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.
