Greir Keach
Rotorua,New Zealand
Summary
I am a third-year law student at the University of Waikato and an experienced legal assistant with over four years of experience in property and conveyancing, including strong knowledge of AML requirements, trusts, wills, and enduring powers of attorney. I have a proven ability to manage client files from instruction through to completion, prepare a wide range of legal documentation, and provide efficient, accurate support to solicitors and partners in a busy practice. I bring a high level of attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and a professional, client-focused approach, and I am able to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Tompkins Wake
Rotorua, New Zealand
2021.11 - Current
- Providing high level legal and administrative support to a busy property partner
- Managing conveyancing and property files from instruction through to settlement
- Drafting LINZ and conveyancing documentation with accuracy
- Drafting wills, enduring powers of attorney, trust formations, and associated trust documentation
- Preparing agreements using ADLS precedents
- Preparing commercial leases and deeds of renewal/variation
- Completing AML compliance for individuals, trusts, and companies
- Preparing and processing monthly billing for partners
- Preparing bank documentation
- Conducting PPSR searches
- Filed legal deeds systematically to ensure proper documentation and compliance
- Managing partner diaries, inboxes, and workflow priorities
- Maintaining and updating trust data, records, and files
- Corresponding with clients, banks, and other solicitors via email and telephone
- Attending client meetings for signings, note-taking, and document preparation
- Coordinating and attending client signings via DocuSign and in-person meetings
- Maintaining effective administrative systems, procedures, and processes
- Provided cover for the office manager during absences
Legal Assistant
Lava Law Limited
Rotorua, New Zealand
2021.05 - 2021.11
- Providing support to solicitors and law clerks
- Drafting legal documents and letters
- Drafting settlement statements and client statements
- Preparing engagement letters for clients
- Preparing LINZ documentation
- Obtaining title searches through LINZ
- Obtaining PPSR searches
- Completing AML
- Deeds filing
- Monthly billing
- Client scheduling
- Setting up payments and receipts
- Attending client meetings for note taking
- Ensuring work flow is up to date
- Photocopying and scanning
Customer Service Representative
Westpac New Zealand Limited
Rotorua, New Zealand
2019.08 - 2021.05
- Assisting customers with enquiries
- Resolving customer complaints and queries
- Handing cash deposits and withdrawals
- Facilitated foreign currency transactions to meet customer needs
- Processing cheques and payments
- Opening accounts
- Appointments with customers to open accounts
- Opening term deposits and reinvesting funds
- Completing AML for CDD purposes
- Arranging appointments
- Teaching internet banking seminars
- End of day reconciliation
Guest Service Agent
Novotel Lakeside
Rotorua, New Zealand
2019.02 - 2019.08
- Checking guests in and out
- Making and managing reservations
- Organising guest agenda and booking tours
- Managing cash handling and balanced tills
- Prepared and issued invoices
Nanny
Gibbs Family
London, United Kingdom
2018.01 - 2019.02
- Sole charge of two boys aged 2 and 4, providing fulltime care from Monday to Friday including management of daily routines including meal preparation, school pick up and drop off, bed and bath time.
Bar Staff and Waitressing
The Green W7
London, United Kingdom
2017.06 - 2018.01
- Oversaw table service during busy dining hours
- Pouring and serving beverages
- General customer service
- Maintained and cleaned the bar
- Handled cash, balanced tills, and processed payments
- Made reservations, managed bookings
- Promoted the venue via social media
Assistant Manager
Bendon Lingerie
Rotorua, New Zealand
2017.02 - 2017.04
- Trained, developed, and supported staff in customer service and product knowledge
- Organised and coordinated staff rosters
- Set and tracked store sales targets
- Managed cash handling, balancing tills, and daily financial reconciliation
- Opened and closed the store during scheduled shifts.
- Led solo shifts
- Ordered stock, managed inventory, and ensured product availability
- Delivered expert bra fitting advice and recommendations to customers
Assistant Manager
Milano Eyeware
Brisbane, Australia
2016.08 - 2016.12
- Trained, mentored, and developed team members
- Organised and managed staff rosters
- Conducted interviews and assisting in the recruitment
- Managed store opening and closing, while ensuring security and daily operations.
- Handled cash and balanced tills
- Managed stock replenishment
- Ordered stock and maintained supplier relationships
Customer Service Operator
Pak n Save
Rotorua, New Zealand
2013.08 - 2016.07
- Provided customer service at checkout counters to assist shoppers with purchases
- Managing cash and eftpos payments
- Store and product knowledge
- Knowledge of age restricted goods
Education
Bachelor of Laws - third year
Waikato University
01.2026
Rotorua Lakes High School - Rotorua
Rotorua Lakes High School
Rotorua01.2016
Rotorua Girls High School - Rotorua
Rotorua Girls High School
Rotorua01.2014
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Document drafting
- MS office proficient
- Task prioritisation
- Strong attention to detail
- Poised under pressure
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Good client relations
- Multi-tasking skills
- Professional and strong work ethic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Tompkins Wake
2021.11 - Current
Legal Assistant
Lava Law Limited
2021.05 - 2021.11
Customer Service Representative
Westpac New Zealand Limited
2019.08 - 2021.05
Guest Service Agent
Novotel Lakeside
2019.02 - 2019.08
Nanny
Gibbs Family
2018.01 - 2019.02
Bar Staff and Waitressing
The Green W7
2017.06 - 2018.01
Assistant Manager
Bendon Lingerie
2017.02 - 2017.04
Assistant Manager
Milano Eyeware
2016.08 - 2016.12
Customer Service Operator
Pak n Save
2013.08 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Laws - third year
Waikato University
Rotorua Lakes High School - Rotorua
Rotorua Lakes High School
Rotorua Girls High School - Rotorua
Rotorua Girls High School