Stephanie Howson
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria as a lawyer and am presently the Associate to his Honour Judge Lyon of the County Court of Victoria. Having worked within the legal industry for over six years, I have developed excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, and am able to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. I have a strong work ethic, outstanding organisation skills and the drive to develop these skills in the next stage of my career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate to His Honour Judge Lyon
Court Services Victoria
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022 - Current
- Assisting in the management and coordination of the Judge's judicial and administrative responsibilities; assisting in managing the Judge's chambers.
- Preparing research memoranda and case summaries; assisting in the drafting of charges, judgments, sentences, and rulings, including proofreading, and editing.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various databases to support case preparation.
- Coordinated with lawyers, judges, clerks of court, and other personnel to ensure the smooth running of court proceedings; I regularly liaised with external stakeholders, including Prosecutions, Victoria Police, Corrections, and Forensicare.
- I wrote error-free and professional correspondence on behalf of the chambers. I drafted and distributed court orders and decisions as directed by the judge.
- Clerking in court, and using courtroom technology to ensure proceedings are transcribed, facilitating arraignments, and jury empanelments.
- Accompanying the judge to circuit courts in regional Victoria.
Studen Intern (Paralegal)
Deakin Law Clinic
Melbourne, VIC
02.2021 - 06.2025
- I completed a placement unit at Deakin Law Clinic in the Policy Law team.
- Liaised and collaborated with colleagues, and reported to clinical solicitors.
- Conducted extensive legal research in policy law.
- Collectivelty with a team, reviewed the current laws for judicial impartiality and formulated a submission titled 'Judicial Bias and Whether the Courts Should Develop and Publish an Accessible Guide to Recusal and Disqualification for Members of the Public.' to the ALRC based on their consultation paper.
Paralegal
Avon Legal Victoria
Sale, VIC
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Worked three days per week in semester, and full-time during all university holiday periods.
- Provided legal services to the residents of Sale and the greater Wellington Local Government Area.
- Prepared comprehensive correspondence for clients, law firms, third-party institutions, and courts across multiple legal issues.
- Managed the preparation and filing of various court documents, including affidavits, financial statements, and initiating applications, applications for a grant of probate, consent orders, and minutes of consent orders.
- Liaised with counsel, opposing law firms, and clients to ensure smooth case management.
- Attended client meetings to discuss case progress and gather necessary information.
- Executed conveyancing transactions by preparing and managing legal documents.
- Drafted Testamentary Trusts, Wills, and Power of Attorney documents.
- Prepared comprehensive case summaries to assist in court proceedings.
- Attended court proceedings to observe and document legal arguments.
- Drafted comprehensive briefs to support counsel in case preparations.
- Prepared Binding Financial Agreements, Cost Agreements, and Letters of Engagement.
- Drafted comprehensive memorandums of advice for clients.
Education
Graduate Diploma Legal Practice -
College of Law
Melbourne, VIC02-2023
Bachelor of Criminology -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Bachelor of Laws -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Victoria Certificate of Education
Catholic College Sale
Sale, VIC12-2016
Employment History
Casual Lifeguard for the Wellington Shire Council, Sale, VIC
December 2015 to July 2018
- Supervise pool users whilst ensuring they were complying with safety protocols
- Enforcing safety rules, perform rescues and administer first aid
- Ongoing professional development through annual requalification test and skill seminars
- Promoted to shift supervisor
Casual Jack Ryan's Irish Bar, Sale, VIC
December 2017 to December 2019
- Waitressing and serving customers
Casual McDonald's Restaurant, Sale, VIC
August 2013 to December 2014
- Worked Front Counter and Drive Thru
Dance Instructor, Leaps & Bounds Dance School Sale, VIC
2014 to 2015
- Taught ballet, tap, jazz classes for six to ten year olds.
Accredited Netball Umpire, Sale, VIC
2010 to 2014
- Level 1 Umpire for the Sale Netball Association
Certificate of Admission as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria
- Admitted to practice 18 July 2023
Professional Development
- Legal Practitioners Liability Committee Risk Management Seminar, Sale, Victoria, 3850
- Property Law Conference, Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Melbourne, Victoria 3850
Work Placement
- Sullivan Braham Barristers & Solicitors Pty Ltd, Sale, Victoria, 3850 2016
- Phillipson Accounting Services, Sale, Victoria 3850 2015
Volunteer Work
Surf Life Saver, Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club
2012 to 2020
- Volunteer Life Saver, Patrol Caption, volunteer waitressing at the Surf Club restaurant, planning and conducting training sessions for the Nippers program, organising and running yearly Surf Resuscitation Certificate programs and Bronze Medallion camps.
- Obtained; Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion Award, Surf Life Saving Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Award, Surf Life Saving Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Award, Surf Life Saving Spinal Management, Certificate of Appreciation Life Saving Victoria Junior Development, Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Committee Member Maffra Football Netball Club
February 2017 to December 2021
- Attended committee meetings
- Organise and participate in club fundraisers
Memberships
- Women in Crime
- Medico-Legal Society of Victoria
References
Dr Gregory Lyon, County Court Judge
Sarah Keating, Crown Counsel
Justine Andrew, Legal Practice Director Avon Legal Victoria
Contact details available upon request
Timeline
Associate to His Honour Judge Lyon
Court Services Victoria
02.2022 - Current
Studen Intern (Paralegal)
Deakin Law Clinic
02.2021 - 06.2025
Paralegal
Avon Legal Victoria
06.2018 - 02.2022
Graduate Diploma Legal Practice -
College of Law
Bachelor of Criminology -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Laws -
Deakin University
Victoria Certificate of Education
Catholic College Sale
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