Litigation Solicitor Civil and Commercial Law

Areas of Law:• Commercial litigation• contract• criminal• property forfeiture• constitutional• fisheries and environmental litigation• development, environment and planning

Commercial Litigation lawyer

I completed a wide variety of tasks such as preparing legal documents, analysing case law and legislation, compiling research results/memos and database searching skills, prepare draft opinions for matters, examining legal documents, assisting lawyers with clerical and administrative tasks, and basic legal duties. My work tasks also included drafting letters to clients, solicitors or other parties, assisting with telephone inquiries, and researching previous cases and similar matters where final judgement of the court may be used as supporting evidence for a client's matter.

Reception•Answer general phone inquiries using a professional and courteous manner •Direct phone inquiries to the appropriate staff members •Reply to general information requests with the accurate information•Greet clients/visitors in a professional and friendly mannerOffice administration•Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents•Sort incoming mail, email and faxes •Prepare and send outgoing faxes, mail, and emails•Forward incoming general e-mails to the appropriate staff member •Take and record phone messages •Purchase, receive and store the office supplies ensuring that basic supplies are always available•Code and file material according to the established procedures•Update and ensure the accuracy of databases•Back-up electronic files using proper procedures•Provide secretarial and administrative support to director and other staff•Make travel, meeting and other arrangements •Coordinate the maintenance of office equipment Planning and Scheduling-Duties included scheduling appointments, inspections and meetings. Documentation-I assisted office members with documentation requirements as well as storing, organizing and managing files. I would also type, edit and proofread documents. Specialized Administrative Assistant Duties-Knowledge in and a thorough understanding of engineering terminology and procedures, while also being well versed in dealing with Building Advisory Boards and reading building structure reports.