Elizabeth
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Description
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
CV
Non Legal education
A-levels
Taunton School | Sep 14 - Jun 16
GCSE
The Castle School | Sep 09 - Jun 14
CV
Professional Memberships
Other
| Jul 20 - Now