Sibylle

Legal professional with over six years of experience at the French Ministry of Justice and recent experience at a global law firm in the City of London. French native speaker, fluent in English, with strong academic background, excellent organisational and communication skills. Seeking to advance my international legal career in the UK.

Legal Intern - Squire Patton Boggs - London

(2025-10)

• Conducted research and undertook charge registrations at Companies House.
• Co-led a team project, conducted research and analysed Business Resource Groups, and delivered an oral presentation on the project.

Legal Assistant - French Ministry of Justice - Court of Appeal

(2016-08 - 2016-09)

• Provided administrative support to the President of the Court by preparing daily press reviews, updating files, sorting and distributing mail.
• Managed weekly diaries for judges.
• Analysed decisions on appeal and liaised with the President and the public for case advancement.

Paralegal - French Ministry of Justice - Paris Tribunal

(2006 - 2012)

• Analysed complex cases of organised crime for the prosecution service, involving foreign jurisdictions, multiple offenders and victims, and international investigations (Interpol).
• Prepared large volumes of trial bundles, reviewed and analysed evidence.
• Drafted factual summaries and applied the law accordingly.
• Proposed to judges the best route for case progression in the court system: identified offences in several cases requiring lower-range sentences for them be dealt with more promptly within a lower court.
• Analysed the court sentences to extract data for statistics on the application of the law.
• Conducted legal research on statutes and case law.
• Noted by judges for excellent drafting.

Sales Associate - Harrods

(2021 - 2022)

• Helped manage the increased workload during the Christmas season.
• Created a world-class customer experience.
• Exceeded sales objectives by 30% in Fendi men's ready-to-wear.

Law Firm Receptionist - Pinsent Masons France LLP

(2018 - 2019)

• Delivered exceptional client service both in person and virtually.
• Liaised with facilities and IT support.
• Coordinated meeting support from bookings to arranging audio-visual conferences.

Corporate Receptionist - Phone Régie - France

(2012 - 2015)

• Managed the switchboard of multinational companies.
• Drafted procedures manual.
• Trained new reception staff.

Real Estate Agent - Century21 - France

(2009 - 2010)

• Handled property transactions for sellers and buyers by listing properties for sale, implementing strategic marketing plans, arranging viewings, and negotiating sales.
• Developed the agency's market by building the brand and engaging in community events.
• Exceeded sales objectives by completing a first sale of a €400,000 property two months ahead of target.

Master of Laws - SQE1 - The University of Law, London (2023)

Master of Laws - Criminal Science and Legal Careers - Versailles St Quentin-en-Yvelines University (2004)

Bachelor of Laws - Versailles St Quentin-en-Yvelines University (2003)