Family Lawyer

• May 2021 - Present

Family Lawyer

• Sep 2018 - May 2021

In this role I practiced as a lawyer in the Family and Litigation teams, primarily assisting clients with family law matters. I provided advice and assisted with a range of matters including: - Separation and Divorce - Matrimonial & De Facto issues - Parenting Arrangements - Property Settlements - Family Violence; and - Family Law Court Proceedings In this role I practiced as a lawyer in the Family and Litigation teams, primarily assisting clients with family law matters. I provided advice and assisted with a range of matters including: - Separation and Divorce - Matrimonial & De Facto issues - Parenting Arrangements - Property Settlements - Family Violence; and - Family Law Court Proceedings

Law Clerk

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

In this role I worked alongside supervising lawyers on family law and wills and estates matters. During my placement I filed documents at the Federal Circuit Court, inspected subpoena documents, drafted legal correspondence using LEAP software, conducted business phone calls, engrossed court orders, prepared briefs for counsel, attended client interviews and court hearings and conducted legal research. I worked primarily on family law matters involving property division and parenting arrangements.

Student Supervisor

• Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

In this role I trained and supervised student interns volunteering at the Victoria Legal Aid Infringements Clinic and consequently provided assistance and instructions to them as they progressed through the special circumstances process. I maintained ongoing files on infringement matters, managed court dates and deadlines, drafted special circumstances applications and prepared duty lawyer memorandums for court appearances.

Court Clerk

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

In this role I assisted Victoria Legal Aid duty lawyers in matters of Family Violence, particularly intervention orders. Specifically, I liaised with Police officials to negotiate conditions of intervention orders and briefed clients on court procedures.

Student Intern

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

In this role I predominantly worked on infringements matters involving special circumstances. I have provided professional assistance to clients over the telephone, drafted legal documents, namely letters and memorandums of advice and managed a large volume of files. As a result, I am experienced in maintaining detailed file notes, updating clients on their case progress regularly and ensuring all deadlines are met.

Success Coach

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

In this role I supported new online students navigate their way through Deakin's services and assisted them with their transition to Deakin. I managed groups of up to 60 students and ensured online students got the most out of their education and student experience at Deakin.

Students Helping Students Hub Mentor

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

In this role I worked at Deakin Student Central where I provided guidance and assistance to new students at Deakin University including referrals to Deakin services, activities and opportunities. I assisted with administration issues during the busy periods of trimester including assistance with timetabling, parking and appointments with faculty staff.

Retail Assistant

• Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

This is a seasonal role which involves assisting customers with school book selection and queries and resolving customer complaints promptly and in a professional manner. In this role I also monitor business phones, process invoices and manage stock intake. This is a seasonal role which involves assisting customers with school book selection and queries and resolving customer complaints promptly and in a professional manner. In this role I also monitor business phones, process invoices and manage stock intake.

Paralegal

• Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

In this role I worked on a range of family law matters involving both property division and parenting arrangements. I conducted client interviews and drafted a variety of legal documents including initiating applications, affidavits, financial statements and parenting and property orders. In this role I worked on a range of family law matters involving both property division and parenting arrangements. I conducted client interviews and drafted a variety of legal documents including initiating applications, affidavits, financial statements and parenting and property orders.

TAB Tote Operator

• Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

In this role I worked at the Melbourne Spring Racing carnival where I sold tote and fixed odds bets to customers using a specialised computer system. The role required customer service involving checking ID for persons under 25 years of age, cash handling of large amounts of money and till balancing in a fast paced environment. In this role I worked at the Melbourne Spring Racing carnival where I sold tote and fixed odds bets to customers using a specialised computer system. The role required customer service involving checking ID for persons under 25 years of age, cash handling of large amounts of money and till balancing in a fast paced environment.

Private Tutor

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2016

In this role I provided private academic assistance to students across years 7 to 12 in various subjects, specifically English, Maths and Legal Studies. This also involved organising lesson plans and managing working times for all my students. In this role I provided private academic assistance to students across years 7 to 12 in various subjects, specifically English, Maths and Legal Studies. This also involved organising lesson plans and managing working times for all my students.

Barrister Shadowing with Samuel Hopper

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

In this role I shadowed property law barrister, Samuel Hopper where I attended medication and conciliation on property law matters, undertook legal research to draft concise summaries of the impact of recent High Court decisions on the law governing leases and attended meetings with clients during which I transcribed detailed notes. In this role I shadowed property law barrister, Samuel Hopper where I attended medication and conciliation on property law matters, undertook legal research to draft concise summaries of the impact of recent High Court decisions on the law governing leases and attended meetings with clients during which I transcribed detailed notes.

Work Experience

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

In this role I worked alongside solicitors in the Telecommunications division of the firm where I proof read legal contracts, undertook legal research to support senior solicitors and attended meetings and calls on legal matters. In this role I worked alongside solicitors in the Telecommunications division of the firm where I proof read legal contracts, undertook legal research to support senior solicitors and attended meetings and calls on legal matters.