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Genevieve Nixon

Headingley,Leeds

Summary

A dedicated and ambitious law graduate with practical legal experience, currently undertaking the SQE to qualify as a solicitor, with a strong interest in private client law. Personable and proactive, I thrive in team environments and am committed to delivering high-quality legal services. My experience in legal research, document preparation, and case management has contributed to positive outcomes in various cases. Additionally, my diverse industry background has equipped me with valuable transferable skills, including excellent communication, keen attention to detail, and an empathetic approach to client relationships. Proficient in managing customer service operations, handling complex enquiries, and maintaining a professional, client-focused approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Legal Assistant

Wilsons Solicitors
02.2025 - Current
  • Drafting quotes for potential clients
  • Updating client files in case management systems for accurate, current records.
  • Organising files and documentation to improve ease of information retrieval.
  • Opening new files

Family Law Paralegal

Duncan Lewis Solicitors
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Taking instructions from and liaising with vulnerable clients
  • Preparing documents for court
  • Ensuring that case management systems are up to date
  • Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Attending court to shadow solicitors and/or counsel
  • Preparation of legal documents such as statements and bundles
  • Preparing letters to summarise legal documents in a more comprehendible manner for clients
  • Making legal aid applications via the CCMS system
  • Utilising the HMTCS system to upload court documents
  • Keeping regular contact with clients to keep them informed
  • Ensuring that deadlines are met
  • Carrying out conflict checks
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness
  • Meeting clients to gather relevant information
  • Submitting statements and applications for ongoing cases, supporting case progression

Administrative Assistant

DMO Accountants
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Submitting accounts and tax returns to HMRC
  • Submitting confirmation statements to companies house
  • Liaising with clients
  • Invoicing clients
  • Reconciling payments going in and out of business bank account
  • Filing of confidential documents
  • Processing Anti-Money Laundering checks

Paralegal

Wilson Browne Solicitors
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for managing a caseload
  • Reviewing and preparing legal documents
  • Billing
  • Taking instruction and gathering relevant information from clients
  • Use of HM Land Registry portal to make and track applications, and obtain official copies
  • Preparation of legal documents to be signed by clients
  • Assisting senor Fee Earners with drawing up of wills and power of attorney documents
  • Assisting senior Fee Earners with probate matters
  • Making amendments to trusts, such as appointing new trustees
  • Liaison with accounts team to process bills before sending them out to clients
  • Use of HM Revenue and Customs system in relation to registration and maintenance of trusts
  • Ensuring regular contact with clients in order to meet their expectations
  • Timely and precise completion of tasks
  • Carrying out anti-money laundering checks against clients

Adhoc Duty Keyholder

Kajima Community Limited
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for facility and event management as a key holder
  • Alarming and de-alarming premises
  • Maintenance of facilities

Office Assistant

Wilson Browne Solicitors
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for organising and maintaining legal documents
  • First point of contact for clients
  • Liaising between different departments
  • Handling petty cash
  • Maintaining stock levels
  • Understanding clients' needs to ensure their expectations are met and exceeded
  • Ensuring a high level of communication between different offices
  • Working alongside Fee Earners in the private client team to reduce their workload so the firm can maximise profitability
  • Monitoring office supplies effectively
  • Developing my experience and understanding within the industry
  • Maintaining the Visualfiles systems to a high level of accuracy in order to ensure there is a clear trail

Office Administrator

Service Logistics Limited
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Responsible for sales order management
  • Customer service tasks
  • Receiving orders from customers and entering onto asset management system
  • Liaising with customers

Temporary Customer Service Assistant

Kajima Community Limited
08.2018 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for cash collection, customer bookings and enquiries
  • Marketing support

Customer Assistant

Wickes DIY
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for serving customers and dealing with enquiries
  • Providing product advice
  • Managing mine and my employer's commitment to providing excellent customer service

Temporary Marketing and Customer Service Assistant

Kajima Community Limited
08.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted in creation and posting of content to social media platforms
  • Managed customer enquiries
  • Made calls to develop sales opportunities with existing customers
  • Escalated customer queries to other team members as appropriate

Education

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) -

01.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - 2:1

University of Northampton
University Dr, NN1
09.2022 - 07.2024

A-Levels -

The Ferrers School
Queensway, NN10
/2016 - /2018

GCSEs -

The Ferrers School
Queensway, NN10
/2011 - /2016

Skills

  • Strong initiative
  • Extensive industry knowledge
  • Experienced in various fields of law
  • Legal IT platforms and tools - Westlaw, LexisNexis
  • Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Client communication
  • Resilience
  • Managing an organised work environment
  • Work effectively both independently and in a team
  • Time management
  • Effective multitasking
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Custom

Meena Kumari, Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, meenaku@duncanlewis.co.uk, Kate Exall, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Northampton, kate.exall@northampton.ac.uk

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Wilsons Solicitors
02.2025 - Current

Family Law Paralegal

Duncan Lewis Solicitors
09.2024 - 02.2025

Administrative Assistant

DMO Accountants
07.2023 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - 2:1

University of Northampton
09.2022 - 07.2024

Adhoc Duty Keyholder

Kajima Community Limited
04.2022 - 06.2022

Paralegal

Wilson Browne Solicitors
03.2022 - 10.2022

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) -

01.2022 - 01.2024

Office Assistant

Wilson Browne Solicitors
03.2020 - 03.2022

Office Administrator

Service Logistics Limited
09.2018 - 02.2020

Temporary Customer Service Assistant

Kajima Community Limited
08.2018 - 09.2018

Customer Assistant

Wickes DIY
09.2016 - 08.2018

Temporary Marketing and Customer Service Assistant

Kajima Community Limited
08.2016 - 08.2016

A-Levels -

The Ferrers School
/2016 - /2018

GCSEs -

The Ferrers School
/2011 - /2016

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