Christine Jayne Quinlan

Assisting students from the University of Bedfordshire to support litigants in person at Family Court hearings

• Advised and represented parents and children in care proceedings issued by the local authority
• Advised and represented parents in PLO meetings, often achieving favourable outcomes to avoid care proceedings
• Provided comprehensive legal advice, resulting in informed decision-making by clients.
• Enhanced client relationships through effective communication and empathy.
• Drafted detailed legal documents for court proceedings ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managed heavy caseloads, maintaining exceptional attention to detail under pressure.
• Facilitated client meetings providing clarity about the legal process involved in their case.
• Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
• Managed and supervised paralegals and legal assistants.
• Assessed client eligibility for legal aid and funding to determine next steps.
• Provided legal aid supervision and peer reviews.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in law ensuring accurate advice given.
• Represented clients at initial hearings, case management and final court hearings, instructing barristers in complex cases.
• Advocated passionately for clients' rights during court proceedings.

• Advised on separation, divorce, and cohabitation
• Advised on financial applications and drafting of financial consent orders
• Represented clients on Children Act applications and Special Guardianship applications
• Represented clients in care proceedings
• Advocacy in PLO meetings with local authority
• Advocacy in Magistrates and County Court hearings including initial hearings, case management and final hearings
• Attendance at East Northants Domestic Violence Forum
• Support provided for Womens Aid, Wellingborough
• Advised at Citizens Advice family law clinic in Rushden

• Oversaw CV database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
• Improved record keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.

• Part-time work in contentious litigation, mainly civil, criminal and matrimonial.
• Advocacy in Magistrates Court in criminal cases including summary trials and interlocutory applications.
• Advocacy in Magistrates and County Court in family cases including interim and final hearings.
• Representing family members and insurance companies in Inquests before Coroners Courts.

• Advised and represented clients in general contentious litigation.
• Handling Road Traffic Accident claims to negotiate appropriate settlements.
• Debt collection and conducting civil action for enforcement.
• Advocacy in criminal, civil and family courts and Inquests before Coroners Courts.

• Assisted in the preparation of legal documents for court hearings.
• Conducted thorough legal research to support senior solicitors' case preparations.
• Attended court hearings alongside senior solicitors and Counsel, understanding courtroom procedures thoroughly.
• Prepared briefs for barristers to aid in the smooth running of trials.
• Prepared and managed legal aid applications.
• Interviewed clients and witnesses involved in case to gather important information.