Experience

Russel + Aitken (Falkirk + Alloa)

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Aug 2021 - Present



FIFE LAW CENTRE

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021



Royal Voluntary Service

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Service Assistant

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2021

  After volunteering with the RVS beginning in 2014, I am a paid service assistant who is responsible for opening and closing the café on Saturdays. Other responsibilities include processing deliveries and invoices, training, supervising and managing volunteers and cash handling, till reconciliation and banking. I enjoy working with a team of volunteers as I am able to communicate effectively and delegate tasks to ensure excellent customer service, as well as working well under pressure. After volunteering with the RVS beginning in 2014, I am a paid service assistant who is responsible for opening and closing the café on Saturdays. Other responsibilities include processing deliveries and invoices, training, supervising and managing volunteers and cash handling, till reconciliation and banking. I enjoy working with a team of volunteers as I am able to communicate effectively and delegate tasks to ensure excellent customer service, as well as working well under pressure.



National Trust for Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  I was responsible for researching retention periods for records held by the Trust and using this research to create an updated Records Retention policy and schedule, complying with GDPR legislation, to be used by employees/volunteers. I also created a guidance note on the general rules surrounding copyright law to be issued to employees and volunteers of the Trust. I used my own knowledge from the Intellectual Property course I studied at university and conducted further research to create the guidance. In relation to copyright, I was asked to research the legality of using images pulled across from visitors Instagram posts on the National Trust for Scotland’s website. I thoroughly enjoyed my internship with the National Trust for Scotland, as I felt a welcomed member of the team and met many interesting people. I was able to utilise and enhance my research skills which will be useful in my fourth year and future career. This experience also gave me an insight into the workings of in-house lawyers and the challenges the Trust currently faces. Show less



Russel & Aitken LLP (Denny Office)

• Falkirk, United Kingdom

• Work Placement

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  I carried out administrative tasks such as archiving and filing and assisting with Executries. This involved gathering and complying the bank letters and account details for Confirmation, which I then used to complete a draft C1 Confirmation form. I was also involved in drafting a Will from client instructions. This was an invaluable experience as I was able to shadow solicitors in client meetings, giving me a greater insight into the private client department. Furthermore, I was able to use knowledge acquired at university in real life cases. Show less



Scottish Canals

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  I served customers of various nationalities, operated the EPOS till system and handled cash. I was responsible for displaying merchandise on the shop floor, as well as checking deliveries and pricing goods. In addition, I was responsible for opening and closing the gift shop. I served customers of various nationalities, operated the EPOS till system and handled cash. I was responsible for displaying merchandise on the shop floor, as well as checking deliveries and pricing goods. In addition, I was responsible for opening and closing the gift shop.



Russel & Aitken LLP (Denny Office)

• Falkirk, United Kingdom

• Work Placement

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  During S6 I undertook work experience which involved me carrying out administrative tasks such as archiving and filing, as well as helping to organise court productions. Furthermore, I assisted with IT issues which arose and set up new computer software for a new solicitor. This experience was useful in giving a greater insight into the structure and workings of a high street firm. It was also helpful in confirming my choice to study Law at university. During S6 I undertook work experience which involved me carrying out administrative tasks such as archiving and filing, as well as helping to organise court productions. Furthermore, I assisted with IT issues which arose and set up new computer software for a new solicitor. This experience was useful in giving a greater insight into the structure and workings of a high street firm. It was also helpful in confirming my choice to study Law at university.