LISIATE ALIPATE QETAKI
Summary
Organised and dependable individual who has the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Team player who leads by serving others. Brings a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth to make a valuable impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Ministry volunteer
Every Nation Sydney City Church
07.2022 - Current
- Complemented paid staff to successfully execute organization's mission
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences
- Coordinated activities providing safety requirements for participation
- Provided positive role modeling for youngsters through dress and personal behavior
- Maintained confidentiality of children and medical conditions or issues
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support
Team Leader
Blants Wellbeing & Lifestyle
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols in accordance with Work, Health and Safety procedures
- Ensured products were safely transferred to transport for delivery to clients
- Maintained overall cleanliness of the warehouse during operations
- Decanting of products
- Stock take
- Ensured products are rightly labelled and distributed
Administration Officer
Every Nation Fiji
Fiji
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Church administration during Covid period
- Facilitated Campus Ministry by organising faith based Christian programs on Campus
- Led church activities as assigned by the Senior Lead Pastor
Senior Associate
Cornerstone Lawyers
Fiji
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Spoke to clients using our native language to develop, build relationships and connections
- Analyzed and applied legal principles to support case theories
- Performed legal research to support litigation strategies
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation
Senior Legal Officer, Acting
Legal Aid Commission
Fiji
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed, supervised and trained graduate lawyers and staff
- Providing high quality, professional and efficient advice and representation to clients and members of the public
- Conducting High Court trials on behalf of the accused for serious crimes like murder, rape and robbery.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations in criminal and family proceedings
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
- Assisted Principal Legal Officers with reviewing and filing appeal cases
- All other tasks assigned as Legal Officer including supervision duties mentioned above
Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
Fiji
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Handled an annual caseload of over 300 Legal Aid matters in family, criminal law and civil matters.
- Represented Applicants and Respondents in family law matters of divorce, custody, child recovery, domestic violence, matrimonial property, mediation and dispute resolution
- Represented Accused in criminal matters ranging from misdemeanours to indictable offences under Fiji law; ability to achieve acquittals for clients in criminal cases
- Provide community and legal education to members of the public and to diverse ethnic and cultural communities including urban and rural areas, island court sittings and village community settings
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including criminal law, family law and civil law
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to cases
Education
Professional Diploma - Legal Practice
University of the South Pacific
12.2012
Bachelor of Law Degree -
University of the South Pacific
12.2011
High School -
Queen Victoria School
12.2005
Skills
- Organisation and detail-oriented
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Leadership and teamwork
- Creative problem solving
- Teamwork skills
- The ability to learn quickly
- Diligence
- Communication skills
- Case analysis
- Investigation skills
- Case interpretation
- High attention to detail
Languages
Fijian
Timeline
Team Leader
Blants Wellbeing & Lifestyle
01.2023 - 12.2024
Youth Ministry volunteer
Every Nation Sydney City Church
07.2022 - Current
Administration Officer
Every Nation Fiji
11.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Associate
Cornerstone Lawyers
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Legal Officer, Acting
Legal Aid Commission
01.2019 - 01.2020
Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
01.2013 - 01.2019
Professional Diploma - Legal Practice
University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Law Degree -
University of the South Pacific
High School -
Queen Victoria School