Paralegal
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Supporting a solicitor with employment and commercial matters, including extensive experience producing and amending legal documentation, such as pleadings, e-bundles, witness statements, schedules of loss. Strong proofreading across all documents, with close attention to grammar, formatting and detail. Drafting employment particulars, ET1/grounds of claim and ET3/grounds of resistance, privacy notices and data-protection policies.
Preparing for Tribunal litigation, such as collating, indexing and paginating evidence bundles, handling the disclosure process and preparing briefs for counsel. Conducting research on employment law regulations and case law, using a range of legal research tools, such as Practical Law and Lexis Nexis. Acting as a point of contact for clients and witnesses and managing correspondence throughout the litigation and settlement processes.
Preparing client attendance notes and school governing board minutes from audio dictation, with a strong ability to capture key information and maintain a consistent style.
Paralegal - LC Law Services
(2024-04)
Supporting a solicitor with employment and commercial matters, including extensive experience producing and amending legal documentation, such as pleadings, e-bundles, witness statements, schedules of loss. Strong proofreading across all documents, with close attention to grammar, formatting and detail. Drafting employment particulars, ET1/grounds of claim and ET3/grounds of resistance, privacy notices and data-protection policies.
Preparing for Tribunal litigation, such as collating, indexing and paginating evidence bundles, handling the disclosure process and preparing briefs for counsel. Conducting research on employment law regulations and case law, using a range of legal research tools, such as Practical Law and Lexis Nexis. Acting as a point of contact for clients and witnesses and managing correspondence throughout the litigation and settlement processes.
Preparing client attendance notes and school governing board minutes from audio dictation, with a strong ability to capture key information and maintain a consistent style.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Stein Bespoke Tailoring
(2023-11 - 2024-04)
PT-FT CONTRACT - PROJECT. Assisting with the day-to-day legal aspects of transactions, including contract drafting and reviewing and client checks. Ensuring legal compliance, both nationally and abroad, across the company activities and branding.
Liaising with high-profile clients to make sure needs are being met by the business and to generate repeat custom. Helping to manage a specific project involving UK, US and European markets. Producing and negotiating a full case-load of legal and compliance documentation.
Paralegal - Trenches Law
(2022-10 - 2024-01)
Managed own caseload of commercial transactions, including wayleave agreements, leases, Terms and Conditions, privacy policies and other B2B and B2C documents. Liaised with clients to ensure their legal needs are met and that any legal disputes are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Negotiated documents with legal professionals in both the private and public sector.
Wayleave Officer - Trenches Law
(2021-11 - 2022-10)
Managed caseload of wayleave matters for a large telecommunications operator. Negotiated wayleave agreements in line with the Electronic Communications Code and relevant provisions of the Communications Act 2003 and ensured compliance with such. Acted as liaison between landowners and the operator and managed entire process, from establishing legal rights over land to completion.
Legal Assistant - Sofisca - Santander, Spain
(2021-01 - 2021-03)
Assisted with commercial and residential construction projects, providing legal assistance for English clients; reviewed relevant legislation and policies and proofread translated articles. Prepared legal documents for review by appropriate professionals.
Paralegal - Yolanda Alonso Charterina - Maliaño, Spain
(2021-03 - 2021-06)
Conducted legal research, including company formation procedures, land registry searches and legal professional searches. Transcribed legal opinion and communications and prepared these for Spanish translation. Input data and organised case files, working alongside a native-Spanish colleague to ensure all information was correct.
Freelance Legal Administrator & Paralegal - Upwork/Freelancer
(2020-11 - 2021-01)
Assisted in numerous freelance legal projects for a number of SMEs. Proofread legal documents, blog posts and online content to ensure professional standards were portrayed. Managed legal panel negotiation process, creating dynamic reports, utilising pivot tables and macros to automate tasks.
Virtual Legal Intern - Kennedys
(2020-12 - 2020-12)
Completed mock practical task modules, enhancing practical legal skills. Prepared a witness statement for the purpose of being used in a litigated claim, utilising skills such as legal drafting, client communication and reviewing.
Virtual Legal Intern - Pinsent Masons
(2020-05 - 2020-05)
As above.
Volunteer Ambassador - The Lawyer Portal
(2018-08 - 2019-07)
Volunteered as a representative of a legal resource organization, guiding and informing law students of relevant legal opportunities by managing social media platforms and arranging on-campus events.
Operations Coordinator - Ashbury Labelling
(2021-07 - 2021-11)
Ensuring all incoming data is correct before work-flowing to the international and regulatory teams, maintaining an observant approach to guarantee processes are delivered on time. Offering a meticulous and critical eye for detail and handling a busy workload across international clients.
Voluntary Mentor - Brightside
(2019-02)
Offering tailored support and encouragement to students considering higher education, developing individual plans to help them navigate through university life and achieve goals. Maintaining a confidential and supportive approach whilst being aware of any potential safeguarding issues.
Medical Receptionist and Administrator - Ashdown Medical Group
(2019-03 - 2020-11)
Solely managed a heavy call volume, processed incoming medical documents. Maintained confidentiality throughout and remained vigilant when processing prescriptions, particularly in relation to controlled drugs.
Medical Receptionist and Prescriptions Clerk - Grosvenor & St James Medical Practice
(2016-11 - 2019-03)
Supervisor - Daniel Footwear
(2013-04 - 2016-10)
Marketing Coordinator/PA - Stein Bespoke Tailoring
(2007-10 - 2013-03)
SQE PREP COURSE (LLM) - COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE (2023-08)
LLB (HONS) - UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX (KAPLAN) (2017-05 - 2021-05)
LEGAL SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA - DISTANCE LEARNING (2020-06)
DIPLOMA IN MEETING MANAGEMENT - DISTANCE LEARNING (2020-06)
CONFLICT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION COURSE - OPLEX (2018-03)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS (BA HONS) - BATH SPA UNIVERSITY (2006-09 - 2007-09)
MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL (A), BUSINESS STUDIES (C), GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (D) - BEACON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CROWBOROUGH (2004-09 - 2006-07)
9 GCSES (A-C) - BEACON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CROWBOROUGH (2002-09 - 2004-07)
