Jack McDiarmid
Te Kamo,Whangarei
Summary
Currently working as a law clerk in a law firm practicing commercial, property and trust law while waiting to get admitted as a lawyer on 9 April 2025. I want to develop my skills outside of a lawyer role while still practicing the fundamentals learnt in my law degree. I am from New Zealand and am eager to move to Australia.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Henderson Reeves Lawyers
Whangarei, North Island
05.2024 - Current
- Working in commercial, property, trust and personal law under a Director of the firm
- drafting and executing agreements
- time recording and billable hours
- how to give instructions to legal secretaries
- running client meetings
- advising clients about the law
- complying with anti-money laundering requirements
- property conveyancing
Summer Law Clerk - Litigation
Henderson Reeves Lawyers
Whanageri, North Island
11.2022 - 01.2023
Skills learnt and applied
- How to use and operate Practice Explorer
- How to draft legal documents
- How to interview clients and deal with a diverse range of people's needs and expectations
- How to extensively research different areas of the law
- How to present yourself in court - in relation to etiquette
- How to manage and prioritize certain matters
- How to time record matters while respecting the importance of being able to provide a cost breakdown for the services
Kitchen Hand
Schnappa Rock
Tutukaka, Whangarei
11.2021 - 01.2023
Skills learnt and applied
- How to communicate under pressure
- How to manage time under pressure
- How to prioritize tasks under pressure
- How to prepare and plan for catering events
Surf Instructor - Head Coach
New Zealand Surf Academy
, Whangarei
11.2016 - 05.2017
Skills learnt and applied
- level 1 Surf Instructors Certificate
- level 1 First Aid Course Certificate
- How to take responsibility for multiple children in extreme and challenging conditions
- How to make quick rational decisions under pressure
- How to communicate with children and young adults in an effective manner
Education
LLB - Law
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ12.2023
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Great communicator
- All levels of social skills
- Team player
References and Supporting Documents
References and qualifications/degree available on request
Timeline
Law Clerk
Henderson Reeves Lawyers
05.2024 - Current
Summer Law Clerk - Litigation
Henderson Reeves Lawyers
11.2022 - 01.2023
Kitchen Hand
Schnappa Rock
11.2021 - 01.2023
Surf Instructor - Head Coach
New Zealand Surf Academy
11.2016 - 05.2017
LLB - Law
University of Canterbury
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