Ella Woodier
Stockport
Summary
I am a motivated legal professional with experience in managing high-volume caseloads and achieving positive outcomes through effective case management. I am committed to delivering excellent client service, as evidenced in my reviews. I am now seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor role to build on existing experience and contribute to a dynamic legal team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Butcher & Barlow LLP
Stockport
03.2025 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs, letters, and memos, under the supervision of senior solicitors.
- Conducted extensive legal research to gather crucial information, including evidence and relevant laws, enhancing case preparation.
- Participated in client meetings, documenting insights to inform case strategy and preparation.
- Assisted in preparing case files for court hearings, ensuring all necessary documentation was accurately compiled.
PARALEGAL
Butcher & Barlow LLP
Stockport
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared and reviewed contracts of sale, transfers, mortgages, and leases for accuracy.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documents related to conveyancing matters.
- Liaised with clients, solicitors, and estate agents to ensure seamless property transactions.
- Coordinated the exchange of contracts and arranged for the completion of sales.
- Managed multiple conveyancing cases, effectively prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
COURT OF PROTECTION TRAINEE PARALEGAL
Potter Rees Dolan
Manchester
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Liaised professionally with external legal teams for smooth case management.
- Supported legal representatives by streamlining processes, contributing to improved case management.
- Guided clients through challenges in everyday life to promote well-being.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and legal proceedings.
- Supported litigation processes by compiling evidence and organising witness statements.
- Assisted lawyers by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.
- Provided administrative support, including answering phones and managing correspondence.
CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT
SAS Daniels LLP
Stockport
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Liaised with clients, solicitors, and estate agents to facilitate smooth property transactions.
- Managed multiple conveyancing cases simultaneously, prioritising workload effectively.
- Managed case files from initiation to completion, maintaining organised records.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documents related to conveyancing matters.
- Assisted with the preparation of bills and statements of accounts for clients.
NEW BUSINESS TEAM SUPPORT
Birchall Blackburn Law
Manchester
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed target results.
- Assisted team by taking on additional responsibilities during peak periods to ensure smooth operations.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR
SAS Daniels LLP
Stockport
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered first point of contact support, guiding clients through legal assistance options.
Education
LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE - LPC LLM
Staffordshire University
04-2026
BACHELOR OF LAW WITH HONOURS -
Staffordshire University
06-2020
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Case management
- Client engagement
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Legal drafting
- Time management
Timeline
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
Butcher & Barlow LLP
03.2025 - Current
PARALEGAL
Butcher & Barlow LLP
08.2023 - 03.2025
COURT OF PROTECTION TRAINEE PARALEGAL
Potter Rees Dolan
04.2023 - 07.2023
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Greater Manchester Police
11.2022 - 04.2023
CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT
SAS Daniels LLP
06.2021 - 11.2022
NEW BUSINESS TEAM SUPPORT
Birchall Blackburn Law
11.2020 - 06.2021
LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR
SAS Daniels LLP
06.2019 - 09.2019
LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE - LPC LLM
Staffordshire University
BACHELOR OF LAW WITH HONOURS -
Staffordshire University