Augustin Kadende-Clarke
Carlton
Summary
Driven Law Clerk with 3+ years of experience and commitment to productive research and litigation processes. Fast-learning professional with skill in legal research and document drafting. Also a highly effective and experienced Legal Assistant with extensive knowledge of the general office procedures and support required to effectively assist in a legal environment. A strong team player that effectively maintains working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Thomson Geer
09.2024 - Current
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
- Drove quality control efforts by minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency to increase revenue.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Legal Research Assistant
Owen Dixon Chambers
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Compiled legal research to support the preparation of legal documents
- Performed legal research using a variety of online and print sources
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
Retail Sales Assistant
Platypus
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, resulting in a 30% increase in customer traffic
- Assisted customers in making informed buying decisions, resulting in an increase in sales of premium products
- Developed effective product knowledge and promotion skills, resulting in an 80% increase in customer satisfaction
- Developed strong customer relationships, resulting in an increase in customer loyalty and repeat sales
Assistant Hub Manager
Victorian Electoral Commission
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Negotiated with various freight companies and received annual contracts, resulting in cost savings of 38%
- Reduced accidents by 90% by identifying root causes for corrective action
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Politics & International Studies And Sociology
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC06-2023
Skills
- Software
- Legal citation
- Organisational Skills
- Communication
- Legal research
- Fact compilation
- Confidentiality
- Document drafting
- Advice/Chronologies
- Quantums/Summaries
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Law Clerk
Thomson Geer
09.2024 - Current
Legal Research Assistant
Owen Dixon Chambers
02.2023 - 11.2024
Assistant Hub Manager
Victorian Electoral Commission
10.2022 - 12.2022
Retail Sales Assistant
Platypus
10.2021 - 07.2024
J.D. - Law
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Politics & International Studies And Sociology
The University of Melbourne
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