Sebastian Hain
Cherrybrook,Australia
Summary
Emerging legal professional with experience supporting solicitors through court document preparation, discovery review, legal research, and case file management. Brings strong analytical writing, attention to detail, and organisational skills developed through legal internship work, academic research collaboration, and long-term employment in high-volume operational settings. Confident in working to deadlines, managing competing priorities, and contributing effectively within team environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fresh Convenience Team Member
Woolworths
11.2021 - Current
- Thrived in fast-paced, physically demanding team environments, demonstrating adaptability and leadership under pressure.
- Consistently met operational deadlines through effective teamwork and prioritisation of tasks.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service requests.
- Reduced stock shrinkage by monitoring expiration dates and managing inventory with RF devices.
- Volunteered additional hours during peak times to ensure efficient store operations.
Research Intern
Fresh Produce Bioactive Project
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Contributed to Hort Innovation–funded project with Macquarie University’s Fresh Produce Bioactive team.
- Co-authored an interdisciplinary academic paper on cognitive load and its influences on food decision-making among Australian consumers.
- Developed and executed focus group discussions and auto-ethnographies for qualitative analysis.
- Applied ethical research practices while collaborating within a structured research team.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication and shared leadership throughout project phases.
Legal Intern
Wallumatta Legal
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Compiled briefs and organised court documents for solicitors, ensuring proper formatting and structure.
- Assisted with discovery processes by collating, cross-referencing, and uploading relevant documents.
- Researched legal precedents and case law for ongoing client matters.
- Drafted summaries of police reports, and prepared joint chronologies based on client affidavits.
- Managed digital case files by implementing naming conventions and reorganising across multiple matters.
Education
Bachelor of Laws & Social Sciences -
Macquarie University
Macquarie Park, NSW11-2025
High School Diploma -
Oakhill College
Castle Hill, NSW10-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management and efficiency
- Legal research
- Case management support
- Project management
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
Volunteer Experience
50-50 Charity Raffle
- Assisted in selling over $11,000 worth of raffle tickets across multiple St George Dragons games across the 2025 NRL season, going towards essential funding for Warrah Specialist School.
Lasallian Youth Leader
- Volunteered at Anglican Retirement Village, spending time to connect with residents and bond in board games.
- Volunteered as a Swim Teacher for disabled children at Oakhill College's pool facilities. This involved playful lessons with the children, helping them gain confidence in the water.
Timeline
Research Intern
Fresh Produce Bioactive Project
08.2025 - 11.2025
Legal Intern
Wallumatta Legal
02.2025 - 06.2025
Fresh Convenience Team Member
Woolworths
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Laws & Social Sciences -
Macquarie University
High School Diploma -
Oakhill College