Violetta Challis
Gulfview Heights,SA
Summary
As a law student who is driven to work in the criminal legal sector, I am pursuing a part-time role that offers flexibility while I complete my final year of studies. I pride myself in making myself known for having a good work ethic, being organised and being able to get things done by efficiently prioritise tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Legal Education Coursework
University of Adelaide
07.2024 - Current
- A course in which enrolment is by selection, I was able to obtain 13-week placement at the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service on a one-day-a-week basis.
- In this role I was required to participate in all aspects of the office including client interviewing, drafting letter of advices and correspondence, and managing assigned case files while under the supervision of a professional legal practitioner.
- The course is also promotes experiences on placement, examining issues on lawyer/client relationships, legal ethics, professionals and professions, justice access and the role of our legal system in society.
Legal Volunteer
Women's Legal Service South Australia
05.2024 - Current
- I underwent a 4-week induction which required to complete a small course to obtain an AVERT Family Violence Certificate.
- The role involves working on the legal advice line under the supervision of a senior solicitor to provide free legal advice to women of diverse backgrounds.
- This includes women who may be experiencing domestic and family violence in which it is important to be empathetic and professional while navigating through client communication.
- Advice would regard property settlement, intervention orders, separation, child custody and other family matters.
- Required to managed and filling client intake forms, perform conflict checks using CLASS and handling sensitive client information and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Team Leader
Lazy Boy Hot Pot
06.2020 - Current
- As a waitress in a busy restaurant, my role primarily revolves around providing good customer service and building strong relationships with customers through positive interactions and responses.
- As a team leader of a large and growing team of employees I have a duty to set a personal example to help each member understand expected behaviour and standards.
- I am also responsible for conducting training and mentoring new hires of the standards and processes within the restaurant and integration into the team.
- Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas More College
Salisbury Downs, SA12.2018
B. Criminology With B. Laws -
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA04.2026
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team player with great interpersonal skills
- Strong digital skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite apps
- Effective Multitasking and managing deadlines
- Customer Service
- Legal research using LexisNexis and West Law
- Can type 88 WPM with 98% accuracy
Referees
Connie Mittigia: Women’s Legal Service SA – Senior Solicitor
Contact Number: 0428978657
Email: Connie@wlssa.org.au
Son Tran: Lazy Boy Hot Pot – Owner
Contact Number: 0411171870
Email: mawsonlakes@lazyboy.com
Timeline
Clinical Legal Education Coursework
University of Adelaide
07.2024 - Current
Legal Volunteer
Women's Legal Service South Australia
05.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Lazy Boy Hot Pot
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Thomas More College
B. Criminology With B. Laws -
University of Adelaide
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