Cindy Fredrique
London
Summary
Motivated, career driven and team contributor Paralegal with 5 years of experience in property, criminal, immigration, private client, and international law. A law graduate with high honours, currently pursuing an LL.M LPC to further enhance my legal expertise. Seeking to leverage my skills in legal support, case management, and client relations in a dynamic legal environment, with a long-term goal of qualifying as a Residential Property solicitor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Paralegal (FTC)
Dasilva Solicitors
08.2024 - Current
- Managing diverse aspects of criminal casework, including attending prison visits, court attendance, billing, drafting and sending correspondence and conducting conflict checks
- Maintaining case files, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing support throughout the legal process
- Drafting opening, client care and closing letters
- Liaising with officers in charge of matters for clients
Legal Secretary (Contractor)
Dasilva Solicitors
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Transcribing legal documents
- Opening and closing matters
- Arranging travel for fee earners
- Diary management
- Document preparation
- Sending client care letters and firm Terms of Business
- Billing (WIP)
- Carrying conflict checks and client due diligence for new and existing clients
- Managing post and using Bighand for dictating attendance notes, letters and invoices
Legal Assistant
Legal Remedy Centre
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Drafting client contracts for review
- Filing Draft client contacts for review
- Filing legal documents and correspondence daily
- Liaising with solicitors from other side and client enquiries
- Assist lawyers prepare meetings
- Preparing case testimonies
Legal Intern
Ronald Fletcher-Baker LLP
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisting in business support services
- Undertaking Civil, Criminal and Immigration legal research to assist solicitors in the preparation of briefings and meetings
- Working closely with solicitors accompanying them at Magistrates court hearings
- Transcribing interviews during solicitor consultation
Education
LLB - Law
London Metropolitan University
London 07-2024
Skills
- Investigative skills
- Legal document preparation
- Legal research
- Litigation support
Languages
English
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Criminal Paralegal (FTC)
Dasilva Solicitors
08.2024 - Current
Legal Secretary (Contractor)
Dasilva Solicitors
01.2023 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant
Legal Remedy Centre
09.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Intern
Ronald Fletcher-Baker LLP
01.2019 - 06.2019
LLB - Law
London Metropolitan University
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