Sarah Morgan
Sutherland,Australia
Summary
Experienced in the application and interpretation of legislation, legal research and the collection of relevant evidence, analysis, and case resolution. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving to uncover essential information in investigations. Track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Contract/temporary Legal Document Reviewer
Taylor Root Recruitment Company
11.2025 - Current
- Review of legal documentation based on the requirements set out by the law firm.
- A requirement of this role includes; the completion of a law degree and admission to practice law.
Mystery shopper
Shopper Now
11.2025 - Current
- Attendance at allocated retail businesses to conduct covert assessments of staff in adherence to specific guidelines within a brief.
Reformer Pilates Instructor (contractor)
inLIFE Wellness
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Teach Reformer Pilates and fusion classes.
- Program and choreograph Reformer Pilates and fusion classes.
Criminal Lawyer
Kingston Fox Lawyers
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Drafting of legal documents for the approval of supervising Solicitor.
- Bail Applications.
- Oral and written sentencing submissions.
- Preparation and running of Local Court Hearings.
- Drafting of Affidavits and Statements.
- Prioritisation of high workload.
- Working closely within a team to ensure our teams workload is managed.
- Legal research.
- Court Advocacy.
- Preparation of memoranda and briefs with accurate information.
- Filing of legal documents in preparation for Court.
- Legal instruction to Counsel in preparation of Court matters.
- Attendance at client conferences.
- Preparation of client invoices as required.
- Client care and customer service.
Graduate Criminal and Family Lawyer
WMD Law
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Drafting of legal documents for the approval of supervising Solicitor.
- Drafting of Affidavits and Statements.
- Prioritising of high workload.
- Working closely within a team to ensure our teams workload is managed.
- Appearances in Court.
- Legal research.
- Court Advocacy.
- Preparation of memoranda and briefs with accurate information.
- Filing of legal documents in preparation for Court.
- Legal instruction to Counsel in preparation of Court matters.
- Attendance at client conferences.
- Billing (billable hours) and invoicing as required.
Criminal and Family Law Clerk
WMD Law
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Appearances in Court with leave of the Court.
- Court advocacy.
- Drafting of Affidavits and Statements
- Drafting of legal documents for the approval of supervising Solicitor.
- Legal research.
- Statutory interpretation.
- Preparation of memoranda and briefs with accurate information.
- Filing of legal documents in preparation for Court.
- Legal instruction to Counsel in preparation of Court matters.
- Billing (billable hours) and invoicing as required.
- Attendances at client conferences.
- Prioritising of high workload.
- Working closely within a team to ensure our workload is managed.
Criminal and Family Law Clerk
WMD Law
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Appearances in Court with leave of the Court.
- Drafting of legal documents for the approval of supervising Solicitor.
- Drafting of Affidavits and Statements.
- Legal research.
- Statutory interpretation.
- Preparation of memoranda and briefs with accurate information.
- Filing of legal documents in preparation for Court.
- Legal instruction to Counsel in preparation of Court matters.
- Attendances at client conferences.
- Prioritising of high workload.
- Working closely within a team to ensure our workload is managed.
- Legal Practical Training voluntary work
Police Officer & Trainee Police Prosecutor
NSW Police Force
12.2014 - 08.2021
- Attendance at and investigation of domestic disputes.
- Application for Apprehended Violence Orders.
- Case Management allocated by the Crime Prevention Manager.
- Preparation of Coronial briefs of evidence.
- Drafting of Affidavits and statements.
- Compilation briefs of evidence.
- Motor vehicle accidents investigations.
- Stealing offences.
- Serious and minor Assault investigations.
- Fraud investigations.
- Neighbour disputes.
- Young person and Child offence investigations.
- Splitting of court folders after Police have charged a defendant.
- Completion of Bail Applications/opposition /negotiation of appropriate bail conditions.
- Negotiations with criminal defence lawyers.
- Court Advocacy.
- Opposition /negotiation of section 32 & section 33 Mental Health Act 2007 (now the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020).
- Law Examinations for the Prosecutors Education Program.
- Written and oral submissions to the Court.
- Completion of the criminal list in Court.
- Overseeing Police charges.
- Local Court Hearing preparation.
- 5 Months 17 September 2017-20 February 2018
Part-time Street Level Operative (SLO) – Undercover Branch
NSW Police Force
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Deployed under an assumed identity to perform undercover operations.
Police Officer (Probationary Constable)
NSW Police Force
12.2013 - 12.2014
- As a probationary Constable engaged in general duties policing. I was exposed to a wide range of jobs including;
- Domestic issues.
- Case Management allocated by the Crime Prevention Manager.
- Motor vehicle accidents.
