Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Achievements
References
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Erin Mcallister

Carrickfergus,Mid and East Antrim

Summary

A dedicated and results-driven Personal Injury Solicitor with 2.5 years PQE. Skilled in managing a diverse and demanding caseload in a fast-paced, high pressure environment while maintaining excellent client satisfaction. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, effectively liaising with clients, insurers, solicitors, and counsel to ensure efficient case progression and resolution. Adept at prioritizing tasks, with a keen attention to detail and excellent time management abilities, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Solicitor

JMK Solicitors
Belfast, Antrim
08.2022 - Current
  • I am currently a Solicitor in the Personal Injury team and deal with motor cases.
  • Manage heavy caseloads, maintaining exceptional attention to detail under pressure and meeting KPIs.
  • Drafting County Court proceedings, High Court proceedings and court applications.
  • Review of medical reports and notes and records.
  • Ensure thorough understanding of each case by reviewing all relevant information and laws thoroughly.
  • Communicating with clients via telephone and email to provide regular updates.
  • Negotiate with insurers and defence solicitors.
  • Provide legal advice to Plaintiffs on the merits of their case.
  • Facilitate consultations with clients and counsel to provide clarity about the legal process involved in their case.
  • Regularly attend court with Plaintiffs and counsel.
  • Maintain case progression and client satisfaction through effective communication and time management.
  • Use of case management system (Proclaim).
  • Developed and understanding of court rules and legal processes.

Trainee Solicitor

Allsopp Tully Clements Solicitors
Belfast, Antrim
12.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in both the Conveyancing and Litigation Department.
  • Worked closely with senior solicitors, learning from their experience and expertise.
  • Assisted solicitors with sales, purchases and remortgages.
  • Attended client consultations with senior solicitors and counsel.
  • Gained experience on taking instructions on litigation cases.
  • Gained knowledge of the litigation process and court rules.

Legal Professional

Baker McKenzie
Belfast, Antrim
07.2020 - 12.2020


  • Reviewed and analysed documents for legal professional privilege.
  • Assisted with large scale disclosure and investigation projects across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Worked in a team with other Legal Professionals and Team Leads on various projects and also independently.

Customer Service Assistant

Tesco
Carrickfergus
12.2014 - 07.2020
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills through dealing with customer queries and complaints.
  • Worked in a team to maintain a high level of customer service and also independently.
  • Developed time management and organisational skills through balancing a part-time job and university.

Education

Institute of Professional Legal Studies
Belfast
01.2021 - 12.2021

Common and Civil Law with Hispanic Studies

Queens University Belfast
09.2016 - 06.2020

Carrickfergus Grammar School
09.2009 - 06.2016

Skills

  • Use of case management system
  • Drafting court proceedings
  • Negotiation with insurers and solicitors
  • Knowledge in insurance litigation
  • Handling cases involving vehicle damage and personal injury (Plaintiff)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Time management and organisation skills through managing a heavy case load
  • Attention to detail

Achievements

Erasmus year spent in Zaragoza, Spain during my third year of university.

Head Girl at Carrickfergus Grammar School.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Solicitor

JMK Solicitors
08.2022 - Current

Institute of Professional Legal Studies
01.2021 - 12.2021

Trainee Solicitor

Allsopp Tully Clements Solicitors
12.2020 - 07.2022

Legal Professional

Baker McKenzie
07.2020 - 12.2020

Common and Civil Law with Hispanic Studies

Queens University Belfast
09.2016 - 06.2020

Customer Service Assistant

Tesco
12.2014 - 07.2020

Carrickfergus Grammar School
09.2009 - 06.2016
Erin Mcallister