Sam Souyave-Murphy

Experience

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  Lang Hemming & Hall Solicitors

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Administrative Clerk

  Lang Hemming & Hall Solicitors was a law firm with offices in Arana Hills and Brisbane City (I worked in the latter). They offered legal services such as business law, family law, conveyancing, wills & estates, and general litigation. When I was in High School, I worked there during three consecutive Christmas holiday breaks.Key Responsibilities• Working in a small team of clerks to undertake an audit of the firm’s archives• Meticulously sorting and cataloguing safe custody deeds• Checking that documents were properly signed, dated and witnessed (where appropriate)• Exercising confidentiality when digitising confidential documents into the firm’s online database Show less

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  Brisbane Grammar School

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  In this leadership position, I was responsible for the production and coordination of an hour-long presentation commemorating the graduating class of 2017. In this position, I was assigned the responsibility of mentoring and coaching three Year 6 debating teams over the span of two years. This involved teaching them the fundamental aspects of debating, as well as researching skills, time management and organisation skills.

  • Head of the Senior Video Committee

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Year 6 Debating Coach

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Camera Operator for Middle School Presentation Afternoon

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
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  Brisbane Grammar School Coffee Enterprise Group

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Barista

  Key Responsibilities:• Providing fast, professional customer service by taking and processing the orders of students, teachers and parents for two hour-long shifts every week for six months• Adhering to the codes and standards of the coffee shop environment by seeing to customer needs with a constantly pleasant and courteous demeanour• Refining my teamwork and self-management skills by working alongside fellow student employees to complete delegated responsibilities

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  Engine Group

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Intern
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  WP Productions Pty Ltd

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Intern on set of ‘Lunatics’

  I had the opportunity to work as an intern on the set of the Chris Lilley Netflix programme, ‘Lunatics’, for a week. During this time, I was able to work alongside the crew whilst learning about the many different facets of Film and Television production.Key Responsibilities• Assisting the grips and gaffers by running wires and setting up lights, platforms and staging• Running errands for different crew members, seeing to their needs as they arise• Carting crates, screens, tracks and platforms across to different locations Show less

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  Bond University Film and Television Awards 2018

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  Line Producer

  The Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) ceremony is one of the premier filmmaking competitions for Australian students in Years 11 and 12. It offers a slew of prizes, including a full scholarship to Bond University.Key Responsibilities• Responsible for the scheduling and time-management of the entire project, creating call sheets for staff and crew• Assisted in the hiring, collection and returning of necessary equipment and materials• Acted as the liaison between student and staff, ensuring that the needs of all crew members were adequately met• Helped crew members in filling out documents and abiding by the health and safety bylaws of the production Show less

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  Pitch@Palace

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

  Camera Operator
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  Stress Less Tutoring

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  Tutor

  Key Responsibilities• Assisting students across a wide range of age groups in gaining a further understanding of academic subjects such as English, History, Chemistry and Mathematics• Developing different lesson plans and utilised different teaching styles, as per the needs of the child• Creating a nurturing learning environment for children through constant support and motivation

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  Bond University Society & Design Students' Association

  May 2019 - Sept 2021

  Academic Affairs Representative for Film & Television
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  The Druid Prophecy

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Script Supervisor and Assistant Producer

  'The Druid Prophecy' is a short film shot and produced on the Gold Coast. It has won numerous awards and was recently listed as a finalist for the Emerge Award at the Gold Coast Film Festival.Key Responsibilities• Examined each scene as it was being filmed to ensure continuity between different shots, scenes and takes• Assisted with the signing of contracts, ratify documents and re-allocating budgets• Created a safe and collaborative environment for team members as we each handled delegated responsibilities Show less

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  Bond University Commercial Law Clinic

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Student Administrator

  The Bond University Commercial Law Clinic is a pro bono legal advice clinic on the Gold Coast.Key Responsibilities• Demonstrating interpersonal customer service skills when greeting clients and escorting them to appointments• Organising appointments and scheduling client consultations, whether they be ‘in person’ or ‘call-in’• Using problem solving and quick-thinking skills when dealing with double bookings, cancellations, etc.• Exercising confidentiality when digitising confidential documents into an online database• Writing and amending legal fact sheets to help clients and advisers understand complex legal issues Show less

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  MGM Solicitors

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

  Law Clerk

  MGM Solicitors is a small, boutique law firm based in Brisbane. They deal in personal law matters for families and small to medium enterprises. I mostly did work in conveyancing and wills & estates matters.Key Responsibilities• Drafting memoranda for clients• Acting as a witness for the signing of wills, contracts and EPOAs• Sorting and catalogued safe custody deeds in a methodical and systematic manner• Checking that documents were properly signed and ratified accordingly• Refiling document wallets under different file numbers, due to an updating of filing systems Show less

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  Inns of Court

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Shadow Experience with Anthony Morris QC

  Towards the end of June, I was given the opportunity to shadow renowned barrister, Tony Morris QC, during the evidentiary proceedings of a Chinese defamation trial. It was an absolutely brilliant experience that taught me a lot about the ins and outs of the courtroom, as well as legal practice in general.

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  Self-employed

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Taxation Law Tutor
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  Flourish Short Film

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Here, I was responsible for scouting and contacting suitable candidates for each of the characters. I oversaw the scheduling of all of the auditions and interviews, and acted as the liaison between the job applicants and the director. This, therefore, required me to have difficult conversations with dozens of applicants (some as young as nine years old) about their lack of success in attaining the part(s).

  • Associate Producer

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Script Supervisor

    Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Casting Director

    Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
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  My Community Legal Inc.

  Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Fundraising Subcommittee Member

  This subcommittee assists the Robina My Community Legal clinic through instigating several fundraising initiatives and asking for donations from members of the public. The clinic deals in areas such as family and domestic violence; consumer and debt; minor crime and traffic offences; micro-business; and immigration law.

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  Bond University Start-Up Law Clinic

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Student Consultant
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  Bond University

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Solicitor for the SULS Intervarsity Mooting Competition
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  Australian Law Partners

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  Legal Assistant

  Key Responsibilities• Drafted various court forms, documents and correspondence for pressing litigation matters• Liaised with clients, counsel, experts and opposing counsel to organise administrative matters• Conducted legal research for supervising solicitors• Photocopied, printed, scanned and filed confidential documents for clients

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  LawRight Commercial Law Clinic

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Appointment Volunteer

  As an extracurricular activity, Bond University offers the opportunity for students supervised by local legal practitioners to provide free legal assistance to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organisations who would otherwise struggle to afford legal help. This happens every second Wednesday evening on the Gold Coast.

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  LawRight QLD

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  As part of the subject ‘Litigation Clinic’ at Bond University, I was given the opportunity to volunteer at LawRight for one day a week in their Federal Court office.

  • State Courts Student Volunteer

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Federal Court Student Volunteer

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Nicholsons Solicitors

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Solicitor

    Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Law Graduate

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Thomson Geer

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Lawyer

    Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Graduate

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Queensland Young Lawyers

  Dec 2023 - now

  Management Committee Member