Tamzin Tassell
Carrington
Summary
Adept at legal research and client representation, I've honed my skills at Legal Aid NSW, excelling in high-pressure environments. My proficiency in drafting critical documents and my people-oriented approach have significantly benefited my teams and clients. My ability to effectively communicate and manage multiple tasks stands out, showcasing my commitment to excellence in legal support services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
I-III Solicitor
Legal Aid NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Providing duty services in the Newcastle Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and various Local Courts, with services including representation in court and legal advice.
- Providing legal advice to clients via a remote service delivery model.
- Providing ongoing assistance to casework clients, including offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings, and representation in court.
- Drafting letters of advice for clients and correspondence for a variety of stakeholders.
- Participating in Community Legal Education and Outreach events.
Paralegal
Legal Aid NSW
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Legal research, including critically analysing and summarising relevant law
- Document drafting and drafting correspondence to clients
- Preparing briefs for counsel, including summarising relevant material and providing notes
- Preparing chronologies
- Inspecting subpoena material and assessing the relevancy of material
- liaising with clients, legal professionals, and a range of stakeholders
Legal Support Officer
Legal Aid NSW
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicating with clients, solicitors and key stakeholders
- Conducting intakes and triaging legal issues
- Drafting letters and correspondence
- Preparing briefs for counsel
- Filing and file management
Paralegal
Aboriginal Legal Service
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducting intakes
- Filing and file management
- Assisting solicitors in preparing for court
- Liaising with clients and professionals
- Drafting correspondence
- Drafting court documents
- legal research tasks
Administration Officer
Aboriginal Legal Service
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Processed and updated client files
- Organised briefs for solicitors and counsel
- Drafted letters and corrospondence to clients
- Made phone calls and monitored office emails
- Ensured the needs of vulnerable clients were catered to
Education
Bachelor of Law / Global Indigenous Studies -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW11.2023
Skills
- Organised
- Proficient problem solver
- Effective communicator
- Competent at managing multiple tasks
- Adaptive in a team
- People-Orientated
References
- Jesse McColl, Senior Solicitor, Legal Aid NSW
jesse.mccoll@legalaid.nsw.gov.au / 0468 533 002
- Anneleise Hey, Senior Solicitor, Legal Aid NSW
anneleise.hey@legalaid.nsw.gov.au / 0408 351 978
Timeline
I-III Solicitor
Legal Aid NSW
05.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Legal Aid NSW
07.2023 - 05.2024
Legal Support Officer
Legal Aid NSW
02.2023 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Aboriginal Legal Service
04.2022 - 02.2023
Administration Officer
Aboriginal Legal Service
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Law / Global Indigenous Studies -
University of Newcastle
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