ALEXANDER FORSTER
Ashford,Surrey
Summary
With over seven years of work experience in legal practice, I have developed strong competencies in management, dispute resolution, public speaking, and leadership. As a legal executive and senior legal executive , I have handled complex immigration, family employment and litigation matters, trained and supervised junior staff. I also have great experience in providing quality and bespoke legal services to clients. I am passionate about human rights and social justice, resolving client problems and I seek to join an organization that shares these values and goals.
An additional rich experience in management in regulation, business development,compliance within the UK energy and financial sectors has prepared me for a successful legal career with the utmost goal of providing and achieving clients' objectives competently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Case Worker
Fortwell Solicitors
London
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Preparing variety of legal documents under guidance of Solicitors, including drafting of application forms, preparing of court bundles, preparing brief to counsel.
- Supporting Solicitors proceedings, assisting in collecting evidence, consolidating facts in a form of witness statements, preparing documents as needed, any tracking cases.
- Developing cases by providing research for assigned Solicitor, maintaining communications with involved parties, and cataloguing information provided.
- Maintaining regular communication with clients, helping to keep them informed on case progress, updating client of the progress of their case.
- Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with Solicitors.
- Reading case law, make notes, and assist Solicitors in advising clients on specific area of enquiries.
- Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required.
- Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role.
- Contribute to the development and consistent use of systems for planning, observation, assessment and record-keeping.
- Contribute to the development of relevant policies any procedures.
- Draw on the expertise of colleagues within the setting, and outside agencies to meet the needs of clients.
- To use and assist others in the use of information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.
- To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets, as agreed by the line manager.
- To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder.
Case Worker
FORTWELL SOLICITORS
London
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Supporting Solicitors by performing clerical and administrative work that requires knowledge of legal terms, documents and procedures.
- Working side by side with Solicitors in the firm.
- Client care and support.
- Legal Research.
- Legal Drafting.
- Immigration case preparation and application.
Business Development / Compliance Officer
Crowned Eagle Ltd, UK
London
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Reported on compliance performance to senior management.
- Explained technical regulations to non-technical customers in clear and concise manner.
- Monitored and reported on industry compliance with relevant legislation.
- Developed policies and systems to ensure business successfully achieved objectives.
- Drafting of compliance documents in line with FCA regulations.
- Drafting and review of customer contracts.
- Business development.
- Taking and preparation of business meeting minutes.
- Oversight of business administrative duties.
PARALEGAL
JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS
London
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Updated client files in case management systems for accurate, current records.
- Supported Solicitors and associates by collating and providing required information.
- Performed additional research and evidence gathering to strengthen client cases.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with regulatory bodies and courts, maintaining compliance.
- Client care and support.
- General administrative duties.
Paralegal
Jackson Longe Solicitors
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Updated client files in case management systems for accurate, current records.
- Supported Solicitors and associates by collating and providing required information.
- Performed additional research and evidence gathering to strengthen client cases.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with regulatory bodies and courts, maintaining compliance.
- Client care and support.
- General administrative duties.
- Dealing wherever possible with routine client and third-party enquiries and communications on conveyancing, probate and immigration matters.
Team manager
EDF Energy, UK.
Bexleyheath, Bexley
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Managing team; covering all Human Resource matters including recruitment, induction, training, CFPs, sickness monitoring, timekeeping, disciplinary & performance issues.
- Assist internal colleagues in understanding regulatory requirements, and in implementing processes and systems which are compliant.
- Actively involved in developing key performance indicators and ensured they are achieved to required performance standards and within budgetary confinements.
- Manage team to ensure compliance to all industry regulations as spelt out by Ofgem or Elexon within the correct time frame.
- Implement and maintain initiatives and controls that ensure the company is compliant with industry and commercial re-requirements.
- Lead & assist on company's external reporting and audit process.
- Assist senior manager to generate operational budget and forecast plans to manage within.
- Engage with industry parties to represent the company's views.
- Managing team in line with business preparedness for Smart Metering roll out.
- Assist internal colleagues and teams in understanding regulatory re-requirements, and in implementing processes any systems which are compliant.
- Proactively train and cascade regulatory obligations and internal processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
Education
LLM-Legal Practice - Law
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
LondonPost-Graduate Diploma - Law
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
LondonBachelor of Arts - Political Science with Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
AccraLevel 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management -
Institute of Leadership and Management
UKOISC LEVELS 1 & 2 - Immigration Caseworker Course
New Heights Training
LondonSkills
- Communication Skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Interpretation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skill
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Time Management
- Legal Research & Writing
- Commercial awareness
- Advocacy
- Interviewing & Advising
- Assertive
- Problem-solving
- Public relations
- Client Care & Management
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Music, Playing the piano, Football, Reading, DIY.
References
References available upon request.
Contact:
E-mail: alexforster81@gmail.com
Phone: 07852592978
Timeline
Senior Case Worker
Fortwell Solicitors
04.2022 - 12.2023
Case Worker
FORTWELL SOLICITORS
04.2019 - 03.2022
Business Development / Compliance Officer
Crowned Eagle Ltd, UK
11.2018 - 03.2019
PARALEGAL
JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS
05.2018 - 10.2018
Paralegal
Jackson Longe Solicitors
08.2017 - 12.2017
Team manager
EDF Energy, UK.
10.2012 - 03.2017
LLM-Legal Practice - Law
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Post-Graduate Diploma - Law
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science with Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management -
Institute of Leadership and Management
OISC LEVELS 1 & 2 - Immigration Caseworker Course
New Heights Training