Kristina Danesh

Paralegal with three years' experience in public family law, managing complex and highly contentious matters, having passed SQE1 and currently awaiting SQE2 results, due in November 2026. Seeking to develop career in contentious private wealth matters, building on experience of complex proceedings and supporting individuals through sensitive, high-stakes disputes. Strong legal analysis and strategic thinking, alongside emotional intelligence and pragmatic, client-centred approach required to understand clients' wider objectives and achieve effective solutions.

Available to commence immediately.

Childcare Paralegal at Thompson & Co Solicitors (2023-08 – 2026-08)

• Drafted various legal documents including statements, responses to threshold documents, letters of advice, briefs to counsel, consent orders, case management hearing orders, Part 25s, LOI, C2 forms, high-cost case plans, summaries of expert reports as well as other evidence for clients.
• Opened files and prepared cases for hearings, took clients instructions and ensured compliance with court directions.
• Allocated counsel fees, payments on account and ensured that cases remained within the cost limit.
• Managed Public Law Outline (PLO) matters from commencement through to conclusion. Attending PLO meetings with local authorities to represent parents.
• Attended court and clerked hearings, including CMH, IRH, deprivation of liberty orders, emergency protection orders, interim care orders, fact-finding trials involving King's Counsel and final hearings.
• Attended advocates meetings when barristers/solicitors were not available.
• Liaised with counsel, barristers' clerks, experts, courts and third parties.
• Trained and supported newly appointed paralegals.
• Built strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable clients by providing professional, empathetic and non-judgmental support.
• Updated clients regularly throughout their cases and ensured that all their queries were answered.
• Made applications for prior authority and legal aid.

Student at Family Law Advice Clinic at University of Law (2021-10 – 2023-07)

• Attended clinic sessions and observed advice given to clients by family law solicitors.
• Typed attendance notes.
• Carried out the initial research in relation to the issues that were going to be discussed.

Assistant Volunteer at Haringey Migrans Support Centre (2019-12 – 2020-03)

• Supported managers and solicitors in helping refugees to get a legal residence status, accommodation and work.
• Typed attendance notes at the meetings with clients.
• Provided administration support, reviewing files, printing and requesting documents.

Translator at Kamelot Capital (2022-01 – 2022-07)

Part time

• Conducted all the English-speaking meetings within the crypto and blockchain industry.
• Managed and translated all English-speaking Telegram channels.

Customer Advisor at Lloyds Banking Group (2019-03 – 2021-09)

Part time

• Assisted clients and built relationships with clients via cashier work and private appointment.

Tennis Coach at Independent (2019-03 – 2022-09)

• Prepared individual tennis lesson plans to improve players' game, conducted interactive lessons and motivated my players to go the extra mile.
• Identified weaknesses and strengths to help players become the best they possibly can be.
• Helped to refine techniques and improve performance.

Customer Executive / New Business Research at Accuity (2018-10 – 2019-01)

• Developed and maintained relationships with users across the company's Russian-speaking client base, typically banks and law firms.
• Served as key point person in obtaining contracts and documents for new clients.
• Conducted research on potential new clients and businesses.

Customer Advisor at Santander Plc (2018-01 – 2018-10)

• Recommended customised solutions, offered from a large range of products and services.
• Collaborated with the team and delivered superior customer service.

Visibility Assistant Manager / Territory Manager at Unilever Plc (2017-01 – 2017-07)

• Assisted with the launch and management of bespoke range of ice-cream, including accurately producing data, creating supply codes, coordinating timescales for display installations.
• Guided clients and colleagues; resolved queries and ensured full customer satisfaction.
• Administered daily operations, including scheduling visits to retail outlets.

LLB (Accelerated) in Law – University of Law (2021-09 – 2023-06)

LLB Foundation Year in Law – University of Law (2020-09 – 2021-06)

Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies – University of Law (2020-09 – 2021-06)