- Armed robberies.
- Stealing offences.
- Serious and minor Assaults.
- Frauds.
- Neighbour disputes.
- Young person and Child offences.
Student Police Officer
NSW Police Force Academy Goulburn
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Completion of Session 1 & 2 of an Associate Degree in Policing Practice through Charles Sturt University.
- Weapons & Tactics: Firearms Qualification, Taser Qualification.
- General Policing education.
State Recruitment Manager/Onsite Recruitment and HR Consultant
Big Fish Global Consulting Group
04.2012 - 04.2013
- High volume recruitment end to end.
- Meeting client’s tight recruitment deadlines.
- Account Management.
- Liaising with Line Managers in regard to recruitment and staffing levels.
- Recruitment flexibility within major Change Management Project.
- Reference checking.
- Drafting of advertisements of roles.
- Formatting of resumes.
- Sourcing of appropriate candidates.
- Hiring and Termination of employment.
- Managing of 52 Agency staff in regard to Human Resource needs.
- Onboarding of new employees.
- Growth of Temporary Employee base from April 2012-April 2013.
- Retention of staff.
- Client: World Vision Australia
Generalist Recruitment Consultant
Big Fish Global Consulting Group
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Moved to Melbourne as a promotion
Education
Graduate Diploma - Practical Legal Training
The College of Law
06-2022
Bachelor of Laws -
Charles Sturt University
06-2021
Associate Degree - Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
12-2014
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Swinburne University Melbourne
09-2012
Certificate III in Investigative Services - Investigations
ASSI International
11-2025
Certificate IV in Government Investigations -
ASSI International
11-2025
Skills
- Investigation skills
- Legal research, interpretation and application of legislation, regulations and policies
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Resolved criminal matters by achieving the withdrawal of criminal charges, sequences of criminal charges and non-conviction of clients.
- Assisted in the covert detection and conviction of accused persons in relation to prohibited drug supply and stealing offences.
- Collaborated with fellow colleagues in the location, investigation and conviction of a high risk domestic violence offender.
- Achieved suitable and sustainable high volume recruitment solutions and management of agency staff for a respected client.
Certification
- 2009-Les Mills RPM instructor module.
- 2009- Group Exercise Leader certification –Les Mills Australia.
- 2010- Certificate III in Fitness -Fitness Institute Australia.
- 2011- Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (RSA).
- 2011- Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG).
- 2011- Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Training qualification).
- 2012- Donna Ellington Freestyle Cycle Instructor Course (enabled me to choreograph my own cycle classes).
- 2015- NSW Police Force accredited Silver class driver qualification completion.
- 2015-NSW Police Force Undercover/Street Level Operatives Course.
- 2016 -NSW Police Force Crime Prevention Officers Course completion.
- 2016 -NSW Police Force Investigators Course completion.
- 2019 -Executive Dean’s List – Charles Sturt University (Bachelor of Laws).
- 2022- Admission as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
- 2023- Admission to practise law in the High Court of Australia.
- 2023- inLIFE Wellness Reformer Pilates teaching certification.
- 2025- Certificate III in Investigative Services (CPP30619) – ASSI International.
- 2025- Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416) – ASSI International.
Timeline
Contract/temporary Legal Document Reviewer
Taylor Root Recruitment Company
11.2025 - Current
Mystery shopper
Shopper Now
11.2025 - Current
Reformer Pilates Instructor (contractor)
inLIFE Wellness
09.2023 - 06.2024
Criminal Lawyer
Kingston Fox Lawyers
03.2023 - 06.2023
Graduate Criminal and Family Lawyer
WMD Law
10.2022 - 03.2023
Criminal and Family Law Clerk
WMD Law
01.2022 - 10.2022
Criminal and Family Law Clerk
WMD Law
12.2021 - 01.2022
Part-time Street Level Operative (SLO) – Undercover Branch
NSW Police Force
10.2015 - 09.2017
Police Officer & Trainee Police Prosecutor
NSW Police Force
12.2014 - 08.2021
Police Officer (Probationary Constable)
NSW Police Force
12.2013 - 12.2014
Student Police Officer
NSW Police Force Academy Goulburn
05.2013 - 12.2013
State Recruitment Manager/Onsite Recruitment and HR Consultant
Big Fish Global Consulting Group
04.2012 - 04.2013
Generalist Recruitment Consultant
Big Fish Global Consulting Group
02.2012 - 04.2012
Graduate Diploma - Practical Legal Training
The College of Law
Bachelor of Laws -
Charles Sturt University
Associate Degree - Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Swinburne University Melbourne
Certificate III in Investigative Services - Investigations
ASSI International
Certificate IV in Government Investigations -
ASSI International