Henry Chitham

Paralegal

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Harborne, Birmingham13 GBP/hourMember since June 4, 2024

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About

I am a recent BPC graduate looking for work whilst I await selection for a pupillage.

Experience

Freelance April 2024: Paralegal for Burritt Consulting LTD (Doc Review)Freelance November 2023 – December 2023: Paralegal for a Legal Aid applicationFreelance May 2023 – July 2023: Paralegal in a Special Needs TribunalAxiom DWFM April 2021 – April 2023: Criminal Law Paralegal

Work Experience & Skills Included:

Negotiation with Counsel
Organising Files
Maintaining Legal Documents
Liaising with Clients, Opposing Counsel & Court Personnel
Legal Research
Drafting Legal Documents
Preparing Briefs to Counsel
Attention to Detail
Meeting Tight Deadlines
Supporting & Guiding Clients throughout their Legal Proceedings
Maintaining Strict Confidentiality
SRA Compliance
IT Proficient in LEAP and Cashroom Systems along with Microsoft Office
Attended necessary Prison Appointments
Interviewing Clients
Obtaining Funds, Costing files discharging disbursements and invoicing files.
Escorting Clients at Trial and backing Counsel
Drafting and revision of POCA Documents.

In addition, from time to time I was also involved in administration work for other legal departments such as Property, Immigration and Debt collection.

Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau - May 2019 – September 2019: Advisor

As a volunteer I handled a wide range of enquiries and helped on various topics. My responsibilities included answering phone calls, conducting research on legislation, and offering advice to clients to help them resolve their problems. It helped to have some understanding of relevant laws and regulations to provide accurate and helpful guidance. My role as an advisor helped in providing valuable support and guidance to clients in need.

Hogan Lovells February 2019 – April 2019: Paralegal

As part of the team, I reviewed and analysed various types of documents.

My role involved ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant guidelines or standards. I was responsible for organising and storing documents in a secure and accessible manner. This involved using document management systems, cloud storage platforms, or other tools. In certain cases, sensitive or confidential information had to be redacted from documents to protect privacy or comply with legal requirements.

Walsall College November 2018 - December 2018: Learning Mentor Supporting sixth-form students in a variety of subjects, particularly English and MathsReed Education February 2018 – November 2018: Supply Learning Support Assistant. Principally at Solihull Sixth Form College supporting sixth-form students in A-level EnglishBurritt Consulting January 2018 – June 2018: Part-time Paralegal, Legal support including research, preparation and aiding presentations of draft legal memos, advice, written communication, and reviews.Bournville College November 2017 - February 2018: Contract Learning Support Assistant, worked with college students with various disabilities to aid in their education.Chartlands Chambers December 2017:

Mini pupillage with Shadowed counsel in the Family Court.

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Philips Chamber

October 2017: Mini pupillage with Glyn Samuel’s, Birmingham. Shadowed a Criminal Barrister, performed basic litigation paralegal work and counselSt. George's School, Edgbaston September 2013 -July 2014: Learning Support Assistant at. Worked with both groups and individual children in age range from 11 to 19 with special needsUmberto Giannini: July 2012- August 2012: General Office Assistant at the head office of Umberto Giannini Hair Cosmetics Ltd. General office administration and assistance including filing, word processing & data entry and market research