Fee Earner

• Apr 2022 - Present

Legal Assistant

• Jan 2021 - Present

Legal Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

Conveyancer

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

Conveyancing paralegal

• Jun 2016 - May 2017

Witness Service Supporter

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

My role at witness service involves me supporting victims and witnesses on their court date. I am available to offer information about and explain court procedures. As part of my role, I often take victims and witnesses on pre-trial visits before the trial starts to give them an insight into the court and answer any queries they or their families may have. My role also includes me offering support to the families and friends of victims and witnesses. I am also able and expected to liaise with court officials on behalf of witnesses, passing on information or queries. Show less

Sales Assistant

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

I am currently a part time sales assistant at Asda Supermarket. My role involves dealing with Customers in a Target driven company, dealing with their Customer needs and Complaints in a professional and polite manner. My work includes basic training in health and safety and Consumer Law, related to the delivering Excellent Customer service and satisfaction. I am required to work under pressure in a busy environment, therefore I have learnt the importance of understanding how large businesses work and how to communicate effectively within a large team of colleagues and customers. Show less

Work Experience

• Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

During my placement at Acuity Legal, I experienced real client work in a fast-paced commercial law firm. My duties included drafting research notes for clients, assisting dispute resolution issues, conducting research into specified companies, weighing up the pros and cons of a Part 36 offer for a client, producing an advice note for a client who was starting up a new business on how to avoid discrimination and harassment and advising a client as to whether their project plan was an infringement, under the Trade Marks Act 1994. The placement gave me excellent insight into legal work and the skills required to work in a successful law firm. I liaised with various professionals from different sectors, taking instructions and undertaking various legal research to assist various client issues. Show less

Work Experience

• May 2013 - May 2013

Whilst on Work Experience at Cardiff Crown Court, I spent time within the Crown Court observing real court cases, gaining a clear insight into the various Court roles and the Court structure. I was able to discuss various issues with various members of the court, along with receiving a tour of the Court building, including the Interview rooms and Witness Support area, along with an introduction into Witness support. On a separate occasion of work experience at Cardiff’s Crown court I was given insight into the offices at the Crown court and given the opportunity to help out, by organizing files for cases, ensuring everything was in order and clear and ready to progress. Show less

Waitress

• 2011 - 2013

Work included working under pressure on busy days, serving customer’s need, advising and assisting customers, coping with problems and unexpected situations and taking responsibility for banking amounts of money. I was required me to work as part of a team or independently at times. My time as a Waitress at Quantum Cafe developed my organisation and communication skills, along with time management skills greatly. Work included working under pressure on busy days, serving customer’s need, advising and assisting customers, coping with problems and unexpected situations and taking responsibility for banking amounts of money. I was required me to work as part of a team or independently at times. My time as a Waitress at Quantum Cafe developed my organisation and communication skills, along with time management skills greatly.

Peer Mentor

• 2010 - 2011

Whilst in school I was a Peer Mentor, therefore my communication and advisory skills were greatly tested and developed throughout dealing with various problems that arose with students. I often dealt with information of a sensitive nature and therefore had to listen and question students in an understanding yet practical way, whilst also offering support. When dealing with any problems that arose I was trusted by both the students and teachers, to help find a solution and deal with the problem in a sensitive and confidential manner. Therefore this role which involved me interacting and advising pupils who were faced with problems, helped me improve both my inter-personal skills and confidence. Show less