Experience

KCH Garden Square

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barrister

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Since joining KCH, I have begun developing a broad Civil practice, with a particular interest in Housing and Commercial Law. I am regularly instructed to act on behalf of Police Services and Local Authorities across the Midlands in respect of a range of Civil applications. I also have a keen interest in anima law and have carried out prosecutions on behalf of the RSPCA. Since joining KCH, I have begun developing a broad Civil practice, with a particular interest in Housing and Commercial Law. I am regularly instructed to act on behalf of Police Services and Local Authorities across the Midlands in respect of a range of Civil applications. I also have a keen interest in anima law and have carried out prosecutions on behalf of the RSPCA.



Castle Gate Chambers

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barrister

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  "Danielle St. Clair Danielle joined Chambers following successful completion of Pupillage under the supervision of Laura Hocknell. Danielle has gained a wealth of experience prosecuting and defending a wide range of offences in both the Magistrates and Crown Court. She has prosecuted numerous trials in the Magistrates Court encompassing offences such as; Drink/drug driving Assault (inc assault Emergency Workers, ABH and non-fatal strangulation cases) Sexual Assault Public order offences (including racially aggravated) Harassment Theft Criminal damage Road Traffic Offences Danielle also conducts regulatory work and is regularly instructed to act on behalf of East Midlands Police Legal Services." Show less



Free Representation Unit

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Advocate (FRU)

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2021

  My work for the FRU provides an invaluable opportunity to take on and manage my own cases. At the time of writing I have completed 3 social security tribunal appeals. The volunteering not only provides fantastic experience in respect of written and verbal advocacy, but also provides experience of working in a fully regulated legal firm, expanding my knowledge of client confidentiality, administrative tasks necessary for case management, and client interaction. My work for the FRU provides an invaluable opportunity to take on and manage my own cases. At the time of writing I have completed 3 social security tribunal appeals. The volunteering not only provides fantastic experience in respect of written and verbal advocacy, but also provides experience of working in a fully regulated legal firm, expanding my knowledge of client confidentiality, administrative tasks necessary for case management, and client interaction.



Nottingham Law School

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NLS Legal Advice Centre - Student Pro Bono Committee Member - Lead Adviser

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2021

• Master of Moots - President NLS Mooting Club

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  This role involves organising multiple national mooting competitions, liaising with local professionals to arrange judges, preparing mooters for competitions through bundle workshops and advocacy sessions, arranging socials, as well as competing in mooting competitions.

• GDL Student Course Representative

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020



Nottingham Trent University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Panel Member

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  My role is to contribute my experience and knowledge as a student to the development and approval panel meetings in the development of university courses. My responsibilities include; reading through large amounts of documentation and preparing notes of any concerns or queries; evaluating the learning opportunities for students presented by the courses in development; and participating in panel meetings with university staff. My role is to contribute my experience and knowledge as a student to the development and approval panel meetings in the development of university courses. My responsibilities include; reading through large amounts of documentation and preparing notes of any concerns or queries; evaluating the learning opportunities for students presented by the courses in development; and participating in panel meetings with university staff.



Cartwright King Solicitors

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Care Paralegal

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  My time at Cartwright King involved extensive case management work and included; drafting briefs to counsel; liaising with barristers’ clerks; outdoor clerking for counsel at hearings; taking client meetings independently; allocating counsel fee notes on CCMS; liaising with expert witnesses; submitting Legal Aid applications; case opening and closing administrative tasks; attending ‘looked after child’ reviews independently with the local council and other parties as the legal representative; submitting invoices to CCMS; and time-recording throughout all tasks. Show less



ABRSM

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Exam Steward

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  I worked as a steward for the ABRSM Music exams. I was responsible for the smooth running of the exam centre on the day. Duties include; welcoming the candidates, accompanists, and guardians, showing the candidates into the practice rooms and then into their exams at the appropriate time, dealing with any problems that arise on the day and answering any questions or queries anyone has about the examination process. I worked as a steward for the ABRSM Music exams. I was responsible for the smooth running of the exam centre on the day. Duties include; welcoming the candidates, accompanists, and guardians, showing the candidates into the practice rooms and then into their exams at the appropriate time, dealing with any problems that arise on the day and answering any questions or queries anyone has about the examination process.



Catch The Clock Accessories

• E-commerce Shop Owner

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2019

  Alongside my studies and various part-time employment roles I also started up an online market stall for handmade accessories called CatchTheClock, selling on two e-commerce platforms (Etsy and Depop). The accessories were designed and handmade by myself. I took up this small venture as a way to earn a bit of money to put towards my studies, but also to gain a bit of experience in the world of business and to keep on developing my customer service skills. During this small venture, I had many international customers and most of my orders are shipped to the U.S.A. All feedback ratings I received were 5 Star. I also ran multiple social media promotion sites for my store Although this was a small home business, it was been successful in its aims and I feel it has helped me develop my organisational skills, computer skills, marketing skills and given me more confidence in my abilities. Show less



