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Melanie Redfern

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) -

Dive Otago

Kuranui College

Excellence endorsed in years 11-13.

Bachelor of Law -

Otago University
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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