Rhiana

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Description

Commercial Paralegal

Previously worked at:

Sona's Solicitors

Legal Advice Centre

Bright Network

InterLaw Student Lab

Languages:

English (Native)

Location:

Leicester

Curriculum Vitae

Legal work experience

Intern

Bright Network | Jul 20 - Jul 20

Participated in a three day programme featuring various law firms including: Slaughter and May, Allen & Overy, Shoosmiths, Sidley Austin, Baker McKenzie, Taylor Wessing and Herbert Smith Freehills.
I expanded my knowledge across different practice areas such as, Global Investigations, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation/ Dispute resolutions and Technology, Media and Entertainment.
Completed an individual task focusing on the timeline of an acquisition- providing detailed explanation for a hypothetical client of each stage and the requirements that follow.
Highlighted due diligence topics and the repsonsibilities of collecting the correct infomation during the M&A process.
Scrutinised an NDA for any errors made, suggesting clearer alternatives to the sentence structure and phrasing.
Conducted legal research to ascertain relevant information, legislation and case law to draft an informative/advisory document for our client in relation to the tasks set out.

Intern

InterLaw Student Lab | Jul 20 - Jul 20

Exclusively selected to participate in a five day programme featuring seminars from lawyers across various firms, including Reed Smith, Cooley, Addleshaw Goddard, Freshfields and more.
Allocated Networking Pods, where I was elected group coordinator via a successfull pitch on the positive contributions I could make.
Responsibilities included organising team meetings, ensuring all tasks were completed to the set deadlines. Merging all given answers to produce a succinct solution and resolving any challenges faced.
Conducted legal research to complete set tasks on various practice areas including: Fraud, Intellectual Property, M&A, and Capital Markets and Finance. Highlighting key legislation, possible remedies and providing advice for our client.
Spoke to lawyers from elite firms to ascertain clarity on the structure and strategies of their law firms, questioning innovation techniques, diversity & inclusion approaches and any probono opportunits.
Attended masterclasses and seminars to develop cores skills such as legal drafting, research and networking before putting them into practice via set work, and exposition times to interact with other participants and lawyers.

Volunteer/ Paralegal

Legal Advice Centre | Feb 19 - Apr 19

Sectors dealt with included: Wills and Probate, Employment Law, Landlord and Tenant Disputes, Family Law, breach of contract, Mental incapacity issues, and advice to small business involving company, commercial and IP Law.
Working on cases requiring me to use my analytical and research skills to interview clients sufficently and gather all relevant information.
Highlighting the legal issues concerned and applying the relevant legislation and case law.
I provided administrative assistance including preparing and maintaining case files, requiring a proficiency in CLIO Case Management Software, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Drafted advice letters and suggested potential remedies for clients; ensuring all possible arguments and solutions were explored.
Delivering a high level of client care by working to meet the clients needs to set deadlines. Ensuring all questions were answered, the client felt supported and that thier purpose of visiting LAC was served.
Handled complex, multidisciplinary cases by applying and interpreting the necessary facts and legislation and making an informed judgement to the propsed issues.
Interpretated Wills and employment contracts to offer insight to the meaning of language and terminology and the possible conseques following from this.
I excelled in this role whilst balancing my final year of university and a part time job, this required strong organisation and time management skills in order to meet high pressure deadlines.

Intern/ Paralegal

Sona's Solicitors | Aug 16 - Sep 16

The firm’s practice areas include commercial and resisdential property, immigration, wills and probate and family law.
During my time I shadowed several lawyers and supported them with daily client liaisons, drafting letters and claim forms.
I contributed to updating case files and assisted with market research into client queries and produced notes for senior solicitors on various topics including due diligence. These tasks improved my confidence in basic legal tasks and I learned the importance of good file management and client care.
Navigated software management system, ensuring all necessary documents had been uploaded and cases were closed down.
Prepared case bundles, ensuring all necessary documents were present, locating any missing files. Produced a checklist of the required documents, organising them via clear tabs and contents.
Drafted a letter to the Home Office on behalf of our client, addressing his immigration status and his right to stay in the UK based on the argument presented.
Reviewed clients visa and immigration applications to ensure no errors had been made.
Supported lawyers throughout the conveyancing process for the sale/ purchase of residential properties including initial searches and investigation of title.
Was the first pont of contact for all clients, managing the calander to schedule meetings and keep appointments on time.
Povided advice on how to complete Form- E's in relation to financial statements in the divorce process.

Other work experience

Assistant Manger

Ishka | Jun 14 - Now

Liaising with customers, addressing their needs and recommending products to boost customer service and productivity.
Managing staff in terms of their expectations and responsibilities.
Managing the profit and loss on a monthly basis for the business, including payroll, expenses and investments in stock; building my business acumen and data analytical skills.

Pharmacy Staff

SoniChem | Sep 20 - Now

Inputting prescriptions meticulously to ensure accuracy and safety of the patients.
Working in a fast paced and full-service Pharmacy. Requiring time management and patience to fulfil all tasks such as, dealing with customers, prescriptions, stock, medical appointments and providing advice.
Handling patient data sensitively. Remaining discrete and professional, yet, friendly and approachable to ensure a trustworthy relationship.

Intern

Bright Network: Finance and Other Professional Services. | Jul 20 - Jul 20

Broadened my financial awareness and knowledge in the financial sector, I now understand basic financial concepts.
Participated in team and individual work; completing set tasks via independent research.
Completed a project constructed by EY. Summarised the clients ethos and business strategy and goals before analysing different problems set out. Identifying the financial service lines required to deal with each issue before reccommending possible solutions, outcomes and advice.

Customer Consultant

Carphone Warehouse | Sep 19 - Mar 20

Undergoing various training with each network to gain accreditation in areas to boost knowledge and sales and align working style with the ethos and commercial values of CPW.
Worked collaboratively to ensure store KPIS were achieved, being observant to what stage each member of staff were at and providing additional support to ensure a positive sale and feedback.
Handled customer’s data securely, informing them of their rights/obligations and gaining consent where required.
Reviewing all contracts before gaining necessary signitures for the terms of their contracts.
Recognised by the Regional Manager for my outstanding client care/service, sales and commitment to the team.

Fundraiser/ Ambassador

Wesser | Jun 18 - Sep 18

Fundraiser for St John Ambulance on a door to door Service, this enhanced my communication and presentation skills. Required a tailored approach dependent on the prospective donor.
Informed supporters of their rights and obligations before attaining a committment via contract and signiture for their donation.
Mentoring potential and upcoming candidates, offering my guidance and support during the recruitment process.
Required relocationg. Worked in unfamiliar territories across the UK to achieve the maximum potential donations.

Intern

TAP APP | Aug 17 - Aug 17

Worked within a team to develop a start-up app: Tapp app. Promoted a technique called the bee-hive approach to ensure the team worked transparently, efficiently and collaboratively.
Produced a market strategy that required exploring innovative features and functions the app should include.
Devised social media campaigns to generate consumer interest and utilised various social media platforms

Sales Assistant

The Co-operative | Jan 16 - Jun 16

Provided excellent client care via understanding client needs, being aware of the organisation of the store and keeping stock to the necessary level.
Organising the stockroom and completed stock orders, becoming familiar with the system and popularity of items.
Understood the ethos of the Co-Operative to align myself with companies vision and commercial needs.

CV

Legal education

The University of Manchester | Sep 16 - Jul 19

CV

Non Legal education

A- Levels

Lutterworth College | Sep 15 - Jun 16

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