Experience

Calverley Johnston Family Lawyers

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Associate

  • Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

  In addition to my work as a Solicitor representing parties in Family Court matters, I am also an Independent Children's Lawyer.

• Solicitor

  • May 2019 - Jul 2021



Kitto & Kitto Barristers & Solicitors

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solicitor

  • May 2016 - Mar 2019

  At Kitto & Kitto I predominantly practised in Family Law, however I also worked in the areas of Wills & Estates and Civil Litigation. At Kitto & Kitto I predominantly practised in Family Law, however I also worked in the areas of Wills & Estates and Civil Litigation.



Marshall Family Law

• Australia
• Legal Services

• Junior Solicitor

  • May 2014 - Apr 2016



Department of Education, Western Australia

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Swimming Instructor

  • Jul 2009 - Apr 2014



Legal Aid - Great Southern Regional Office

• Legal Trainee (Work Experience)

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Completing the Work Experience Component of my Practical Legal Training. Duties: - Developed Plain English Guides for Clients on Family Court Matters and a Divorce Checklist for Paralegals to use when Assisting Clients - Assisted a Client in Drafting a Trial Affidavit for a Family Court Matter - Drafted Letters for Solicitors - Researched the Law for Solicitors prior to Client Interviews - Attended Client Interviews (Family, Criminal and Civil) at the Office, in Custody and Duty Lawyer at the Court - Attended Meetings with the Solicitors Supervising me to discuss my progress - Attended and Observed Solicitors Acting in Court Proceedings - Data entry into LAW Office - Assisted Clients in Filling out Legal Aid Assistance Forms - Answered Telephone Enquiries and made LAB appointments for Clients



Department for Child Protection and Family Support

• Civil Litigation Unit - Law Student Work Experience Program

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

  Duties: - Identified Potential Claims for Children in Care - Analysed Evidence and Prepared Case Summaries - Drafted Correspondence and Briefs to WA Police, Psychologists and Lawyers - Drafted Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims - Observed Court and Tribunal Proceedings - Observed Client Interviews - Created File Notes from Client Interviews - Undertook Legal Research Duties: - Identified Potential Claims for Children in Care - Analysed Evidence and Prepared Case Summaries - Drafted Correspondence and Briefs to WA Police, Psychologists and Lawyers - Drafted Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims - Observed Court and Tribunal Proceedings - Observed Client Interviews - Created File Notes from Client Interviews - Undertook Legal Research