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Work History
Education
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Erica Kwak

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Highly skilled Solicitor offering a wealth of experience in legal research, analysis, and litigation support. Demonstrates strong comprehension of complex legal issues with the ability to effectively communicate and advise clients. Notable accomplishments achieved through the successful resolution of cases and crafting compelling legal strategies. Possesses exceptional negotiation skills, critical thinking abilities, and displays thorough professionalism in all interactions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Solicitor

Central Lawyers
Sydney, Australia
01.2024 - Current
  • Attending client meetings and advising across a range of real estate matters including real estate development, investment, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals.
  • Drafting and reviewing rental agreements and sales of business.

Law Clerk

Johnson Winter Slattery
Melbourne, Australia
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Acted for large-scale property matters, including complex commercial and mixed-use developments, sales and acquisitions and leasing matters.

Paralegal

MolinoCahill Lawyers
Melbourne, Australia
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Advised on major direct and indirect acquisitions, disposals, developments, joint ventures, leasing and property management services.

Legal Intern

Yulchon LLC
Seoul, Korea
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • In one of the overseas top-tier firms, assisted in conducting research and reviewing complex cross-border acquisitions and sales of business.

Legal Research Intern

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
Asia-pacific office
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Developed case analysis skills by drafting legal reports in International Commercial Law.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Melbourne Law School
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce And International Relations

Ewha Womans University
08.2020

International Law Coursework -

Seoul National University
12.2017

Skills

  • Bilingual Fluency
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Presentation Skills
  • Cooperation in team
  • Digital Competitiveness

Leadershipexperiences

  • Business Development & Publications Director, 02/2021, 10/2022, Global Law Student Association, Parkville, Victoria, Australia, Published the Global Legal Careers Guidebook after proofreading and editing 80 articles
  • Chief Executive Director, 02/2018, 02/2019, Ewha International Law Club, Seoul, Korea, Analysed the ICJ issues for International Mooting Competitions with cross-border litigation issues and precedents
  • Elected Delegate, 07/2018, 08/2018, Asia Pacific Youth Exchange, Manila, Philippines, Led a two-week team field investigation on two islands in the Philippines under UN SDG goals and presented in front of government officials about the team's SDG project
  • Vice President, 03/2016, 08/2017, Asia Law Students' Association, 11 Asia-Pacific countries, Developed leadership skills by hosting lecturers for Lecture Night with 350 participants from 11 countries

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Korean, Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Solicitor

Central Lawyers
01.2024 - Current

Law Clerk

Johnson Winter Slattery
05.2023 - 12.2023

Paralegal

MolinoCahill Lawyers
11.2022 - 05.2023

Legal Intern

Yulchon LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Legal Research Intern

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
11.2021 - 02.2022

Juris Doctor -

Melbourne Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce And International Relations

Ewha Womans University

International Law Coursework -

Seoul National University
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