Freya Mawson
Hindley,Wigan
Summary
Highly skilled professional with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong work ethic. Demonstrates confidence in public speaking and the ability to appeal to others, complemented by literacy skills and being an exceptional writer. Proficient in legal cashiering, computer and technology skills, and efficient decision making. Known for outstanding initiative, quick learning, and understanding of business needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Assessor & Team Leader
Stephensons Solicitors
Wigan
2024.10 - Current
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Developed strategies for improved performance level across the team.
- Successfully managed a large team independently over busy periods to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability in the firm.
- Experience in the Statutory Trust process including day one and creating a best list, completing accurate verifications and making payments to client.
- Exceptional Report Writing: Skilled in creating comprehensive and well-organized reports that effectively communicate complex information.
- Introduced new processes and procedures to a small team that had little structure and brought innovative ideas to the team.
Paralegal- Interventions Team
Stephensons Solicitors
Wigan
2022.06 - 2024.10
- Working directly with Regulators to achieve common goals efficiently and to high standards.
- Attended interventions on day one and conducted initial meetings with the intervened practitioners.
- Knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Proficiency in numerous Case Management Systems.
- Excellent technology skills, including excel and word.
- Interpersonal skills working with other firms and other departments.
- Ability to lead a team in the absence of management to ensure smooth and positive experiences for clients.
- Understanding of business needs and worked to deadlines to hit budget targets and increase profitability of the team.
- Ability to read and understand ledgers and complicated transactions.
Retail Sales Advisor
Next Retail
Bolton, Lancashire
2021.10 - 2022.03
Event Waitress
The Village on the Green
Aspull, Wigan
2019.11 - 2021.10
Customer Service Assistant
Debenhams
Wigan
2020.12 - 2021.01
Education
Cilex Level 3 Paralegal - Regulatory Interventions / Criminal Law
Stephensons Solicitors
Wigan 2022.06 - 2023.09
A-Levels - Law, English Language, Business
Winstanley College
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Standish Community High School
2015.09 - 2020.03
Skills
- Problem solving
- Cashier and Accounting in legal practice knowledge
- Report writing
- Leadership
- Confidence in public speaking
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to use multiple case management systems
- Efficient decision making
- Time management skills
Accomplishments
- Resilience Award (December 2024) Stephensons Solicitors brand value awards.
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, problem solving skills and teamwork.
- Junior Speaks Competition, Confidence in public speaking, ability to appeal to others and literacy skills in writing a speech.
- Fully trained Fire Marshall at Stephensons Solicitors
Hobbies & Interests
- DIY- I am currently completely renovating a house that has not been lived in in decades and enjoy learning new skills that come with this.
- I enjoy taking my Jack Russell, Sadie, to the beach and exploring new places.
- Socialising - Friends are an important aspect of my life and I enjoy spending time with them in hobbies such as pottery, golf and yoga.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Assessor & Team Leader
Stephensons Solicitors
2024.10 - Current
Cilex Level 3 Paralegal - Regulatory Interventions / Criminal Law
Stephensons Solicitors
2022.06 - 2023.09
Paralegal- Interventions Team
Stephensons Solicitors
2022.06 - 2024.10
Retail Sales Advisor
Next Retail
2021.10 - 2022.03
Customer Service Assistant
Debenhams
2020.12 - 2021.01
A-Levels - Law, English Language, Business
Winstanley College
2020.09 - 2022.06
Event Waitress
The Village on the Green
2019.11 - 2021.10
GCSEs -
Standish Community High School
2015.09 - 2020.03