Andrea Stafford Shaw

With the Prosecution Service I worked a long side a Senior Prosecutor and competed the every day tasks. I did file management, drafting of summary of facts and disclosure packs, I graded files and completed training and webinars as required. I stood in court and read summary of facts to the Judge, Community Magistrate or Justice of the Peace. I organised the files for the Prosecutor on court days, thus in Te Awamutu, Hamilton and Te Kuiti. A Judge invited me to a closed specialist court in Hamilton, I stood and said my pepeha proudly.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Willing to participate in cultural activities and motivated to develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga)
• Understands and uses basic te reo Māori phrases, mihi and greetings
• Embraces a Māori worldview underpinned by the values of Te Aroha, Te Whakapono, Ngā Ture and Kotahitanga.

As a Receptionist, I answered all phone calls, maintained the Deeds and Wills safe and ensured the office ran smoothly.

For four months I also filled in as a Legal Secretary for one of the lawyers at Forgeson Law. This included a lot of key decision making and formal writing. I have become familiar with Family and other court proceedings. I am able to prepare and type formal letters, affidavits and memorandums as well as filing applications with the courts.

My file management experience includes opening files, managing documents, billing and closing files. I have also assisted the partners and legal executive with Conveyancing, Estates, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

I worked in reception where I answered phone calls and organised appointments.

I organized all Deeds and Wills, opened and closed files and organised files for archiving.

With help I was able to prepare and finalise most legal documents - Wills, Probate, Affidavits, Memorandums, Powers of Attorney and so on. I covered Estates for the majority of the time. I helped with settlement statements and other conveyancing requirements.

I am very familiar with Lexis Advance and ADLS.