Thomas Glaister is a law graduate with a Juris Doctor from UTS and a Bachelor of Arts from Flinders University, seeking a junior solicitor position in criminal law. He has extensive legal experience as a paralegal at various organizations, developing strong skills in legal research, communication, and teamwork while participating in notable moots and programs. Glaister also has experience in customer service and management roles within the hospitality sector, enhancing his interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

1. THOMAS GLAISTER
0431 674 342
thomas.glaister@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/thomasglaister
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O B J E C T I V E
To contribute my legal expertise, practical experience, excellent teamwork skills and well-developed
communication and interpersonal skills, as a Junior Solicitor in a criminal law firm, to develop to become an
established legal practitioner.
E D U C A T I O N
Juris Doctor, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Jan 2013 – Jan 2017
• First Place and Best Speaker Award, UTS Junior Criminal Law Moot, 2015
• Runner-Up, Ashurst Equity Moot, 2015
• Sir Gerard Brennan Justice & Leadership Award, 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University Adelaide Mar 2007 – Nov 2010
• Distinction average (80%)
L E G A L E X P E R I E N C E
Paralegal Volunteer, Aboriginal Legal Service Aug 2016 – Present
A not-for-profit service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW/ACT
• Practicing effective teamwork and time management skills with co-workers by preparing numerous
Supreme Court Bail matters before callover and hearing dates.
• Developing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills by liaising with clients, Court staff, NSW
Police, NSW DPP and colleagues in person, by telephone and email.
• Demonstrating attention to detail when preparing briefs of evidence, undertaking legal research tasks and
preparing Court documents.
• Displaying problem solving skills and showing initiative when assisting solicitors in Court, including managing
busy lists, attending to client queries and obtaining records.
Achievement: Developing a sound understanding of NSW bail procedures by shadowing solicitors in Supreme
Court bail hearings.
Paralegal, George Sten & Co. Solicitors July 2014 – Feb 2015
A criminal law firm established in 1969, specialising in complex criminal matters
• Managed time effectively by balancing paralegal and administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrated a high level of organisation and multi-tasking skills while attending to a number of important
duties including drafting bail applications, appeal applications, preparing indexes, assembling briefs of
evidence, coordinating AVL conferences and filing Court documents.
• Learned how to work autonomously and solve problems while solicitors were at Court, such as managing
appointments for solicitors, banking and preparing future matters for hearing.
• Developed effective communication and interpersonal skills when receiving incoming inquiries from
prospective clients, greeting new clients and managing the expectations of existing clients.
Achievement: Assisted the Principal Solicitor instructing Counsel during a Commonwealth drug trial.

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Legal Assistant, Robert E. Quickenden, Barrister Feb 2014 – May 2014
Short-term contract for an experienced personal injury/ will & estate law practitioner
• Worked as part of a small team of law students preparing briefs of evidence, chronologies and indexes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail while reviewing plaintiff material including medical records and
psychologist reports.
• Prepared documents to be reviewed by clients.
• Displayed problem solving skills during family provision litigation, by locating important documents needed
in Court.
Paralegal Volunteer, The Benevolent Society April 2013 – Oct 2013
A not-for-profit organisation with over 1000 staff and operations across Australia
• Assisted the General Counsel and Company Secretary with organisational legal matters.
• Showed acute attention to detail when drafting professional documents including board notes, file notes,
emails and letters.
• Developed exceptional communication skills when liaising with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Exhibited teamwork skills through drafting a contracts manual outlining internal compliance procedures.
Achievement: Completed legal research tasks in relation to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to
Child Sexual Abuse. The results formed part of a memo to board members.
C A S U A L E X P E R I E N C E
Multiple Roles, Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd. June 2009 – Present
An ASX listed entertainment company operating cinemas and hotels
• Providing a high standard of customer satisfaction for brands including Moonlight Cinema, Event Cinemas
and Experience This.
• Practiced effective team and leadership skills through supervising a team of three customer service
representatives for Moonlight Cinema in as National Customer Service Manager in 2012/2013.
• Developed efficient time management and multi-tasking skills through managing competing projects and
tasks for Experience This, often during busy Christmas periods.
• Displayed exceptional problem solving skills and communication skills when dealing with difficult customer
situations.
Sales Agent, Wine Selectors Mar 2016 – Sept 2016
A direct marketing company in the home-delivered wine industry
• Engaged members of the public in a free wine tasting, built rapport, qualified their budget and preferences
and suggested a wine membership option to suit them.
• Showed good self-management, a positive attitude and a high level of resilience when canvassing 200+
prospective members per day.
• Utilised exceptional teamwork skills in order to confirm sales.
• Developed strong interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to people easily and used active listening skills in
order to advocate for a service.
Achievement: Achieved the top individual sales result for NSW within first two weeks of employment.
Front of House Supervisor, Media Resource Centre & Mercury Cinema Aug 2008 – April 2011
A not-for-profit, screen media organisation for emerging content producers
• Showed initiative developing new procedures for front of house, expanding venue hire services, networking,
developing marketing materials and carrying out renovations on the venue.
• Recruited and trained new front of house staff in cash handling, stock management and customer service
skills. Managed team performance by conducting regular reviews.
• Displayed exceptional problem solving skills and fostered teamwork during busy events including Laneway
Festival and Adelaide Film Festival screenings.
• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills in the annual report to board members.

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E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S
Brennan Justice & Leadership Program, UTS Mar 2013 – Jan 2017
• Community leadership and justice award from The Hon Sir Francis Gerard Brennan AC KBE QC, Former Chief
Justice of the High Court of Australia
Ashurst Equity Moot, UTS Law Students Society (LSS) Sept 2015 – Nov 2015
• Runner-Up Award
Junior Criminal Law Moot, UTS LSS Aug 2015 – Sept 2015
• First Place and Best Speaker Award
Mentee, King & Wood Mallesons Mentoring Program April 2014 – Dec 2014
• Professional development program with a solicitor from King & Wood Mallesons
Junior Negotiation Competition, UTS LSS Aug 2013 – Sept 2013
• Semi Finalist
T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S
Desktop software: macOS, Microsoft Office
Legal Research applications: Westlaw AU, LexisNexis, Austlii
Practice Management software: LexisNexis Affinity, LEAP
R E F E R E E S
Ms. Sheri Misaghi
Volunteer Coordinator – Aboriginal Legal Service, Redfern
Written reference available
Ms. Maggie Sten,
Principal Solicitor – George Sten & Co. Solicitors
Written reference available
Ms. Vedna Jivan
Senior Lecturer – University of Technology, Sydney
Written reference available