Melanie Redfern
Dunedin
Summary
Kia Ora!
I am currently in my final year of Law studies at the University of Otago. Along with over three years of legal study, I have worked as a legal intern at a firm based in Auckland. Through this experience, I have acquired many skills and enhanced my knowledge whilst working alongside well experienced solicitors.
Importantly, through both my study and my experience, I have covered many areas of law which include but are not limited to; Relationship Property, Property (Trusts, Wills, S&P's), Employment, Enduring Power of Attorneys, Commercial Law, and Contract.
I have a big heart for people and through my experience in the work force I have learnt to take clients/customers as they come and provide the best services I can to suit their needs. Importantly, I take the utmost pride in my work but along the way I enjoy to have a good laugh.
It is exciting that I will learn greater skills in the future as I continue to pursue my career in law. Now, I seek a professional career opportunity commencing in 2025 which allows me to pursue my legal study and skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Law Clerk
Kemp Barristers & Solicitors
Auckland
11.2023 - Current
- Corresponded with clients about their current legal matters.
- Attended meetings with clients and senior solicitors.
- Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Conducted research to support the theory of a variety of different cases.
- Assisted clients in drafting and signing agreements, deeds, enduring powers of attorney's, and various other legal documents.
- Reviewing and amending documents before they are sent off to relevant personnel.
Infantry soldier
Infantry Reserves, New Zealand Army
09.2022 - Current
- 5 weeks of basic training and a further 2 weeks of specialisation training.
- Military First Aid qualified.
- Weapons safety and training (weapons qualification).
- Radio handling.
- Navigation experience.
- Discipline and time management.
- Maintaining high level of fitness.
- Currrently required to attend weekly trainings.
Childcare Worker OUSA
Otago University Childcare Association
05.2022 - Current
- Ensure and maintain a safe environment free of hazards.
- Providing constant entertainment.
- Constant monitoring, especially with children of need.
- Ensuring a safe and healthy social development for the children.
- Monitoring bad behaviours and ensuring all children are included and respected.
- Educating and ensuring the children utilise their creativity, analytical thinking, and empathy towards others.
Waitress
Union Square
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Assisting large groups.
- Taking orders for entree, main, and dessert.
- Advising customers on certain drinks and meals to accompany their needs.
- Working as the barista most mornings.
Education
Level 3 Rescue Scuba Dive Course (2021) -
Excellence endorsed in years 11-13.
Bachelor of Law -
2024
Awards:
Recipient of the ‘Leaders of Tomorrow' Scholarship for the University of Otago (2020).
Skills
- Accurate and concise research
- Careful review of minor details
- Discipline
- Strict organisational skills
- Concise writing both in correspondence and in legal documents
- Resilience both in self-driven work and team work
- Open to constructive criticism and improvement
- Analytical ability
- Case preparation
- Professional telephone etiquette
Additional Information
- Volunteering:
- Hockey coach for Greytown Primary School (2017).
- Retail assistant at Déjà vu Greytown, March (2014).
- UOSLA- 2 year volunteering programme, targets student leadership development (2022-2023).
- Goju Ryu Karate Youth Instructor, Martinborough Dojo (2018).
- Extra-curricular: 2020-2023
- Play for Otago University Hockey second division team.
- Scuba Level 3 Rescue Qualification PADI (2021-2022).
- Otago University Ski Club (2022).
- Otago University Tramping Club (2023).
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
Law Clerk - Kemp Barristers & Solicitors
11.2023 - Current
Infantry soldier - Infantry Reserves, New Zealand Army
09.2022 - Current
Childcare Worker OUSA - Otago University Childcare Association
05.2022 - Current
Waitress - Union Square
01.2016 - 01.2022
Dive Otago - Level 3 Rescue Scuba Dive Course (2021),
Kuranui College - ,
Otago University - Bachelor of Law,
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