Ruby Bell Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I provide high quality, efficient, and enthusiastic research assistance for Michael Roberts QC and Liam Connolly, supporting with their busy practices as prominent building and construction barristers at the Victorian Bar. My responsibilities include:- utilising programs such as LexisAdvance, WestLaw, and Austlii to execute thorough and detailed research- synthesising and communicating outcomes of research both orally and through written memorandums- various administrative duties such as answering phones, electronic and hard-copy filing, and management of briefs (including printing, indexing and collating)- communicating with solicitors and other barristers to assist the smooth operation of the case- performing detail-oriented editing, proof-checking, and drafting of court documents and legal communications

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rotated through Projects, Infrastructure and Construction, and Tax Controversy

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rotated through Construction and Projects and Government Advisory

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Refugee Legal is an independent community legal centre specialising in refugee and immigration law, policy and practice. The centre's focus is providing key legal assistance to those who could not otherwise obtain it due to financial and other forms of distinct disadvantage often related to their diverse backgrounds. My responsibilities as a volunteer paralegal include:- operating the intake phone line to provide assistance and respond to queries on demand- executing Visa applications for clients with a keen eye for detail and accuracy - utilising translating services and communicating empathetically and considerately for those who are culturally and linguistically diverse- completing ad-hoc research tasks for the centre's solicitors including detailed country information for use in client's cases - keeping detailed and accurate file notes and records

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Gained valuable experience is the competition, dispute resolution, corporate, and employment teams

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

For over three years I worked as the Front of House Manager at a local restaurant which has helped me refine my verbal communication skills, customer service and time management. Some of my key responsibilities included:- Helped to train and mentor over 15 new employees.- Worked well independently and supported others, ensuring success as a team.- Worked as a flexible server during overflow periods.- Brought forth strong oral and written communication skills.- Developed excellent problem solving, dispute resolution and customer service skills to manage customer complaints and maintain satisfaction.- Responsible for accurate money handling and precise cashier balancing.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I undertook an internship at the National Coronial Information System Unit, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety. My main responsibilities included thorough research, writing detailed and accurate reports and producing information guides for publication. My internship with the NCIS provided me with numerous opportunities, including:- Produced multiple, varied reports and publications using concise and grammatically correct language.- Conducted sensitive and detailed research in a precise and accurate manner.- Actively listened and provided clear information in a polite and considerate manner, building rapport with others.- Planned and reviewed work and tracked progress according to expectations.- Monitored own work and collaborated with supervisor, working to address skills gaps and seeking assistance when encountering unfamiliar situations.- Used conceptual thinking and sound analytical approaches.- Adapted to changes in the environment, including working remotely, and effectively conquered new challenges- Worked methodically in a sustained manner to meet objectives

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I have participated in the Monash Peer Mentoring programme. This has been an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. I enjoyed the opportunity to guide first-year students through their first semester of university, especially in such a tumultuous time as 2020. As a mentor, I had many responsibilities to ensure a rich and enjoyable experience for my mentees, including:- Planned and executed events to bring mentees together.- Organised meetings and seminars to present information and discuss different aspects of the university.- Listened to the wants and needs of my mentees to adjust the program accordingly.- Worked with other mentors to bring groups together and extend the prescribed program based on mentees interests.

Bachelor Of Law (Honours)/Arts, Major In Criminology, Minor Of International Relations

Victorian Certificate Of Education

Activities and Societies: Leadership, Sustainability committee, Women's committee, peer mentoring/tutoring. I attended Cornish College.