Elizabeth

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Paralegal

Previously worked at:

Incopro

Covington & Burling

Cardiff University

Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament

DAC Beachcroft

Davitt Jones Bould

Stephenson Harwood

Maitland Walker

Hugh James

Porter Dodson

The Bar Standards Board

Colleton Chambers

Languages:

English (Native)

Location:

Somerset, UK

Curriculum Vitae

Legal work experience

Brand Protection Analyst

Incopro | Jul 20 - Now

  • Protect leading global companies’ intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions and sectors.
  • Work with large, complex datasets and enforce on trademark and copyright abuses.
  • Member of The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition.

Vacation Scheme

Covington & Burling | Jun 20 - Jun 20

  • Completed Share Certificates (Corporate) and a memorandum on health and safety at work during COVID-19 (Employment).
  • Collaborated with a group to complete a presentation on the impact of COVID-19 on Covington’s practice areas.
  • Attended negotiation and networking skills training.

Pro Bono

Cardiff University | Sep 19 - May 20

  • Prepared a research paper alongside NGOs, focusing on human rights abuses in Burundi and Tanzania.

Intern

Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament | Sep 19 - Jan 20

  • Worked for Rhun ap Iowerth, Shadow Minister for Economy and Finance in Wales.
  • Gained first-hand experience into how policy decisions affect businesses.
  • Observed the UK General Election, Brexit negotiations, and attended cross-party and finance commission meetings.
  • Prepared briefings and memos used at events and within the Plenary.
  • Produced two research projects on divesting pension schemes from fossil fuels and tackling the childhood obesity epidemic in Wales.

Insurance

DAC Beachcroft | Sep 18 - Jun 19

  • Exposed to both pre-litigation and litigious work.
  • Obtained in depth training on case management software and SRA regulations.
  • Managed a claim from start through to settlement, making decisions on the extent and validity of a claim, and checking for any potentially fraudulent activity.
  • Effectively prioritised my caseload to maintain a high standard and meet strict deadlines.
  • Consistently exceeded workload targets as one of the top billers in my department.
  • Attended court and networking events with clients, receiving excellent feedback.
  • Responsible for my own development and training in areas of interest.
  • Member of the Environmental, Social and Voluntary group and regular participant in the firm’s bootcamp.

Communication: Able to write in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner when drafting letters and legal documents, as well as explain complex information to clients in a manner that is easy to understand on the phone and in person.

IT Literate: Proficient use of all MS Packages, email, Internet, conducting legal research and experience with intranet software and online case management.

Analytical: Able to look at large sets of data and make a reasoned conclusion based on the factual evidence.

Commercial sense: Able to carry out a cost benefit analysis and know when a claim is worth pursuing.

Resilience: Able to stand my ground in a negotiation and to receive and take onboard feedback from a senior.

Intern

Davitt Jones Bould | Aug 18 - Sep 18

  • Created a UK Real Estate and Legal Services Market Report which was distributed across the firm.

Work Placement

Stephenson Harwood | Aug 18 - Aug 18

  • Placed in the Finance team, specifically working on real estate finance and ship and offshore finance.
  • Prepared a presentation on business improvement districts, reviewed chancel repair liability, created a schedule of documents, drafted a deed of release and a renewal of lease.

Work Placement

Maitland Walker | Aug 18 - Aug 18

  • Placed primarily in the Property team. Drafted lease renewals on both residential and commercial property.
  • Additionally, I gained experience in the family department and carried out multiple divorce applications.

Pro Bono

Hugh James | Sep 17 - May 18

  • Corresponded with clients and the health authorities, reviewed medical records, and considered the merits of appealing negative decisions.

Work Placement

Porter Dodson | Sep 17 - Sep 17

  • I gained an insight into family law through attending court, meeting clients, and reviewing and updating files.

Shadowing Director, Vanessa Davies

The Bar Standards Board | Oct 16 - Oct 16

  • Visited the Royal Courts of Justice and observed court cases, one of which was a major fraud case.
  • Highlights included networking with legal professions whilst dining at The Inner Temple.

Mini Pupillage

Colleton Chambers | May 15 - May 15

  • Under the supervision of QC Sean Brunton. Met clients, reviewed files, attended hearings and conferences.

Other work experience

Crew Member

McDonalds | Jun 18 - Sep 18

  • This role taught me a lot about customer service and discipline. Dealing with a wide spectrum of the community, required me to adapt well under high levels of pressure, maintain my attention to detail throughout long shifts, as well as possess great organisational skills.
  • While I had individual responsibilities, working well within a team was an essential requirement. I worked collaboratively, communicated clearly and performed to a high standard within a varied team.

Bar Staff

Principality Stadium | Jun 18 - Jun 18

  • Working for long periods of time with high volumes of people required me to remain calm and work efficiently in order to provide excellent customer service

Brand Ambassador

Circle Pay | Feb 18 - Jun 18

  • Responsible for executing unique marketing campaigns across the UK.
  • An innovative approach was required to increase customer engagement and raise awareness of the app.
  • Worked closely within the two leading sectors for the economy – finance and technology.

Waitress

The Blue Ball Inn | Jun 17 - Aug 17

  • Responsible for taking food and drink orders.
  • I made sure our clients enjoyed their experience and that everything was presented immaculately in order to match the ethos of the pub.
  • On the occasional absence of the manager, I was responsible for the tills and pub security.
  • Working here, required a strong attention to detail at all hours.

Casual Waitress

Food 4 You | Dec 15 - Aug 17

  • I worked at a variety of events, including charity balls, weddings, and Christmas parties.
  • I was required to adapt my service to the setting of the event and identify and solve any problems quickly.

Barista

Costa Coffee | Jun 14 - Sep 14

  • I had to prepare the coffee shop for opening; take orders and payments; grind fresh coffee beans; prepare and serve sandwiches and cakes; clean and tidy work areas, equipment and coffee machines; conduct stock checks and order new stock before closing the store.
  • I worked well under pressure, interacted confidently with customers, and made sure that they enjoyed their food and drink in a pleasant environment.
CV

Legal education

Cardiff University | Sep 16 - Jun 20

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Non Legal education

A-levels

Taunton School | Sep 14 - Jun 16

GCSE

The Castle School | Sep 09 - Jun 14

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Professional Memberships

Other

| Jul 20 - Now

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