JACOB ACHIEK

• Drafted a letter to the client including the letter to the prosecutor concerning client charges.
• Drafted documents including affidavits, statements of claim and briefs to counsel.
• Conducted legal research, including the law orders for a case involving misleading and deceptive conduct.
• Interviewing the client before attending the court and negotiates with the prosecutor to reduce the client charges.
• Attended and observed court proceedings in relation to a divorce hearing.
• Took instructions from clients.
• Reviewed and summarised summoned documents.
• Filed documents at the Court Registry.
• Drafted memos and letters of advice in relation to a child custody matter.
• Utilised LEAP software to manage and organise client files.
• Reviewed cases related to Youth Crimes.
• Assisted with the drafting of documents and formulation of arguments that led to the successful granting of bail order case.
• Assisted in negotiating children’s orders with Counsel on behalf of an applicant mother.

2. OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Current 2025 Endear care Youth Support Organisation.

Position: Youth Support Worker as a Supervisor.

• I worked in a full-time position in supporting children under child protection department, by supporting young people with accommodation, social and community participation, support coordinating and much more.
• I also, worked as a supervisor in Endear care Organisation. I supervised staff in the office by checking their activities.
• Meeting with staff every two weeks to interviews staff to know their challenges.
• Solving disputes between staff and also with the clients.
• Submitting reports to the manager and the HR Office.
• Also, I provided safe, effective, and compassionate care within community environments and low stress accommodations, where I work with individuals at a pace, they are comfortable with and or maintain the way to recovery, independence, and social inclusion.
• I looked after the young people who are out of home care and take them for a community service.
• I worked with young people who have trauma informed background, by providing them full support, duty of care to help them fully to develop a positive behaviour.
• I have worked as a Residential youth support worker by providing support to children who are out of home care.

June 2019 – December 2021 Company - Ability Assist

Position: Child Protection Office (Legal Advisor and Support Worker).

• Worked in a causal position as a child protection officer, legal advisor and support worker with Ability Assist for children in a Residential Care. Protected the rights of the young people from abuses. I provided therapeutic care to children to regain independence and confidence. I looked after the youth who are out of home care and take them for community Services. My role also involved providing personal care to clients, which involved legal advice to distant him or herself from committing crimes.
• I worked with young people who have trauma informed background, by providing them full support, duty of care to help them fully to develop a positive behaviour.
• I have worked as a Residential youth support worker by providing support to children who are out of home care.

January 2017 – September 2019.Angels Care for Youth Services.

Position: Youth Support Worker.

• · I Worked in a Casual position as Youth Support worker with Angels Care for Youth and community Services.
• Worked with young people with trauma informed backgrounds, by providing full support, a duty of care to help them fully developed a positive behaviour as well.
• I have worked as a Residential support worker by providing support to children who are out of home care. My role included providing support and care to children by providing a safe, welcoming environment that supported their needs.
• Followed behaviour support plans that catered for the optimistic care and support for each child and communicated effectively with young people by listening to them and provided my utmost duty of care to each young person.
• I have experience in working with young people who have high challenging behaviours including physical and verbal aggression.
• I have experience in working with Indigenous young people, CALD backgrounds, Criminals behaviours, and Health sector.

VOLUNTEER WORK

2013 – 2017 South Sudanese Community Program Volunteer.

• Organising the events in Wyndham City Council.
• Organising group activities and offering English lesson to adults, male and female in 5 days in Wyndham City Council.
• Organised Cultural Festival for the Community.

2016 -2023 Uniting Church Secretary for Dinka Congregations.

• Attended weekly Committee Meetings and writing detailed minutes.
• Handled correspondence, social media and Church administration.
• Announcements on Sunday Services.

2017 - 2019 Victoria University First Year Moot Court

• Worked with a partner to identify criminals, and contract law issues.
• Formulated and presented a legal argument through research and case law.
• Commercial and Corporate matters.

LANGUAGE

English – Fluent (Spoken and Written)

Dinka – Fluent (Spoken and Written)

REFEREES

Available on request.