Carly Macfadyen

Dedicated and goal-oriented Legal Professional with over 8 years of experience at Lyons Davidson. Proven track record in team leadership, caseload management, and client satisfaction. Expert in navigating both pre-litigated and litigated files, with a secondary focus on community engagement as Deputy Chair of the charity committee.

Team Supervisor at Lyons Davidson Solicitors (2022-06 – 2026-03)

• Oversaw both pre-litigated and litigated files, ensuring all team members met strict Court deadlines and internal targets.
• Conducted technical checks on witness statements, service documents, and briefs for legal accuracy.
• Delivered training for new starters and facilitated career progression for existing staff.
• Managed ad-hoc projects, including the reduction of aged debt.
• Streamlined work allocation processes to monitor completion rates and maintain team productivity.

Paralegal at Lyons Davidson Solicitors (2017-09 – 2022-06)

• Managed a portfolio of legal cases, preparing documents and filing directly with the Courts.
• Acted as Team Supervisor (Oct 2020 – Mar 2021), leading a team to provide legal advice and manage complex caseloads.
• Resolved client issues through extensive liaison, maintaining firm reputation and client trust.

Deputy Chair at Lyons Davidson (2018 – 2026-03)

Charity Committee

• Recruited committee members and chaired meetings to align with charitable goals.
• Raised significant funds for various charities by organizing events.
• Liaised with external organizations to establish and maintain community partnerships.

Account Manager / Telemarketer at Smarta Environment Ltd (2013-09 – 2017-08)

• Managed high-volume inbound and outbound communications, developing strong foundational client management skills.

Bar Person at Seacroft Green Social Club (2011-07 – 2013-09)

A-Levels in Health & Social Care, Sociology, and History – Leeds East Academy

GCSEs – Primrose High School