Healthcare and Public Law Paralegal
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I am a self-motivated, assiduous and enthusiastic individual who can work effectively using my own initiative. I am punctual, good at adapting to unfamiliar circumstances and have proved I can work well under pressure. With strong written and verbal communication skills, I would consider myself both a team player as well as having the originality and confidence to work well individually. I will enter any position with a positive outlook and an ambitious drive, always looking to learn and engage.
Healthcare and Public Law Paralegal - Hill Dickinson LLP
(2025-10)
I am developing strong experience in work involving the Court of Protection, Inquests and serious medical treatment, communicating directly with clients like NHS trusts and the Professional Standards Authority, regularly attending Court and applying case law like the Mental Health Act 1983 and article 5 of the 1998 Human Rights Act. I manage 20 Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty cases and 20 NHS Trust inquest files independently, including billing and direct applications to Court, as well as progressing cases in a variety of areas, ranging from regulatory investigations and professional discipline to complex public law and safeguarding matters. Despite entering the role without prior specialist knowledge, I adapted quickly, demonstrating initiative, resilience and the ability to learn complex subject matter at pace.
Summer Vacation Scheme Intern - Mills and Reeve
(2025-06 - 2025-06)
I completed seats in Real Estate, Commercial and Family across two weeks, broadening my legal skill set. I am the first reserve candidate, coming 3rd out of >3000 applicants.
Summer Law Intern - Legal 500 Shipping Law Firm
(2022-07 - 2022-09)
I was a Summer law intern at a niche Legal 500 firm, specialising in shipping law, commodities, insurance, and commercial litigation. I read and advised numerous cases covering the aforementioned legal fields, corresponded with claimants and Owners and shadowed solicitors' work. Work included but not limited to administrative assistance and working on online databases, drafting documents such as a security for costs, investigating contractual disputes and the application of Hague Visby rules in dispute resolution, writing an article about the legal issues in a case concerning the breach of an exclusive jurisdiction rights clause and the implications of sanctions on commercial relationships.
Conference 2023 in Athens as a representative of the firm.
Language Assistant - Meddeas - Barcelona
(2023-10 - 2024-06)
I worked full-time teaching English to Spanish children aged 3-15, as the only native English speaker in my school. My role included delivering lessons, planning lessons, assisting teachers, conducting speaking sessions and English language activities with my students and greatly improved the level of English in my school, which was in a low-income area with little opportunities. I decided to also organise independent extra-escolar sessions with students with learning difficulties and those who could not afford extra English academy lessons.
I have gained commercial awareness, cross-cultural communication skills and international experience, navigating living and working independently in a new city, partnered with learning a completely new language, in which I have gained intermediate proficiency having worked 4 hours a week after work voluntarily to gain certification.
Bartender and Event Staff - Various
(2019 - 2022)
I am an experienced bartender, mainly having worked at large events such as weddings and business events, allowing me to deal with many customers and deliver high-quality service. I have been employed at the exclusive event venue Braxted Park Estate, which has given me invaluable experience in delivering high-quality customer service. This has generated strong commercial experience and an appreciation of working in high-pressure environments.
I am able to multitask and adapt, always adopting a warm and friendly persona with clients, partnered with professionalism and a positive attitude.
Representative of Student Events Company - Wilder Events - Durham University
(2021 - 2025)
At Durham University, alongside my studies, I was a representative of the student events company Wilder Events. Both positions have furthered my digital marketing skills and knowledge of business operations, with my role helping these student-led initiatives to compete for a larger market share within the local community. The venture was extremely successful, and was a key early insight into strategic business growth and the success of identifying demand in the local market.
Court Services Team - Wimbledon Championships
(2023 - 2024)
I have worked at Wimbledon Championships in the Court Services team strengthening my team work skills and problem solving, ensuring exceptional client service to players and spectators, ensuring the smooth operation of court service and protection.
English and History Tutor - The Student Tutor Group
(2022 - 2025)
I am employed as an English and History tutor for a GCSE level student. I have maintained a positive and productive relationship with my tutee, seeing him improve drastically in his written, creative and comprehensive ability during the two years of tutorship.
Bachelor of Arts - History with a Placement Year - University of Durham (2021 - 2025)
A-levels - Colchester Royal Grammar School (2019 - 2021)
GCSEs - Colchester County High School for Girls (2014 - 2019)
