Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Experience
References
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Jaime Breen

Auckland

Summary

Attentive learner with a grasp of civil litigation documentation, client relationship building and court procedures. Dedicated individual with proven communication and collaboration skills developed from both sporting and work experience. Flexible and adaptable.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LAW CLERK

Michael O'Brien Barrister
11.2021 - Current

I have clerked directly for Michael O'Brien (Barrister) for three summers. Michael is an employment law expert and a previous partner at Dentons Kensington Swan. During my time with Michael I:


  • Performed legal and general research
  • Drafted pleading documents, including affidavits
  • Drafted, edited and proofread letters to companies and opposing counsel
  • Reviewed collective agreements and individual employment contracts
  • Attended Employment Relations Authority (ERA) hearings and many mediations
  • Interviewed potential clients

EDUCATION PROJECT ASSISTANT

Law For Change (Otago)
03.2023 - 10.2023

Member of student-led team working to bring education and awareness of legal rights to students in Dunedin, specifically targeting students in halls of residence. Myself and the team created a legal syllabus through researching specific areas of law directly relevant to students.

  • Community outreach involved giving talks, making brochures/posters, and creating social media to raise awareness.

GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER

Mondiale Warehousing And Distribution
04.2022 - 05.2022

Mondiale is New Zealand’s largest privately owned freight forwarder. Full time work, during a mid-semester break.

SALESPERSON, STOREROOM MANAGER, ADMIN

Noel Leeming
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Showroom sales and administration
  • Sole charge storeroom management during the weekends, overseeing the entire stores inward and outward goods logistics
  • Permanent-part time role during schooling at Epsom Girls Grammar

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Penultimate Year

University of Otago
11.2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Politics, Philosophy And Economics

University of Otago
11.2025

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School
12.2020

Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Reliability

Full Drivers License

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Accomplishments

  • New Zealand Club Rowing Nationals 2023 - 3rd place in New Zealand Senior Women's open age category.
  • New Zealand Rowing National University Champs 2023 - 1st place in Champion Women's 8. 1st Place in Varsity 4. 1st place in Varsity pair.
  • Tekapo half-marathon 2022.
  • Otago University Performance Scholarship 2021 - 2023 - awarded to academically-able students who perform at elite level in their chosen sport.
  • Rowing New Zealand Shortlisted Junior Worlds Trialist 2020.
  • Epsom Girls Grammar School Colours 2020, 2019.
  • Rowing New Zealand North Island U18 Team - one of 8 female athletes selected. Winner of both female categories.

Community Experience

  • Politics, Philosophy, Economics Staff-Student Liaison Committee (03/2024 - current) University staff relies on this committee for feedback and input into improving the PPE course at Otago University.
  • Avon Rowing Club (11/2022 - 02/2023) Rowed for Christchurch Avon Rowing Club at Nationals. Included, training twice daily, 6 days a week over summer and aiding the club with logistics.
  • North Dunedin SPCA (09/2022 - current) Weekly volunteer work includes care and handling, monitoring animals' problems, cleaning.
  • Otago University Rowing Club (02/2021 - current) Rowing at Otago has been the highlight of my university experience thus far, including my boats coming first at New Zealand University Championships in 2022 and 2023.
  • Forest and Bird (02/2020) Garden volunteer which involved maintaining local parks on the weekend.
  • Epsom Girls Grammar Rowing (02/2016 - 03/2020) Captained my squad of approximately 50 student rowers.
  • Epsom Girls Grammar Netball Coach (2019) Volunteer coach for a season whilst playing in the Premier 2 netball team.

References

Michael O'Brien

  • michael@michaelobrien.co.nz
  • 021 380 273


Paul Westbury

  • 027 262 2011

Timeline

EDUCATION PROJECT ASSISTANT

Law For Change (Otago)
03.2023 - 10.2023

GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER

Mondiale Warehousing And Distribution
04.2022 - 05.2022

LAW CLERK

Michael O'Brien Barrister
11.2021 - Current

SALESPERSON, STOREROOM MANAGER, ADMIN

Noel Leeming
09.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Laws - Penultimate Year

University of Otago

Bachelor of Commerce - Politics, Philosophy And Economics

University of Otago

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School

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