Alison Webster
Chippenham,Wiltshire
Summary
I am an experienced Paralegal Assistant and am able to support Counsel with comprehensive administrative tasks.
I am capable of managing my own case load and drafting legal documents. I have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. I have a positive attitude to achieving outcomes and am able to identify common problems and find possible solutions. I am able to work as part of a team and identify areas for improvement.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal Assistant
Crown Prosecution Service
Chippenham, Wiltshire
12.2010 - Current
- Attending Crown Court to provide administrative support to Prosecuting Counsel.
- Speak to victims and witnesses at Court, providing care and support. Providing copies of witness statements and explanation on how to claim expenses. Record all conservations between Prosecuting Counsel and Victims and Witnesses on the Casework Management System.
- Attend all PTPH hearings to ensure Prosecuting Advocates acts on instructions, including applying for Special Measures and announcing Custody Time Limits.
- Update the Casework Management System within 24 hours of Crown Court Hearings.
- Manage own caseload of Committals for Sentence and Appeals against Sentence. Prepare briefs and provide multimedia links to Counsel and Court. Ensure any appropriate applications have been drafted.
Witness Care Officer
Crown Prosecution Service
Chippenham, Wiltshire
03.2005 - 12.2010
- Liaising with victims and witnesses, providing updates on cases and support when attending Magistrates Court and Crown Court.
- Completing Needs Assessments for all victims and witnesses required to attend Court.
- Identifying the need for Special Measures and informing allocated Lawyer / Caseworker.
- Signposting victims and witness to other relevant agencies.
- Liaising with other agencies, including Witness Service, Victims Support and Court.
- Inputting and updating information on the Witness Management System.
Administrative Officer
Crown Prosecution Service
Chippenham, Wiltshire
10.1991 - 03.2005
- Offered administrative support to Crown Court Lawyers.
- Organised filing system for important and confidential office documents.
- Managed queries by phone.
- Booking external Counsel for Court hearings.
- Organised conferences for Lawyers, Law Clerks and Police.
- Dealt with incoming requests for information from Defence Solicitors and Courts.
Accounts Assistant
Downing, Rudman & Bent
Chippenham, Wiltshire
09.1986 - 10.1991
- Provided administrative support to the finance team.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
Education
9 O-Levels including Maths, English and Science -
Hardenhuish School
Chippenham 09.1980 - 05.1986
Skills
- Experience of working in the Criminal Justice System and it's systems, including Casework Management System, Xhibit and Crown Court Digital Casework System
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Being accountable for own caseload
- Ability to manage workload effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to input data using a computer
- Experience of working under pressure
- Experience of using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Timeline
Paralegal Assistant
Crown Prosecution Service
12.2010 - Current
Witness Care Officer
Crown Prosecution Service
03.2005 - 12.2010
Administrative Officer
Crown Prosecution Service
10.1991 - 03.2005
Accounts Assistant
Downing, Rudman & Bent
09.1986 - 10.1991
9 O-Levels including Maths, English and Science -
Hardenhuish School
09.1980 - 05.1986
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