Experience

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  Slee Blackwell Solicitors

  • Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom

  • Clinical Negligence Paralegal

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom

    In this role, I handle a diverse range of tasks, including:• Setting up files in their infancy• Participating in conferences with counsel, experts, and clients• Overseeing cases to their full conclusion• Managing daily client interactions and providing adviceI have received numerous positive reviews from clients and Partners at the firm. I am entrusted with handling contentious situations, ensuring clear communication and achieving the best outcomes. Additionally, I have led initiatives such as implementing a Cycle to Work Scheme and improving the waste management system alongside the facilities manager.

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  9BR Chambers

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Mini Pupilage

    • Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    I was fortunate enough to undertake this mini pupillage at 9 Bedford Row Chambers with Max Hardy, Sean Sullivan and Alex Krikler. Whilst with Max Hardy in Snaresbrook Crown Court, I witnessed the cross examinations, examinations in chief aswell as the verdict. I was also fortunate enough to gain experience with Sean Sullivan and Alex Krikler, who were prosecuting and defending the same case. This case was a historic sexual abuse case in Wood Green Crown Court. This case was one that was particularly sensitive as it involved the rape of a boy aged 3-4 by a family member. This case offered a great insight into cross examinations of witnesses as well as examination in chief. This case was particularly interesting as I also attended meetings with the defendant in the cells with Alex Krikler. Throughout the week I was also taking notes on behalf of the barristers, with the barristers using these in speeches and cross examinations. I was told that my thorough note was particularly useful and well written.

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  Magdalen Chambers

  • Exeter, England, United Kingdom

  • Mini Pupilage

    • Aug 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Exeter, England, United Kingdom

    During this mini pupilage I had the chance to attend court on 4 separate occasions where I was able to broaden my legal experience. I got the opportunity experience an application to extend a warrant, a custody hearing, an application for specific disclosure and ownership of property after a breakup of a relationship

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  Foundry Chambers

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Shadowing

    • May 2020 - Jun 2023
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    I initially shadowed Anu Mohindru KC in a five-handed murder case which included decision making, reading papers and engaging in one-on-one discussion about the case. Continuing on from this I have assisted in a large human trafficking case where I had to work through all evidence including witness statements and summarise them for ease of use for Mr Mohindru. This is a role I continue in flexibly to this day.

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  New Bailey Chambers

  • Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

  • Mini-Pupillage

    • Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

    I undertook a mini pupilage at New Bailey Chambers in Liverpool where I shadowed Mr Andrew Sinker. I attended Liverpool Magistrates Court on all three days; getting a vast breadth of experience. This branched from Dangerous Dogs out of control, to drink driving as well as others. I gained a wealth of knowledge whilst undertaking this, and took every possible moment to learn from Mr Sinker, and the court in which I was based.

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  The Hammond

  • Chester, England, United Kingdom

  • Graduate boarding tutor

    • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
    • Chester, England, United Kingdom

    I worked at The Hammond School in Chester, UK. As a residential boarding tutor, I acted as a ‘big brother’ figure to 11-17-year-old children, encouraging them to make the right decisions whether academic or outside of school. As part of my role, I do wake ups, conduct room checks, administer medication, supervise students to and from appointments, manage lunch and dinner duties and complete washing in house. I am a strong member of the boarding staff team who is reliable, thorough, consistent in my approach and very approachable. It taught me many useful traits such as a skill with conflict resolution, extensive skills in organisation, as well as adding to my personability.

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  SWS Environmental Services

  • Exeter, England, United Kingdom

  • Operative of Mobile Testing Unit

    • Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Exeter, England, United Kingdom

    I worked as part of a team at an Operative Mobile Testing Unit in Exeter during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this role I was responsible for driving a company vehicle to a mobile testing centre, as well as being involved in all aspects of the testing unit. This included, directing traffic, showing members of the public on how to administer a Covid test and ensuring that results were processed in the correct format. This was all carried out in a high-pressure environment, having to ensure I was empathetic towards highly emotional members of the public, albeit in a professional manner whilst adhering to government guidelines.

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  Whitbread

  • Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom

  • Barista

    • Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
    • Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom

    During this role I became a fully qualified barista, furthered my people skills and showed my dedication and commitment during long shifts and acquiring the barista qualification.