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Hilary Aina

Work history

Work placement

Willkie, Farr and Gallagher LLP
London
2023.04 - 2023.04
  • I spent 4 days at Willkie's London office and worked closely with a partner in the asset management legal department.
  • Conducted research for joint venture agreements.
  • Created case studies on high-profile fund managers and funds.
  • Shadowed partners in company restructuring deals, gaining insights into complex legal transactions.
  • Completed fund review of Limited Partnership Agreement.

Legal assistant

London
2022.12 - 2022.12
  • I liaised with various teams such as IT, paralegals, and finance to ensure the tasks I set were carried out expertly and efficiently
  • I reviewed and edited contracts, deeds and leases to ensure that they were error-free
  • I was exposed to the legal and financial aspects of real estate transactions and developed my knowledge of legal concepts
  • Assisted attorneys with client communications and negotiations
  • Performed administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and preparing invoices.

Virtual work experience

Kennedys
2022.04 - 2022.07
  • Drafted a legal memo about force majeure clauses.
  • Performed research and presented a pitch for a prospective client incorporating the client's goals for the formation of a potential working relationship.

Paralegal assistant

Freelance
2021.01 - 2022.01
  • Conducted legal research on criminal cases and statutes by utilising databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
  • This research was done to provide support in court proceedings and to ensure that clients' cases were properly represented.
  • Sat in on court hearings to observe the proceedings and gain a deeper understanding of the legal process.
  • Drafted legal documents, such as witness statements and briefs, to support clients' cases and advance their interests.
  • Worked collaboratively with other legal professionals, such as barristers and police officers, to ensure that cases were handled efficiently and effectively.

Manager

William Hill
2017.01 - 2022.01
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, directly handling customer enquiries.
  • Responsible for monitoring store profit margins and acting upon those figures to increase turnover.
  • Maintained an in-depth knowledge of betting procedures and markets to provide advice and recommendations as needed.

Volunteer

Kings College Hospital
2019.03 - 2019.07
  • Volunteered in the Brunel Ward.
  • Distributed meals and kept patients' rooms clean and organised.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during their hospital stay.
  • Gained valuable insight into the inner workings of a hospital and developed strong communication and teamwork skills.

Education

LLB Law -

University of Greenwich, Westminster Kingsway College
2019.09 - 2023.06

A-Levels -

Westminster Kingsway College
London
2017.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs -

Walworth Academy
London
2011.09 - 2016.08

Skills

    Commercial awareness

    Detail-oriented

    Organisation

    Lexis UK certification (foundation & advanced)

    Collaboration and teamwork

    Problem-solving

    Time-management

Timeline

Work placement

Willkie, Farr and Gallagher LLP
2023.04 - 2023.04

Legal assistant

2022.12 - 2022.12

Virtual work experience

Kennedys
2022.04 - 2022.07

Paralegal assistant

Freelance
2021.01 - 2022.01

LLB Law -

University of Greenwich, Westminster Kingsway College
2019.09 - 2023.06

Volunteer

Kings College Hospital
2019.03 - 2019.07

A-Levels -

Westminster Kingsway College
2017.09 - 2019.08

Manager

William Hill
2017.01 - 2022.01

GCSEs -

Walworth Academy
2011.09 - 2016.08

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