Experience

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  C & F Legal Limited

  • New Zealand
  • Law Practice
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Solicitor

    • Oct 2023 - Present

  • Law Clerk

    • Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

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  Law For Change UC

  • President

    • Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

    Responsible for the strategic direction of Law for Change, which will align with our founding documents as a charitable trust. Providing strong leadership for the direction of Law for Change by working with other executive members to plan and complete both long and short‐term goals. As President I work closely with Vice President Rebecca Storer, as a team to overseeing projects and events being run by Law for Change and ensuring that they are done to the best ability of the club and align with our kaupapa. Alongside this as President I attend faculty meetings at the Law School, and will work with the treasurer to create sponsorship proposals and will help foster these relationships once formed. Weekly ensuring that the secretary is aware of meeting actions points and approve minutes from each meeting once conducted. Reasonably maintain the reputation of Law for Change in the community which surrounds the University of Canterbury and managing both external and internal relationships.

  • Projects Officer

    • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

    This role involved spearheading volunteering opportunities for law students. In my position as projects officer I was privileged enough to be part of the team responsible for establishing the Prison Education Project.The Prison Project is a collaborative initiative developed by Community Law, Law for Change UC and CrimSoc, with its kaupapa being to inform youth offenders at Christchurch Men's Prison about areas of law that are relevant to them. Our goal is to contribute towards reducing recidivism within youth offending by delivering a practical foundation of skills and knowledge that can be used when they're released.

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  Community Law Canterbury

  • New Zealand
  • Legal Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Team Leader

    • Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

    As a Team Leader at Community Law Canterbury (CLC), I am responsible for the organization of my team of volunteer caseworkers to assist CLC with their drop in legal advice clinics. As team leader it is my responsibility to ensure I have enough volunteers for each shift, ensure they feel safe and be available for any questions or concerns. I also have to be present in order to deal with any difficult clients we may encounter at these drop-in clinics. As a long-term caseworker myself, I was and continue to be very honored to act as a team leader for such an important service.

  • Caseworker

    • Dec 2019 - Jan 2023

    I currently volunteer at Community Law Canterbury as a caseworker. This position requires me to communicate with clients one on one, gather facts and deliver advice on a variety of legal topics. This requires good interpersonal skills and be able to find the legally relevant information and present it to a lawyer. As of February 2021, I have been promoted to a Team Leader of this service.

  • Infoline team member

    • Sep 2018 - Nov 2020

    I have previously volunteered at Community Law Canterbury in their InfoLine Service. This role requires me to receive and record messages in which members of the public have communicated to us on an automated system regarding their legal concerns. After researching the matter, I will then return the call and provide them with information/clarification, and if required, book them an appointment to see a solicitor at the firm.

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  Coffee Culture

  • Cafe Supervisor

    • Feb 2019 - Jun 2021

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  Countdown Supermarkets

  • Checkout Supervisor

    • Mar 2016 - Feb 2019

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  Selwyn Athletics Club

  • Track and Field Coach

    • Sep 2015 - Mar 2018

    Helping coach and train a range of young athletes in events of track and field athletics.