Kathy Matri
Principal at East Coast Family Lawyers- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Member
Law Council of AustraliaJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
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Tristan Jepson Memorial FoundationJan, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
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Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners AssociationJan, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
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Central Coast Law SocietyJan, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
Practising Certificate
The Law Society of NSWJan, 2001- Sep, 2024
Experience
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East Coast Family Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jul 2012 - Present
- Diverse role, accountable for annual budget and 3 staff (ie. legal and administrative staff), spearheading direction and execution of initiatives to secure optimal performance encompassing: human resources, training and development, performance management, mediation and negotiations, and business development - Advocating on behalf clients at mediation and settlement conferences; and representing clients in Courts of Law in relation to issues of domestic violence, remediation and parenting arrangements- Reviewing client files and conducting computerised based research to obtain relevant data and materials; managing own files; and providing legal advice to clients in relation to appropriate resolution strategies- Monitoring personnel’s work performance and identifying any training gaps in individual performance- Constantly reviewing and revising work practices to ensure optimum results and achievement of performance indicators- Interpretation and compliance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures including maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and privacy.ACHIEVEMENTS:🔹 Launched start-up business and identified market niche. From humble beginnings, swiftly transformed the business to a proven performer. With full profit and loss accountability, steered business development, operational efficiencies, and business planning and development – doubled business within first 12 months; and due to the continual growth of the business – outgrew the practice’s first office space, and set-up and fitted-out our current stylish office space.
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Brazel Moore Lawyers Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner - Family Law
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Sep 2003 - Jul 2012
- Directed, supported and mentored up to 7 staff (including 4 direct reports and administrative/ accounts staff)- Provided legal advice to clients on family law and children’s matters and provided appropriate resolution strategies including: drafted pleadings, provided legal advice, briefed and instructed Counsel, facilitated mediations and settlement conferences, and presented evidence in Courts of Law- Reviewed client files and conducted computerised based research to obtain relevant data and materials; and managed own files- Generated new business through networking efforts and elevated the firm’s reputation- Regularly presented at seminars and conferences held by the Law Society of NSW.ACHIEVEMENTS:🔹 Elevated the firm's reputation - resulting in swiftly transforming the firm’s Family Law division, and increasing caseload from 2 files to 100+ family and child protection cases/matters – boosted revenue to $1+ million within 7 year period.
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Education
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LPAB/LEC Diploma in Law
Diploma in Law -
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Macarthur Girls High School, NSW
Year 11
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