Experience

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  Barnes and Partners Solicitors

  • United Kingdom
  • Law Practice
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Conveyancing Paralegal

    • Feb 2024 - May 2024

    I was a paralegal for both a partner and fee earner. My role entailed me dealing with post exchange and completion matters including: submitting AP1; drafting TA13s; drafting RX1; memos of exchange; completion letters; opening and closing files, billing; making payments to redeem mortgages; dealing with land registry requisitions and general administration duties.

  • Family Law Paralegal

    • Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

    Drafted witness statements, created bundles for court, briefed and arranged counsel, undertook my own advocacy at court hearings, made applications for legal aid, took initial instructions, accurate time recording using proclaim

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  Citizens Advice

  • United Kingdom
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Information Navigator

    • Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

    Was offered this paid role by the operational manager after volunteering for 5 months. Provided telephone advice to clients on a range of social policy issues that included but not limited to: family law, housing, level 1 immigration, employment, benefits. Also managed the volunteers in providing in person advice during the drop in sessions.

  • Private Rental Housing Caseworker

    • Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

    Worked with the Private Rental Service team where I provided housing advice and was responsible for managing my own case load, particularly focusing on landlord and tenant disputes. Aided clients in completing court eviction defence forms.