Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• Handling postal, declaration and pre-poll votes and data entry through AEC-specific software; and • Performing general administrative duties and contacting electors to ensure ensuring elector information is accurate and up to date.
Assessed applicant eligibility for Law Access’ services for individuals in need of pro-bono representation. Engaged in legal research with a focus on criminal law, matters on grants and probate and elements of employment law; organised documents and draft correspondence using FilePro. Provided initial research and outlines for an internal project, introducing a Disability Inclusion and Access Plan (DAIP) in line with the Department of Justice’s DAIP. Drafted a range of documents from correspondence to applicants to research and matter summaries.
Assisted a small team solicitors and conveyancers with general administrative tasks such as photocopying and lodging documents at Landgate and Revenue WA. Engaged in legal research with a focus on criminal and contract law. Drafted preliminary documents for new clients and Letter of Demands. Managed documents and files through LEAP Legal Software and physical filing.
Assist at the 2023 Referendum as a polling assistant. Worked within a small team to effectively facilitated voting in a vibrant electorate. Assigned with responsibility of helping voters with limited English skills, understand the ballot in a particularly diverse electorate.
Assisted at the 2022 Federal Election as a polling assistant. Assigned with responsibility of helping voters with limited English skills, understand the ballot in a particularly diverse electorate.