Debbie Smith
Wideopen,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Dedicated and proactive professional with extensive experience as a Personal Assistant, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a strong willingness to learn new processes. Proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office, ensuring efficient management of computer-based tasks. Committed to supporting organisational goals through a proactive approach and continuous skill enhancement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PA
Muckle LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2003.10 - Current
- Currently legal PA to a team of lawyers within the agricultural team.
- Dealing with land sales/purchases/solar farms
- Preparation of sales/purchase contracts/leases/deeds of variation/sellers and purchasers enquiries and replies to enquiries using full suite of Microsoft Office, internal CMRA/client database/financial systems
- preparing searches with search provider
- preparing client onboarding - client engagement letters completion of CMRA requirements i.e forms of id
- preparing completion statements and dealing with sales/purchase monies following money laundering regulations adhering to checking processes for bank account checking and preparing CHAPS/BACS payments through the finance team system, completion of client checklist forms for each transaction and preparing deeds for storage
- team administration i.e. travel expenses, diary management, attending and taking board minutes of team meetings and business development meetings assisting with travel bookings organising team events/powerpoint presentations to clients
- client confidentiality at all times, providing excellent client service
- previously legal PA to construction team and Real Estate team Dealing with contentious disputes, financial disputes, health and safety issues on site
- preparing building contracts, warranties etc for various construction clients
- preparing notices of adjudication, referral and Counsel's Opinion documents
- training and mentoring junior members coming through the ranks
Education
A-Levels - French/Maths/Business studies
North Tyneside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 1981.09 - 1983.05
Skills
Experienced PA
Good communication skills
Always willing to learn new processes
Knowledge of computer processes through full suite of Microsoft office
A proactive approach
Affiliations
- Gardening, socialising with friends and family totally dedicated to my dogs!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PA
Muckle LLP
2003.10 - Current
A-Levels - French/Maths/Business studies
North Tyneside College
1981.09 - 1983.05