Makala Mckenzie
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Passionate entry-level law professional with hands-on experience and education in legal practices, and while efficiently researching, preparing and scheduling processes. With deep legal research and document drafting, creating strong skills in effective communication, critical thinking, analysis, and comprehensive knowledge of the law. Committed to delivering high-quality work and problem-solving in fast-paced environments, ensuring successful outcomes in real estate, medical, and employment law.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Law Clerk
Dentons
Melbourne , Vic
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Legal Research and analysing case law, legislation, and legal issues
- Draft legal documents, including briefs, memos, and client correspondence.
- working alongside partners, associates and lawyers, gaining insights of day-to-day lifestyle.
- Experience in Employment & Safety Law.
Junior Legal Assistant
Arnold Thomas & Beckers
Melbourne , Vic
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Organized and maintained case files, notes and documents, ensuring easy access to essential information.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for lawyers to review and client communication.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing cases and prepare for hearings, and trails.
- Knowledge in Medical Law
Dog/ House Sitter
Private
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Still current on an irregular basis.
- House sit (Stay there for nights/ weeks.)
- Clean (Vacuum, do dishes, wipe down benches, countertops, tables etc.)
- Feed all the animals (Twice a day, provide medicine when needed.)
Winter Law Clerk
Dentons
Melbourne, Australia
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Support supervisors, lawyers and partners.
- Draft Memorandum of Advice (internal document, objective assessment), briefs, reports and client letters.
- Extensive legal research.
- Administrative jobs (managing case files, preparing for court, filing and liaising with clients.)
- Perform clerical and operational tasks.
- Experience in Real-estate law
Client Advocate
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Melbourne, Australia
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Engage VALs Client via the phone and discussing the client's personal matter.
- Ask questions and compiling Client answers.
- Use a client data base 'Action step' and other Microsoft platforms.
- Provide support resources to the client and lawyers where appropriate.
- Refer the Client to VALs Community engagement workers.
- Provide support through VALs.
Administrator
Marks Pannal Business
, Australia
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Administer letters, bookings, and files into computer.
- Great customer service with bubbly expression.
- Maintain cash, checks.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Royal Melbourne Insitute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC11-2027
Year 12 VCE -
Lalor North Secondary College
Melbourne, VIC11-2024
Skills
- Computer skills
- Leadership & Communication
- Problem Solving
- Dedicated & Hard worker
- Legal Research
- Time management
Websites
Other
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Program, Liquor Control Victoria, 05/01/24, Present
- Probationary 2 driver's License, Own Car.
- Dedication Award, Melbourne, 11/01/24, 11/30/24, Award for legal studies in High School.
Timeline
Summer Law Clerk
Dentons
12.2025 - 02.2026
Junior Legal Assistant
Arnold Thomas & Beckers
10.2025 - 12.2025
Winter Law Clerk
Dentons
06.2025 - 07.2025
Dog/ House Sitter
Private
02.2024 - 09.2025
Client Advocate
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
01.2024 - 11.2024
Administrator
Marks Pannal Business
06.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Law -
Royal Melbourne Insitute of Technology
Year 12 VCE -
Lalor North Secondary College