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Education
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Extracurricular
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Olivia Gratton

Glendale

Summary

Throughout my current employment, I have learnt various valuable skills which are able to be used within the law profession. Upon approaching my last years of study, I am seeking a position where I am able to further my these skills and develop them in a professional career which corresponds with my studies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Clerk

University Of Newcastle Legal Centre
01.2022 - Current
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Maintaining professional ethical standards.
  • Filing physical file notes.
  • Taking information from clients over the phone and relaying information to supervising solicitors.
  • Working efficiently with fellow students.
  • Used internal templates to prepare client correspondence.
  • Answering phone calls and assisting with enquiries.
  • Booking appointments for clients.
  • Opening and maintaining client matter files.
  • Attending meetings with client and solicitors.
  • Preparing file notes.
  • Discussing legal matters with solicitors.
  • Conducting legal research.
  • Maintaining client confidentiality.
  • Drafting legal documents, including letters of advice and affidavits.
  • Using Clio practice management software.

Retail Assistant

Coles Supermarket
09.2016 - Current
  • Organized cash register by handling cash, counting change.
  • Assisted with Click and Collect orders, including delivery to customers.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in accordance with company policies.
  • Preparing platters.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Using slicer to cut deli Meats.
  • During Covid, assisted with the management of customers entering and leaving the store.
  • Performing markdowns on products.
  • Setting up seafood display case.
  • Performing stocktake.
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
  • Deescalating upset customers
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales.
  • Perform deep cleans of the entire Deli.
  • Delegating tasks to fellow team members and ensuring breaks are taken at the proper time.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisting and training new team members.
  • Answering customer phone calls.
  • Cooking Chickens as well as taking them out of the oven and bagging them for sale.

Professional Placement

The Law Office Of Conrad Curry
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment..
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Managed effective use of the LEAP application.
  • Assisted in research for medical negligence cases.
  • Assisted in the construction of chronology lists.
  • Attended triage meetings to assess which cases would or would not be moving forward.
  • Assisted in research to find expert witnesses.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts.
  • Organised case files.

Education

Bachelor of Law - Diploma of Legal Practice

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW

Bachelor of Communications - News And Digital Media

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
11.2021

Glendale Technology High School
Newcastle, NSW
2017

Skills

  • Effective use of Microsoft Suite including Word and Power-point
  • Experience using Clio practice management software
  • Ability to research efficiently
  • Ability to work in high pressure situations
  • High level of time management
  • High level of organisation skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and problem solve
  • Ability to adapt well to different environments
  • Ability to work well individually and in team environment
  • Conscientious attitude

Accomplishments


  • I Have a article that myself and fellow student wrote, about the Right to Education and climate change which was published on Australian Outlook.

    • https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/how-climate-change-is-affecting-the-right-to-education/

Extracurricular

   I was part of a team of legal students who prepared a submission on the proposed Draft National Plan to end Domestic Violence against Children 2022-2032, with the help of our supervising solicitor.

References

  

Brooke Anne

Coles Warners Bay

Phone: 0417846101


Kristy Worth 

Manager Coles Warners Bay

Phones: 0409538028

Timeline

Professional Placement

The Law Office Of Conrad Curry
02.2023 - 06.2023

Law Clerk

University Of Newcastle Legal Centre
01.2022 - Current

Retail Assistant

Coles Supermarket
09.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Law - Diploma of Legal Practice

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Communications - News And Digital Media

University of Newcastle

Glendale Technology High School

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