I am a goal-focused certified litigation lawyer from New Zealand. Seeking to leverage proven hearing, preparation, and negotiation skills. I've maintained high quality results with 95% client satisfaction, while maintaining high level of trust and confidence of the client and the profession.
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Updated 14. marts 2025
My education
2011
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2018
Advokat
Anden uddannelsesinstitution i udlandet
Educational area:
Jura
Period:
januar 2011
-
december 2018
My work experience
2021
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now
In-House Lawyer
Vores Asylbørn
Drafting and reviewing documents.
Research admissible evidence.
Interview clients.
Collaborate with lawyers.
Built strong reputation for the charity.
Providing legal services to clients seeking asylum in Denmark
Work area:
Jura
Period:
februar 2021
-
now
2021
-
2021
Barrister
Colin Eason Lawyers
Providing legal aid for criminal law and family law clients
Drafting and reviewing documents.
Research and interpreting legislation.
Litigating in the District Court and High Court.
Negotiate with police and probations.
Assisting senior lawyers with their client matters in court.
Billing.
Interview, consult and advise clients of their legal issues.
Duties
Achieved 95% success rate in all matters with client satisfaction.
Developed strong analytical skills for issue spotting.
Successfully administered and advocating for 20+ clients at any onetime.
Collaborated with other agencies to consult on favourable outcomes for the client.
Successfully negotiated difficult and time pressured files.
Impressive time management - contributing to successful client service.
Building trust to collaborate and negotiate for the firm in the greater legal networks.
- Minimised contractual risks for the firm while still maintaining a high standard of practice.
Work area:
Jura
Period:
februar 2021
-
juli 2021
2020
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2021
Barrister and Solicitor
Joseph Tupaea Lawyers
Duties:
Drafting and reviewing documents.
Litigating in the District Court and High Court.
Billing.
Interview, consult and advise clients of their legal issues.
Achievements:
Successfully administered 30+ clients facing matters before the criminal court.
Successfully litigating bail for repeat breaches of detention sentences.
Collaborated with lawyers to seek optimal solutions for clients.
Experienced at drafting affidavits for clients wanting to seek shared custody of a child.
Provided evidential research to release a client from custody.
Successful negotiator to deal with difficult and time pressured tasks with other organisations.
- Providing criminal and family law legal aid.
Work area:
Jura
Period:
juni 2020
-
februar 2021
2017
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2018
Internship
Colin Eason Lawyers
Duties:
Drafting and reviewing documents.
Research and interpreting legislation.
Appearances in the District Court, Family Court and Youth Court.
Achievements:
Experience at drafting court documents, trust documents, and some contract documents.
Developed strong analytical skills to issue spotting.
- Experienced researcher for criminal cases involving imprisonment.
Work area:
Jura
Period:
november 2017
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februar 2018
2014
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2015
Case worker
Community Law Centre Canterbury
Duties
Interview clients on various legal issues -i.e. contracts, charges.
Research and interpreting regulation, legislation and case law.
- Consult with a lawyer on a resolution or further options.
Work area:
Jura
Period:
juni 2014
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juni 2015
2012
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2014
Executive member
Maori Law Society
Duties:
Monthly meetings to conduct business of the society.
Write legal opinions on policies or bills going through parliament.
Collaborate with all law faculties concerning the welfare of Maori students.
Organise biannual society conferences for all practitioners, judges and students to collaborate on legal issues, network and continue professional development.
Achievements:
Efficient drafter of legal opinions under time pressure.
Experience planner and facilitator, whilst studying towards my degree.
- Built trust and recognition amongst the practitioners, judiciary and students for my accomplishments on the executive.
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