Administrative professional with comprehensive background in office management and support. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently ensuring smooth operations and effective team collaboration.
Additionally, i am experienced with legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Knowledge of legal procedures and effective communication skills to support attorneys in achieving favourable outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant (Conveyancing & Wills & Estates)
ALF Lawyers
05.2023 - 06.2024
Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Conveyancing Solicitor and Wills & Estate Solicitor.
Prepared and dispatched initial client letters, including detailed contract dates and important transaction information, to ensure clear and timely communication throughout the conveyancing process.
Conducting property title and Council searches.
Coordinating with other parties involved in the transaction, including real estate agents and other law firms.
General administrative tasks and duties
Verification of Identity Checks via Infotrack
Dial before you Dig Searches.
Organise and prioritise my workload to ensure all tasks are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure time limitations are met.
Office Manager/Reception
First Response Mechanical
02.2021 - 03.2023
First point of contact for all service customers clients
Welcoming all on-site visitors and directing them to the appropriate personnel
Oversee and support all administrative duties in the office and ensure that office is operating smoothly
Perform receptionist duties: greet visitors, and answer and direct phone calls
Scheduling service bookings via email, in person and telephone requests
Coordinated quotes, pricing strategies, and parts procurement.
Invoice entry
Freight (incoming and dispatch)
Database management/management
Ensuring all inbound and outbound communications are handled promptly and accurately
Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant brand, product, marketing, and procedures relevant to customer enquiries and issues
Ensures that all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, supplier, and customer accounts are current and accurate
Preparation of employee payroll, posts payroll and maintain payroll records
Reconciliation of accounts monthly
Recording and forwarding phone messages and queries
General administration duties and housekeeping
Assisting in the implementation of updated business software’s
Paralegal (Personal Injury)
Shine Lawyers
11.2014 - 08.2020
Provided assistance to both Branch Manager and Senior Solicitor across upwards of 200 files simultaneously
First point of contact for clients
Preparation of pre-court and court documents from District Court matters through to High Court matters, Medical Brief’s, Counsel Brief’s and Witness Statements
Conducted thorough investigations for legal cases, gathering and analyzing relevant information to support case preparation and strategy.
Organise and prioritise my workload to ensure all tasks are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure time limitations are met
Providing updates and obtaining updated information to and from clients
Draft routine correspondence to clients and outside parties
Carried out in-depth investigation to assemble relevant case materials
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Customer Service Team Leader
Sovereign Housing Association
10.2012 - 08.2014
Monitoring of Connect Team operational performance and implementing corrective actions to address any situations before they arise
Working to support the achievement of Connect operational objectives, goals and KPIs
Accountable for the service provided ensuring that Connect Advisors are multi-skilled across Repairs, Housing, Careline and other roles and work groups within Connect
Developing and coaching of team members to provide a personalised approach to customer service
Managed escalated customer complaints, ensuring swift resolution and preventing further dissatisfaction
Managed escalated customer complaints, ensuring swift resolution and preventing further dissatisfaction
Ensuring that all tasks associated to Connect Advisor roles and work groups are completed within the agreed timescales
Completing one-to-one and performance reviews and providing constructive feedback to support staff in the achievement of personal development, team objectives and maximisation of performance
Monitoring performance and the quality of service associated to all multi-media contact channels
Ensuring calls are routed to the correct staff and working groups
Taking active measures from information obtained from Customer satisfaction surveys to elevate the service provided whilst developing and coaching staff
Preparing reports on team and individual’s progress against Connect targets
Effective use of 'call blending' to efficiently answer all calls and email queries
Utilisation of screen and call recording technology to develop service
Utilising 'Work Force Management' and implementing recommendations
Aligning staff and rotas as requested from inbound and outbound forecasting statistical information
Basingstoke, UK
Senior Consultant
Shine Lawyers
01.2010 - 08.2012
First point of contact for all prospective clients
Open New Client files on the firm database (Law master)
Preparation of legal documents for New Client interviews
Determining the viability of the claim in-line with current legislation
Provided with updates that needed to be relayed to clients
Taking down detailed accounts of people’s injuries along with the surrounding circumstances
Arrange and reschedule new client appointments in solicitor’s calendars covering all 32 offices
Diffuse any conflict with aggressive clients and deal with client complaints
Research and retain large amounts of legislation for 4 states to relay to clients in all areas of Personal Injury, Special Projects, Professional Negligence, Disability Insurance, Superannuation Claims, Environmental Claims and Class Actions.
Skills
Customer Service
Administration
Legal Terminology & Proceedings
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Word
Power Point
Publisher
Microsoft Outlook 365
Xero
Team Management
Recruitment
Selection
Interviewing
Task Management
Problem Solving
Organisation
Co-ordination
Research
Investigative Skills
Analytical Skills
Writing Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Finance Funding Reports
Invoicing
Quotations
Reconciliation of Accounts
Employee Payroll
Infotrack
Timeline
Legal Assistant (Conveyancing & Wills & Estates)
ALF Lawyers
05.2023 - 06.2024
Office Manager/Reception
First Response Mechanical
02.2021 - 03.2023
Paralegal (Personal Injury)
Shine Lawyers
11.2014 - 08.2020
Customer Service Team Leader
Sovereign Housing Association
10.2012 - 08.2014
Senior Consultant
Shine Lawyers
01.2010 - 08.2012
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