Experience

Thomas Legal London

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Thomas Legal

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solicitor

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2023

  Cotswold, England, United Kingdom

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

• Senior Paralegal in Residential Property Conveyancing

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

  I was promoted from Legal Assistant to Paralegal and subsequently Senior Paralegal during my time at Thomas Legal. My role included handling a variety of transactions including sales, purchases, re-mortgages and formal and informal lease extensions from instruction to completion. My case load included high value property in Central & Greater London, as well as large suburban estates in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Oxford, Bristol & the Cotswolds. I have substantial experience… Show more I was promoted from Legal Assistant to Paralegal and subsequently Senior Paralegal during my time at Thomas Legal. My role included handling a variety of transactions including sales, purchases, re-mortgages and formal and informal lease extensions from instruction to completion. My case load included high value property in Central & Greater London, as well as large suburban estates in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Oxford, Bristol & the Cotswolds. I have substantial experience dealing with international clients, as well as Landlords, Buy-to-Let investors and Local Authorities.

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Gloucester, United Kingdom Assisting fee earners and paralegals at a leading specialist conveyancing law firm. My role primarily deals with high value lucrative property in London. My role includes: -liaising with clients, solicitors and agents and lenders on a daily basis. -Opening files on sales, purchases, remortgages and lease extensions. -Conducting due diligence on client identity and source of funds. -Ordering and preparing search reports. -Preparing contract packs and obtaining redemption… Show more Assisting fee earners and paralegals at a leading specialist conveyancing law firm. My role primarily deals with high value lucrative property in London. My role includes: -liaising with clients, solicitors and agents and lenders on a daily basis. -Opening files on sales, purchases, remortgages and lease extensions. -Conducting due diligence on client identity and source of funds. -Ordering and preparing search reports. -Preparing contract packs and obtaining redemption statements. -Dealing with pre & post exchange formalities. -Dealing with pre & post completion formalities- such as conducting priority and bankruptcy searches, paying SDLT, drafting Transfer deeds, registering ownership at the Land Registry.



Morris Orman Hearle

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom Trainee Solicitor handling defence litigation on Road Traffic Accidents for insurer clients.



Croft Solicitors

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Mar 2019 - May 2019

  Cheltenham, England As part of my training contract, I had a secondment for 3 months at Croft Solicitors, a specialist Commercial Litigation practice.



Oxford Crown Court

• Judges Marshalling Placement

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Oxford, United Kingdom - Sitting with His Honour Judge Gordon Risius, CB, Resident Judge for Oxford, I gained exposure of cases concerning multiple areas of criminal law. - I discussed points of law and case issues with the Judge, gaining an insight into procedural and administrative areas of prosecuting and defending within court.



Bracher Rawlins

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Work Experience Placement

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Holborn, London -Worked alongside the Employment department, attending meetings between clients and solicitors regarding voluntary resignation settlements. Learnt about a solicitors ability to present and convey legal information to a non legal individual. -Spent two days at Colchester County Court representing the firm and working alongside a leading Barrister in a high profile Employment Tribunal case regarding workplace bullying, resignation due to stress and whistle-blowing. Assisted the Barrister in… Show more -Worked alongside the Employment department, attending meetings between clients and solicitors regarding voluntary resignation settlements. Learnt about a solicitors ability to present and convey legal information to a non legal individual. -Spent two days at Colchester County Court representing the firm and working alongside a leading Barrister in a high profile Employment Tribunal case regarding workplace bullying, resignation due to stress and whistle-blowing. Assisted the Barrister in his presentation of his legal arguments and through research and collation of over one thousand documents relevant to the case. Observed the importance of flexibility and adaptability in any professional environment, and hone my communication skills regarding dealing with clients as well as my research skills. -Worked alongside members of the Company and Corporate departments, spending time detailing the abilities and restrictions for different sized private companies when proposing to float shares on the stock market and also conducting due diligence for a complete sale of a company. Show less



Irwin Mitchell

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience Placement

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Birmingham, United Kingdom -Worked alongside an Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury department on asbestos related illnesses. Specifically given trainee style tasks; such as drafting instructions to Counsel and disclosure documents for Court, attended case management conferences and meetings with clients at various stages of their case. -Worked in the International Travel Litigation department and experienced different forms of cases and clients. Conducted trainee style tasks; including drafting schedules of… Show more -Worked alongside an Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury department on asbestos related illnesses. Specifically given trainee style tasks; such as drafting instructions to Counsel and disclosure documents for Court, attended case management conferences and meetings with clients at various stages of their case. -Worked in the International Travel Litigation department and experienced different forms of cases and clients. Conducted trainee style tasks; including drafting schedules of losses and letters to clients regarding the status of their case. Show less



The Perfume Shop

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2011

  -I joined the company and was subsequently promoted from a temporary Christmas role to permanent staff member within 3 months after demonstrating professional interaction with customers and strong product knowledge. - Tasks consisted of advising and assisting customers; achieving specific monetary and product targets and managing stock levels to ensure maximum profit and customer satisfaction. During my time I also frequently resolved complaints and handled unexpected situations under… Show more -I joined the company and was subsequently promoted from a temporary Christmas role to permanent staff member within 3 months after demonstrating professional interaction with customers and strong product knowledge. - Tasks consisted of advising and assisting customers; achieving specific monetary and product targets and managing stock levels to ensure maximum profit and customer satisfaction. During my time I also frequently resolved complaints and handled unexpected situations under pressure of peak season trade. -Awarded ‘Employee of the Month’ by managers 17 months in a row due to consistently exceeding sales targets and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure maximum customer satisfaction, such as sourcing a discontinued product from the USA. Show less



Irwin Mitchell

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience Placement

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Birmingham, United Kingdom -Worked alongside a Partner and Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury department on Asbestos Related Illnesses. -I interacted with clients; attended an inquest and liaised with barristers, engineers and pathologists. I was set tasks of drafting witness statements; organising authorities for Counsel; helping clients understand their position in regards to their case and other trainee style activities. -I was also set a personal task by a partner regarding researching and assembling… Show more -Worked alongside a Partner and Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury department on Asbestos Related Illnesses. -I interacted with clients; attended an inquest and liaised with barristers, engineers and pathologists. I was set tasks of drafting witness statements; organising authorities for Counsel; helping clients understand their position in regards to their case and other trainee style activities. -I was also set a personal task by a partner regarding researching and assembling data from the public regarding a leading case. Show less