Ruta (Ruth) Malolo
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
I am a hardworking and analytical professional who has an eye for detail. I have a double degree in Law and Arts. I am a lawyer with 5.5 years PQE with experience in legal writing, civil regulatory, appeals and criminal defence. I am passionate about helping people and giving back to my community. I am engaged with the University of Auckland Pacific Island Law Student Association - actively mentoring and volunteering to assist students where necessary.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solicitor
Fortune Manning Lawyers
Newmarket, Auckland
06.2023 - Current
- Provide legal advice and risks to clients on a variety of civil regulatory matters as well as criminal;
- Liaising with different stakeholders (Crown, Police, Court staff) including large transport prosecution bodies such as New Zealand Transport Agency;
- Drafting and reviewing submissions;
- Conducting research into case law, legislation and regulations to ensure compliance with all relevant statutes;
- Managing multiple case files simultaneously while also meeting client expectations and deadlines;
- Ability to complete administrative tasks such as generating invoices and drafting reporting letters to clients; and
- Reporting directly to partners regarding the progress of cases and proposed solutions for legal issues.
Employed Barrister
Matai Chambers
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Representing clients in the District Court and High Court on criminal matters;
- Preparing and conducting jury trials at provider approved level 2;
- Analysing evidential disclosure and engaging in discussions with both Police and Crown Prosecutions;
- Advising clients the strengths and weaknesses of cases and next steps; Researching and interpreting legislation and commentary analogous to cases in preparation for written legal submissions;
- Drafting legal written submissions;
- Managing both provider approved level 2 and 3 case files.
Lawyer
Public Defence Service
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Representing clients in the District Court on criminal mattes for bail, plea, case review, pre-trial, judge-alone trial and sentencing;
- Interpreting legislation, and analysing evidential disclosure to determine jeopardy faced by clients and appropriate strategies moving forward;
- Simplifying complex legal concepts and processes to laypersons;
- Liaising and negotiating resolutions and sentencing outcomes with the Prosecutions;
- Conducting judge-alone trials (examination in chief and cross examination of witnesses) and assisting senior lawyers in preparation for jury trials; and
- Managing 50-60 active case files simultaneously.
Education
Bachelors of Arts (BA) -
Education And Pacific Studies - The University of Auckland
01-2015
Bachelors of Laws (LLB) -
The University of Auckland
01-2015
Professional Legal Studies -
Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS)
Skills
- Communication
- Legal Writing
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Analysis
- Decision-making
- Litigation
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- PAL 2 (2022)
- Criminal Provider Approved Level
- Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (2016)
- Jubilee Award - Scholarship (2009) - The University of Auckland
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Gym
- Walking
- Coffee
- Spending time with family and friends
Membership
- Pacific Lawyers Association
Timeline
Senior Solicitor
Fortune Manning Lawyers
06.2023 - Current
Employed Barrister
Matai Chambers
04.2021 - 05.2023
Lawyer
Public Defence Service
07.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelors of Arts (BA) -
Education And Pacific Studies - The University of Auckland
Bachelors of Laws (LLB) -
The University of Auckland
Professional Legal Studies -
Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS)
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