Bradley Monteiro
Summary
Detail-oriented Law graduate with practical experience as Barristers' Fees Clerk, managing civil billing and liaising with legal professionals. Background includes legal internship, conducting research, assisting with case preparation, and drafting correspondence. Court marshalling and mini-pupillage experiences enhanced understanding of litigation and advocacy. Seeking Paralegal role to leverage legal knowledge and organisational skills to support a legal team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Appopriate Adult
Southwark Council
10.2025 - Current
- Safeguarded welfare and rights of children and vulnerable adults during detention or questioning as suspects.
- Advocated to prevent misunderstandings and protect against abuse or neglect.
- Enabled individual to express their wishes to police while safeguarding their right to refrain from speaking.
- Ensured understanding of custody processes for individuals.
Barristers' Fees Clerk
7BR Chambers
08.2024 - Current
- Handle civil billing (CFA, legal aid, private and local authority work), ensuring cases are billed at the correct hourly or inter partes rates.
- Bill cases systematically using LEX and CCMS.
- Work with barristers on aged debt, providing case-specific updates and reporting when payments are expected.
- Liaised with Head of Revenue to identify and address problematic cases, facilitating timely resolution.
- Chased clients via telephone and email to secure outstanding payments, enhancing cash flow.
- Communicate with solicitors and build relationships to secure outstanding fees.
- Attended weekly fees meetings with CEO and team to report on monthly and quarterly figures, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Organised personal and team inboxes to prioritise email response.
Court Marshalling
Snaresbrook Crown Court
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Monitored cross-examinations and closing speeches by prosecution and defence counsel, gaining insights into advocacy techniques and courtroom dynamics.
- Observed criminal proceedings before HHJ Leslie Cuthbert from commencement to verdict, gaining insight into the conduct of serious criminal litigation.
- Observed judicial directions to jury and verdict delivery, deepening understanding of trial procedure and judicial reasoning.
- Developed analytical skills through observation of legal arguments, witness credibility assessments, and advocacy strategies in complex criminal case.
Mini-Pupillage
7BR Chambers
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Analysed post-mortem evidence, medical records, and expert witness testimony to clarify medical cause and circumstances of death.
- Shadowed Mass Ndow-Njie at a three-day clinical negligence inquest, gaining insight into the coronial process and the investigation of a death involving negligent medical care.
- Demonstrated professionalism by providing compassionate support to bereaved families throughout their experience.
Legal Intern
Russell Cooke Solicitors
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed and analysed case law related to practice areas to inform legal decisions and strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive research to gather and organise information, supporting assigned lawyers in strengthening case strategies and outcomes.
- Acquired diverse experience across legal departments, including private client, corporate commercial, enfranchisement, and children and education law, enhancing overall legal knowledge.
- Managed incoming phone calls and email enquiries, directing requests to appropriate lawyers for timely responses.
Education
LLB Bachelor of Laws -
University of Sussex
Brighton01-2024
BTEC Business Management Level 3 Extended Diploma -
Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London01-2020
GCSEs -
Oasis Academy South Bank
London01-2018
Skills
- Legal research
- Knowledge of LexisNexis
- Knowledge of Westlaw
- Knowledge of Practical Law
- Case management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Client support
- Public speaking
Timeline
Court Marshalling
Snaresbrook Crown Court
06.2026 - 06.2026
Appopriate Adult
Southwark Council
10.2025 - Current
Mini-Pupillage
7BR Chambers
07.2025 - 07.2025
Barristers' Fees Clerk
7BR Chambers
08.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
Russell Cooke Solicitors
07.2023 - 08.2023
LLB Bachelor of Laws -
University of Sussex
BTEC Business Management Level 3 Extended Diploma -
Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Oasis Academy South Bank