Amelia Gifford
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a third year UNSW Psychology and Criminology student at UNSW who has a keen interest in child and youth protection, justice and welfare. I am someone who:
- Has experience as a Law Clerk at a Family Law firm with a skill in drafting documents, performing legal research and maintaining productive client relationships.
- Works under solicitors and with other members of the firm, demonstrating exemplary teamwork skills and organizational skills through assistance with administrative tasks and case management.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of the Legal system and of Federal and State legislation, particularly in areas of Family law and Criminal law.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
VRT Lawyers
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted solicitors with case organization, managing sensitive materials and ensuring tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
- Supported Solicitors with extensive legal research and staying up-to-date with relevant laws and legislation.
- Managing administrative duties within the firm, like filing, maintaining calendars for the team and scheduling telephone calls and meetings.
- Created and prepared draft documents like Affidavits, pleadings and other court documents by organizing and collecting information for legal documents and forms.
- Drafting email correspondence and letters to other parties and clients.
- Communicate information and maintain relationships with clients about their matters via phone and email, ensuring constant updates about their case status to increase client satisfaction.
- Shadowed solicitors to gain exposure in other areas of practice including Family Law, Employment Law and Criminal Law.
- Attended court trials to take notes and gain knowledge about the court process and attended meetings and seminars to stay current with changes in Family Law legislation.
- Attended State and Federal courts and Barristers Chambers to collect and file documents, and being frequently entrusted to serve documents containing sensitive information.
- Has extensive experience with the FCFCOA court filing processes through filing documents in the court's database systems.
Wait Staff Member
Maki Moto
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Upheld restaurant hygiene standards by resetting tables and ensuring the dining room and work areas were kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling through food preparation to ensure the experience of customers were maximised.
- Prepared orders and takeaway in a fast paced environment and communicating with independent online food ordering and delivering platforms.
- Facilitated communication with customers by addressing their needs and concerns to maintain positive relationships.
- Served food and beverages promptly.
- Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant and ensure the dining areas were well prepped for the following day.
- Facilitated communication with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner and communicate the needs of the customers.
- Responsible for cash management and cash receipts and collected payment for food and drinks through the register.
- Had an acute knowledge of the menu and ingredients to ensure I could sufficiently explain items and answer questions regarding ingredients and food allergy concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science Majoring in Criminology
University of New South Wales
Kensington, NSWHigh School Diploma -
Our Lady of Mercy College
Parramatta12.2021
Skills
- Legal Research
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork Abilities
- Cash Handling
- Product Knowledge
- Problem Solving
Interests and Hobbies
Volunteer Work, including:
- Working in a Pre-school in 2018 as part of my Duke of Edinburgh award, where I was required to engage in voluntary service.
- In 2018 I was part of All Saints African Tutoring, which involved attending other primary schools and tutoring primary school children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- In 2019, I was selected for my High Schools Cambodia immersion trip, which involved flying overseas to build homes in disadvantaged villages and teaching Cambodian children at a primary school.
- Engaging in these opportunities allowed me to develop new skills and improve communication as being able to interact with children of a variety of ages and diverse cultures enabled me to accommodate the needs of children with differing mental capabilities and language skills.
Hobbies:
- Reading
- Piano - finished Grade 6, played for 12 years.
Referees
Daniella Ruggero (Current employer)
Partner
Vizzone Ruggero Twigg Lawyers
Victoria Smith
Piano Teacher
Piano lessons with Victoria Smith
Contact details available upon request.
Timeline
Law Clerk
VRT Lawyers
04.2023 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Maki Moto
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science Majoring in Criminology
University of New South Wales
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Mercy College
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