Associate

• Jul 2022 - Present

Solicitor

• May 2021 - Jul 2022

Solicitor

• Nov 2017 - Feb 2021

Provided legal support to victims of institutional abuse in personal compensation claims within Clergy and ADF claims as well as through statutory schemes such as the National Redress Scheme. Within a year of employment, obtained own caseload where I manage and provide legal support and advice unsupervised. •Drafted affidavits, particulars, statement of claim, notices of motion, position papers, schedule of damages and other legal documents for common law compensation matters and statutory compensation schemes.•Liaised with clients throughout compensation claims including drafting of statements and legal documents, dealt with enquiries and updated client regarding individual case progression.•Reviewed client medical and personal records providing detailed summaries.•Liaised with opposing law firms regarding case progression, responding to particulars and organising and participating in settlement conferences.•Completed legal research tasks and preparation of legal arguments within a timely manner.•Reviewed and assessed potential clients’ compensation claims in order to determine prospects of success.Key Achievements:•Undertook and managed own portfolio of client matters within a year of commencing employment•Trusted with the development and operation of new law processes within the firm to the financial benefit of Kelso Lawyers showing my capacity to work self-directed or within a team.•Trusted with assessing potential client claims via phone conferences, reviewing files and determining the individual prospects of success of client matters.

Law Graduate

• May 2017 - Nov 2017

Provided legal and administrative assistance for Solicitors which included:•liaising with clients, drafting statements, position papers and other legal documents•assisting at settlement conferences by liaising with clients and opposing law firms, and assisting clients with understanding settlement documentation•undertaking legal research tasks•Summarising and reviewing client's medical and personal records.

Service Supervisor

• Nov 2008 - Nov 2017

Perform varied duties in staff leadership, customer service, inventory and other responsibilities at large general merchandise retail store. Advanced through positions of progressive responsibility to key supervisory role. Perform varied duties in staff leadership, customer service, inventory and other responsibilities at large general merchandise retail store. Advanced through positions of progressive responsibility to key supervisory role.

Volunteer Practical Legal Training Student

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

Provided diverse legal and administrative support to staff and clients of community-based legal services program. Interviewed clients to collect pertinent information and provide legal guidance. •Delivered informed legal advice to clients, and related services in cases involving Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Immigration and Civil Disputes. •Conducted legal research and analysis of issues related to cases. •Drafted affidavits, particulars, notices of motion, statements of claims and other legal documents.•Prepared files and summary reports on cases by carefully reading and summarising evidence. •Conducted post-case interviews to determine outcomes for clients and assess any need for follow- up services.Key Achievements:•In conjunction with the Asylum Seeker Project, prepared Visa applications for international refugees seeking to reside in Australia. Effectively collaborated with interpreters to communicate with clients of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. •Participated in cases involving AVO matters at Newcastle Local Court helping victims compose affidavits•Assisted with traffic cases at Toronto Local Court.

Legal Assistant - Law and Human Rights Office

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

Provided legal support work to advocate for human rights and support positive action for marginalised clients as volunteer with international program that provides work study experience in developing nations. •Interviewed and worked with program’s clients from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to provide legal assistance.•Compiled detailed reports on cases. Conducted research. Wrote and filed affidavits. •Achieved effective liaison with government officials on behalf of clientsKey Achievements:•Performed effectively in challenging, self-directed confidential situations with minimal direct supervision. Responsible for organizing time-management and establishing priorities.•Organized and led social justice workshops.