Cassandra Ellis
Principal, Makara Law
ABOUT
Cassandra has 15 years experience as a lawyer/barrister, including as a co-director of an NT firm for 6-7 years. Please see detailed 'About' section below.SERVICE SUMMARY
Cassandra works remotely & via appointment only: see detailed service offerings below, and email [email protected] to enquire how she can best assist you.FOR CLIENTS
Cassandra can assist with Employment Law advice & Fair Work unfair dismissal claims (for EMPLOYEE & EMPLOYER) - to the conclusion of the initial Fair Work Conciliation Conference stage. Cassandra provides expert advice & representation to INJURED WORKERS in Northern Territory Workers Compensation claims, as well as general legal advice.FOR BARRISTERS
Cassandra provides 'devilling' to help you devote your limited time and specific focus where you want it most. Cassandra can assist with: research & preparation of court documents, advice letters and/or whatever you need to best meet your committements and win your case.FOR LAWYERS & LAW FIRMS
Cassandra provides bespoke services to LAW FIRMS & LAWYERS to assist with leave coverage or for over-committed practitioners, including via: casual or locum employment, or as a consultant / contractor.
Services for Counsel
I provide confidential, high-quality legal support to barristers working across employment law, personal injury law (common law & statutory schemes) as well as civil & commercial litigation.Whether you need urgent help or ongoing backup, I offer flexible, responsive assistance including:- Legal research
- Drafting court documents (pleadings, submissions, affidavits)
- Preparation of draft advice letters
- Legal research, memorandums, case summaries
- Claim quantification (compensation entitlements / loss & damages, whole person impairment, loss of earnings etc: excel spreadsheet, word or both - to suit you & your client)
- Drafting offer letters and responses
- Other instructing or deviling support — as neededFees
I offer a flexible, reasonable hourly rate (depending on jurisdiction, my expertise and task complexity). I am happy to agree fixed fees for defined scope of work - just ask me.📧 To enquire or book an initial appointment to discuss how I can best assist you, email: [email protected]
🏛️Services for Lawyers & Firms
I provide confidential, high-quality legal support to law firms and sole practitioners dealing with overflow work, leave coverage, or staffing gaps. Whether you need temporary help or an experienced second pair of hands, eyes or both; I offer flexible assistance on a casual, locum, or contractor/consultant basis.Services include:
- Legal research
- Drafting court documents (pleadings, submissions, affidavits)
- Preparation of draft advice letters
- Legal research, memorandums, case summaries
- Claim quantification (compensation entitlements / loss & damages, whole person impairment, loss of earnings etc: Excel spreadsheet, Word or both – to suit you and your client)
- Drafting offer letters and responses
- General support for lawyers & firm, including settling of work (NT) and high-level legal services.Fees
I offer a flexible, reasonable hourly rate (depending on jurisdiction, my expertise and task complexity). I’m happy to agree fixed fees for defined scope of work – just ask me.📧 To enquire or make a time to discuss how I can best assist you, email: [email protected]
👥 Services for Clients
I provide clear, confidential legal advice and representation in selected areas of law. At present, I work remotely and am available by appointment only.I specialise in:
⚖️ NT workers compensation claims
🏥 Common law personal injury matters, including medical negligence
💼 Employment law, including Fair Work matters and unfair dismissal (for both employees and employers)
Services available:
Advice – written or verbal (consult or advice letter)1. Unfair dismissal and general employment matters (employee/employer);
2. NT workers comp claims and entitlements
3. Other selected matters by agreement – just askFees
I offer hourly billing or fixed fee by agreement, depending on the nature of the work. All pricing is agreed up front – no surprises.
📧 To enquire or book an initial appointment to discuss your matter,
Email [email protected]
⚖️About Me
I’m an experienced and empathetic lawyer with a background in healthcare and a strong interest in:-Employment law
- Health law
- Climate change & environmental issues
- Women’s rights
- Animal welfare
- Artificial intelligence (environmental applications, ethics & consciousness research particularly)Before becoming a lawyer, I worked as a registered psychiatric nurse and AHPRA investigator. I bring that same practical insight and attention to detail into my legal practice.I can assist with:
- Employment law
- Personal injury (common law & workers compensation)
- Civil & commercial litigation
- Regulatory and disciplinary matters
- General legal advice and consulting🎓 Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Australia (2008)Bachelor of Nursing, Edith Cowan University📚 Current Studies
-Certificate III in Investigative Services – Asset College
- AI for Everyone – Coursera
- Magical Storytelling – BBC Maestro
- MyVinyasa Practice – RYT300 in progress (currently RYT200 certified)📘 Future Plans
Master of Environmental Science, University of Western Australia (commencing 2026)