Sara Miller
Redfern,NSW
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Inner City Legal Centre
02.2024 - Current
- Conducting client intake, involving discussing details of matters related to criminal law, family law, employment law with vulnerable individuals
- Assessing circumstances for relevance and alignment with ICLC criteria
Paralegal
Piper Alderman
02.2023 - Current
- Conducting the day-to-day management of numerous matters involving debt recovery with actions in contract and negligence.
- Drafting of correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, applications and memoranda.
- Preparation and filing of legal applications and pleadings.
- Maintaining communication with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisting in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help negotiate settlements in the best interest of client.
- Conducting research and preparing memoranda on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Collaborating with solicitors to develop strategies for each case.
Administrative Assistant
Australian Electoral Commission
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Attended to client correspondence and enquiries.
- Responded empathetically and in compliance with confidentiality policies to sensitive issues, and administered the necessary documentation.
- Identified, investigated and remedied errors in electoral enrolments, often in collaboration with the elector concerned.
- Completed high volume data entry.
Intern
Sydney Institute Of Criminology
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed research, compiled data, updated documents and produced timely reports.
- Collaborated closely with my supervisor to ascertain requirements for report production.
- Participated in a meeting and tour of a youth justice centre, engaging in discussion with affected youths and actively listening to their concerns and ambitions.
Stable Hand
Findlay Equestrian
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Attended to daily maintenance (feeding, rugging etc) of approximately 10-20 horses.
- Monitored horse behaviour closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
- Exercised horses.
- Attended to property maintenance.
Coach
Sydney Horse
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Addressed administrative, managerial and wellness issues in a fast-paced environment, completing organisational tasks including: coordinating complex bookings, managing equine welfare, providing supervision and guidance to junior staff members, and coaching clients.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimise learning gaps and motivate students and applied effective interpersonal and communicative skills to develop constructive professional relationships with clients.
- Exercised horses and developed training programs to efficiently reach goals.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice - Law
The College of Law
Sydney, NSW11.2024
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Sydney
Sydney NSW07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Honours - Sociology
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociolegal Studies And English
University of Sydney
Sydney NSW2020
High School Diploma -
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
Bega NSW2015
Skills
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis
- Familiarity with legal research databases, matter management systems and court portals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional and responsive client service skills and ability to engage with confidential and sensitive material and situations
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments with high stakes with a substantial degree of autonomy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work as an enthusiastic and accountable member of a team
- Attention to detail and diligence
- Willing and fast learner
Certification
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice to be completed November 2024.
Accomplishments
- Awarded First Class Honours 2020
- Publication of an English Extension II major work in the HSC Young Writer's Showcase 2015
- Awarded Dux 2015
References
- Mark Doble, Insolvency and Restructuring Partner, Piper Alderman, ph. +61 2 9253 3898, email: mdoble@piperalderman.com.au
- Katie Green, Managing Principal Solicitor, Inner City Legal Centre, ph. + 61 2 9332 1966, email: katie@iclc.org.au
- Rene Cooper, Senior Paralegal, Piper Alderman, ph. +61 2 9253 9949, email: rcooper@piperalderman.com.au
Timeline
Intern
Inner City Legal Centre
02.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Piper Alderman
02.2023 - Current
Intern
Sydney Institute Of Criminology
08.2022 - 11.2022
Administrative Assistant
Australian Electoral Commission
01.2022 - 02.2023
Stable Hand
Findlay Equestrian
06.2020 - 12.2020
Coach
Sydney Horse
07.2016 - 06.2020
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice - Law
The College of Law
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Honours - Sociology
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Sociolegal Studies And English
University of Sydney
High School Diploma -
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice to be completed November 2024.
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