial agreements, divorce applications and child maintenance issues.
I work autonomously but collaboratively with Counsel where involved and have a strong passion for delivering pragmatic, cost-effective, and efficient legal solutions to all clientele.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Solicitor (Family Law)
Forty Four Degrees Lawyers
09.2022 - Current
- Appeared in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for Direction Hearings, First Returns, Interim Defended Hearings, Conciliation Conferences and Mediations.
- Briefed and instructed Counsel on Property, Parenting and Child Maintenance matters up to and including trial.
- Worked autonomously, managing 30 - 40 active family law files simultaneously.
- Prepared and drafted Application for Consent Orders for both property and parenting matters.
- Negotiated and settled matters with opposing representatives in relation to property, parenting and maintenance matters.
- Prepared, filed, and served divorce applications.
- Advised and on-boarded clients in initial consultations with the firm.
- Appeared in the Magistrates Court of Victoria for Family Violence Intervention Orders.
- Mentored graduate solicitors and Monash University interns, nurturing their professional development.
Legal Trainee
Forty Four Degrees Lawyers and Consultants
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Appeared in the Magistrates Court for a Family Violence Intervention.
- Participation in client meetings, receiving instructions and drafting advice.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
Intern
Whittlesea Community Connections
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared and drafted Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decision Maker documents.
- Liaised with clients regarding the distribution of their estate and probate matters, under the supervision of a legal practitioner.
Supervisor
Direct Freight Express
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Responsible for logistical and operational issues raised by over 150 drivers, with regard to 3,000 jobs daily in metropolitan Melbourne.
- Reported and recorded incidents by employees both inside and outside f the workplace.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Leo Cussen Centre of Law
Melbourne, VIC07.2022
Bachelor of Laws/Criminology - undefined
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11.2021
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Parade College
Bundoora, VIC11.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and LEAP
- Familiar with electronic filing systems for the FCFCOA
- Experience in working to strict deadlines while managing 30-40 active files
- Ability to multitask and work across a range of family law matters
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Solicitor (Family Law)
Forty Four Degrees Lawyers
09.2022 - Current
Legal Trainee
Forty Four Degrees Lawyers and Consultants
06.2022 - 07.2022
Intern
Whittlesea Community Connections
12.2020 - 02.2021
Supervisor
Direct Freight Express
01.2017 - 08.2022
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Leo Cussen Centre of Law
Bachelor of Laws/Criminology - undefined
La Trobe University
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Parade College
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