No.1 High Pavement Chambers

• Mini Pupil

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

  I was delighted to secure a mini-pupillage at No.1 High Pavement Chambers, which allowed me to gain an insight into the bustling, exciting reality of the criminal bar. I attended multiple video-link hearings, which were useful in order to see the slightly differing processes within the court room. I attended a sentencing hearing for a Possession of a Weapon for Discharge case, observing client conference, and the plea in mitigation. During this I learnt valuable lessons regarding appropriate defences for various charges, as well as the law around “taser” guns. I also attended sentencing hearings for Arson, Supply of Class A drugs (x4 counts), and Possession with Intent to Supply. I attended pre-trial plea hearings for Robbery and Damage to Property, GBH with Intent and False Imprisonment (multiple defendant), Assault occasioning ABH, and Aggravated Burglary. Throughout these hearings I also observed discussion of trial estimations, and bail conditions, as well as observing adjournment applications. Show less

• Mini Pupil

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2018

  During my mini-pupillage at KCH I found the mixed-set experience very valuable; I was fortunate enough to have the time split across civil (with Oliver Nunn), family (with Ben Chapman), and crime (with Jasmine Kumar). During my mini-pupillage at KCH I found the mixed-set experience very valuable; I was fortunate enough to have the time split across civil (with Oliver Nunn), family (with Ben Chapman), and crime (with Jasmine Kumar).

• Alumni Caller

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

  Last academic year I worked for Nottingham Trent University as part of the Alumni Calling Team. This job involved contacting previous graduates of the university, updating the university records concerning graduate employment status, and raising donations for the John Van Geest Cancer Research Centre. This job has improved my negotiation skills, has allowed me to develop further confidence in my communication skills, and has improved my ability to operate as part of a close-knit team. During this employment I was also awarded the end-of-campaign prize for top performing caller. Show less



Teleperformance

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Advisor

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

  Customer Service Advisor for Teleperformance UK based at Boots Head Office, Nottingham. Customer Service Advisor for Teleperformance UK based at Boots Head Office, Nottingham.



Ropewalk Chambers

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shadowing/Work Experience

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  I spent three days shadowing Mark Diggle, a barrister at Ropewalk Chambers in Nottingham. During the work experience I was able to attend a client conference for a housing case concerning the breech of a tenancy agreement. I attended an application hearing (concerning an abuse of process) at Doncaster County Court which allowed me to learn about various procedures that are followed throughout personal injury claims. I also spent time in chambers reading various briefs and instructions, ranging from land law cases to personal injury claims, and was tasked with preparing the chronology notes for a case that was soon to go to trial. This work experience gave me an invaluable insight into daily life at the bar and allowed me to ask a multitude of questions regarding law practice and the path to becoming a barrister. Show less



Crown Prosecution Service

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shadowing

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  I spent a day in Nottingham Magistrates Court shadowing Mark Kennedy (Crown Prosecutor). I attended a day of sentencing court and had the opportunity to take notes and later have any queries answered. This experience was extremely interesting, it was great to have an opportunity to get a feel of the courtroom and has served to add to my determination to pursue a career in Law. I spent a day in Nottingham Magistrates Court shadowing Mark Kennedy (Crown Prosecutor). I attended a day of sentencing court and had the opportunity to take notes and later have any queries answered. This experience was extremely interesting, it was great to have an opportunity to get a feel of the courtroom and has served to add to my determination to pursue a career in Law.



Stratstone Landrover

• United Kingdom
• Retail

• Receptionist and Showroom Host

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

  Whilst working at Stratstone Landrover, I was tasked with welcoming all potential customers and assisting them on the showroom floor. I also dealt with incoming phone calls to the company, ascertaining what the customer was in need of and transferring them to the correct members of the sales team. Whilst working at Stratstone Landrover I gained valuable experience in customer service and further developed my communication skills. Stratstone demands impeccably smart dress/appearance from their staff as well as exceptionally high customer service skills. Show less



DHP Family

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member of Promotions Team

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2014

  Whilst working for DHP I was a member of the Rock City Promotions Team for Nightclub and Concert Events. This job gave me the opportunity to interact with hundreds of members of the public every shift allowing me to develop my sales skills as well as my overall communication skills. My work enabled me to show resilience and calm when dealing with extremely challenging customers and difficult situations. Throughout this work I gained confidence in my ability to approach and successfully interact with members of the public. I won seven staff promotional competitions in which my team of two had the highest number of club entries and were awarded various prizes by the company. I was chosen by the Promotions manager to be one of the two members of staff that dealt with the social media promotions for the venue. I was therefore an administrator of the venue's Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as V.I.P guest list organisation and online customer queries. I also was given the responsibility of welcoming and helping to train new members of the promotional team by helping them learn how to approach potential customers and teaching them tips and tricks for capturing peoples' attention whilst working as part of a street promotion team. Another opportunity that I took hold of whilst working for DHP was the chance to work as part of the festival team at well known festivals around Nottingham including; DotToDot festival, Everywhere Festival and Spendour Festival. Show less



Tesco Extra Toton

• Dot Com Picker

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Member of Dot Com Picking team as part of the Online Grocery Delivery section of the store. Member of Dot Com Picking team as part of the Online Grocery Delivery section of the store.



Village Hotel Club

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Waitress and Barista

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

  Barista/Waitress serving both food and Starbucks Coffee to guests of the hotel and visitors to the Vibe Café. Food preparation was also included in the job. Barista/Waitress serving both food and Starbucks Coffee to guests of the hotel and visitors to the Vibe Café. Food preparation was also included in the job.