Jordan McKay
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Recent solicitor with foundational knowledge in law, complemented by a background in politics, government, and banking. Hands-on experience acquired through various legal, political, and government roles and internships. Proficient in interpreting and applying legal statutes and regulations. Recognised for delivering results amidst changing circumstances. Skilled in research, client advocacy, strategy development, and case management. Reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Solicitor
First Class Legal
09.2024 - Current
- Managing client’s conveyancing requirements for residential property transactions.
- Reviewing contracts and vendor statements to ensure legal compliance and provide advice to clients.
- Fostering and maintaining relationships with clients and external stakeholders including onboarding.
- Breaking down legal concepts and processes for non-legal stakeholder understanding.
Practical Legal Training Placement
Refugee Legal
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisting supervising lawyer to advocate and navigate the visas and refugee status legal application process.
- Researching and preparing legal documents and interviewing clients enduring hardship including recent arrivals from conflict zones.
Operations Assistant
Tideways Owners’ Corporation Management
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed the maintenance for over 100 properties in metro-Melbourne.
- Heavy emphasis on building rapport with contractors and property owners.
- Managed the CRM and databases, developed and implemented a uniform system with the adoption of new processes.
- Coordinated daily operational activities to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain service quality.
Service Adviser
National Australia Bank
08.2020 - 07.2022
- ‘Banker of the Month’, May and September 2021 (legal compliance and exceeding KPIs).
- Responded to inbound customer enquiries including, opening and closing accounts, banking assistance and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Operated under strict banking legal compliance requirements.
- Identified fraud, security risks and non-compliance in the banking sector.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
Electorate Officer
Parliament of Victoria
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Prepared briefs, policy papers, talking points, media releases and speeches across multiple portfolios including Education, Housing, Local Government, Planning and Heritage.
- Managed the Electorate Office and Member’s diary.
- Key point of contact and the liaison between internal and external stakeholders, for all levels of government, the private sector and wider community.
- Provided advice to constituents on non-legal matters.
- Advocated for local constituents on matters relating to education, healthcare and government support.
- Managed formal correspondence and created call scripts and tone guides.
- Designed and implemented local campaigns, strategy, and constituent advocacy.
- Edited video footage for public release and social media.
- Event management.
Business Trainee
Parliament of South Australia
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted Electorate Officers and Advisors with administrative and parliamentary tasks.
Education
Master of International Relations -
University of Melbourne
01.2024
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - undefined
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
01.2024
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Deakin University
01.2024
Bachelor of International Studies -
University of Adelaide
01.2015
Skills
- Effective communication
- Legal document preparation
- Legal research expertise
- Case management expertise
- Professionalism
- Strong written communication
Strong negotiation skills
- Problem-solving capacity
- Property law expertise
- Immigration law experience
- Customer relationship management
- Customer education
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Australian Labor Party
- Australian Services Union
Election Campaigning
2022 State Election - Oakleigh Electorate - Pre-poll volunteer.
2024 Sunshine Coast Council elections – Letter boxing and election day volunteer.
2024 & 2025 Cooper Electorate – Door knocking, letter boxing and phone canvassing.
Websites
Educational Experiences and Achievements
- Deakin University Global Citizenship Program Award 2024
- Student - Transnational Lawyering Consortium Study Tour (November - December 2023)
- Participated as a Grantee of the Australian Government’s New Columbo Plan, during the Transnational Lawyering Consortium Study Tour, Indonesia.
- University of Exeter’s International Human Rights Summer School Programme (June – July 2023)
- Student - Deakin Policy Clinic
- Legal research and creation of materials to be used by the Deakin Law School for their Community Legal Centre – Deakin Clinic. Worked under the supervision of academic staff, and the now Executive Dean, to ensure the teams work focused on the areas of interest requested by volunteer solicitors at the clinic.
- Parliamentary Internship
- Authored report titled “South Australia Shipbuilding: Future Frigates, Future Submarines and the ability to provide an educated workforce” – Acknowledged in Parliament of Australia by supervising MP. Now housed at the SA Parliamentary Library.
Timeline
Solicitor
First Class Legal
09.2024 - Current
Practical Legal Training Placement
Refugee Legal
08.2024 - 09.2024
Operations Assistant
Tideways Owners’ Corporation Management
07.2022 - 12.2022
Service Adviser
National Australia Bank
08.2020 - 07.2022
Electorate Officer
Parliament of Victoria
05.2017 - 05.2020
Business Trainee
Parliament of South Australia
06.2016 - 05.2017
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - undefined
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Deakin University
Bachelor of International Studies -
University of Adelaide
Master of International Relations -
University of Melbourne
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