Patricia Brylinska

Focused and dedicated Paralegal with an exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in legal case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills.

In-House Legal Assistant & Support Worker (FTC) - Network Rail

(2024-07)

• Assisting in-house legal counsel on a variety of issues such as;
• Disputes arising from construction agreements, asset protection agreements and historic contracts with local authorities in relation to Network Rail Infrastructure;
• Patent applications in a variety of jurisdictions;
• Contract interpretations and asset protection agreements;
• Employment Tribunal Claims;
• NDAs;
• Track changes and amendments on Contractual Agreements;
• Proof reading;
• Attending meetings with several other departments in the company, third parties and external litigators and patent attorneys;
• General administrative duties such as opening new files, scheduling meetings and formatting and editing documents.

Criminal Paralegal - Pepperells - Hull

(2024-03 - 2024-06)

• Drafted correspondence on behalf of legal partners and other staff members, demonstrating attention to detail to avoid errors.
• Opening files and general file management admin.
• Time recording.
• Corresponding with third parties such as officers in the case, Crown Prosecution Service and Barristers
• Updating clients on the outcome of the criminal investigation
• Corresponding with clients to inform them of any court hearings they must be in attendance to.
• Attending conference with Counsel and Client prior to court hearing or trial.
• Obtaining documents provided by the CPS from designated portals in preparation for trial.
• Reviewing documents and evidence provided by the Police and the CPS.

Property Paralegal - Rollits LLP - Hull

(2023-06 - 2023-12)

• Drafted correspondence on behalf of legal partners and other staff members, demonstrating attention to detail to avoid errors.
• Prepared search and mortgage reports for the fee earners.
• Ordered and reviewed searches.
• Built and maintained excellent working relationships with colleagues, helping and supporting other staff to complete duties.
• Contacted and communicated with other organizations or agencies to obtain relevant and necessary information.
• Electronically filed documents on ALB.
• Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients.
• Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
• Assisted in preparation of engagement letters.
• Used case management and time recording system to maintain complete digital records to expedite information retrieval process.
• Drafted legal documentation such as contracts and Transfer Deeds and prepared contract documentation.
• Reviewed enquiries, prepared replies to enquiries and reported relevant enquiries to the clients.
• Registered various matters through the Land Registry portal such as transfers of ownership, death of a joint proprietor and surrender of a lease.
• Drafting and submitting Stamp Duty and Land Tax Returns to the HMRC.
• Settling invoices and payments.

Conveyancing Assistant - Jane Brooks Law - Hull

(2022-07 - 2023-06)

• Assisting the fee earner with a variety of tasks allocated in each file to progress cases from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
• Answered visitor questions and helping clients fill out their initial instruction paperwork.
• Dealing with residential conveyancing transactions such as sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and declarations of trust.
• Drafted legal documents such as contracts, Transfer Deeds, Declarations of Trust, letters and other correspondence to clients.
• Used case management to maintain complete digital records to expedite information retrieval process.
• Creating and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns to the HMRC.
• Paying invoices and settling a various number of bills.
• Established relationships with colleagues to facilitate sharing of quality legal knowledge and expertise.
• Employed correct procedures and systems to manage cases in line with firm's standards and legal requirements.
• Worked comfortably under pressure with tight deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Processed incoming and outgoing mail promptly and proactively, maintaining comprehensive records for maximum efficiency.
• Prepared search and mortgage reports on behalf of the fee earner.
• Built and maintained excellent working relationships with colleagues, helping and supporting other staff to complete duties.
• Transcribed dictation of letters and emails swiftly and accurately.
• Contacted and communicated with other organizations or agencies to obtain relevant and necessary information.
• Greeted visitors warmly, ascertaining nature of business and directing to appropriate staff members.
• Performed daily record-keeping, maintaining and organising all case-related documentation in paper and electronic files.
• Accurately entered client data into the case management system.
• Registering the change of ownership at the Land Registry.
• Obtaining and processing documents obtained from the Land Registry.

Legal Administrative Assistant - Weightmans LLP - Leeds

(2022-02 - 2022-07)

• Drafted correspondence on behalf of legal partners and other staff members, demonstrating attention to detail to avoid errors.
• Contacted and communicated with other organizations or agencies to obtain relevant and necessary information.
• Followed rules and procedures of court to create legal papers regarding the pre-action protocol for personal injury, employment liability and public liability claims, the preparation of any witness statements and collating court bundles electronically.
• Performed daily record-keeping, maintaining and organising all case-related documentation in electronic files.
• Processed electronically incoming mail promptly and proactively, maintaining comprehensive records for maximum efficiency.
• Filed various other legal documents including CRU Forms to the Compensation and Recovery Unit at the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Diarised zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings on behalf of the fee earners.
• Key dated and diarised court orders on the case management system.

LLB - Law - University of Lincoln (2020)

A-Levels - Law, Film Studies and Health and Social Care - St Mary's College (2017)

GCSEs - St Mary's College (2014)