Isabelle Rissbrook
Little Casterton,Stamford,
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management
Stamford , Lincolnshire
06.2026 - Current
- Managed case files, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt retrieval of information.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts, wills, and conveyances, adhering to precise legal requirements.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards.
- Assisted lawyers by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.
- Prepared invoices and managed billing for legal services, ensuring timely payments.
- Provided administrative support, including answering phones and managing correspondence.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding professional ethical standards.
- Implemented a filing system for digital and physical documents, enhancing office organisation.
Ambassador
HASSL
Remote
01.2026 - Current
- Promoted HASSL's charitable initiatives across online platforms, helping to raise awareness of the organisation's mission and programmes.
- Engaged with students and young people to encouarge participation in events, campaigns and volunteering opportunities.
- Represented the organisation in online discussions and community forums, acting as a positive advocate for its values.
- Assisted with the promotion and organisation of online events and initiatives aimed at supporting community engagement.
- Collaborated with other ambassadors to share outreach strategies and expand the organisation's digital presence.
Legal Assistant
Hegarty LLP
Oakham, Rutland
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Maintaining organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
- Preparing and distributing quotes to potential clients.
- Contributing to project management tasks, tracking progress, and coordinating with senior colleagues for timely completion.
- Filing physical and digital copies of correspondence to maintain accurate, compliant and consistent records.
- Handling phone calls and responding to emails on behalf of staff, keeping senior members free to focus on larger issues.
- Maintaining accurate records and databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for relevant parties.
- Supporting meetings by preparing materials, setting up spaces and taking notes.
- Handling client inquiries via email, telephone and in person, delivering exceptional service and fostering positive relationships.
- Managing case files, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt retrieval of information.
- Drafting legal documents, including contracts and undertakings, adhering to precise legal requirements before review and sending off by my supervisor.
- Preparing invoices and completion statements, managing billing for our legal services, and ensuring timely payments.
- Developing relationships with third-party companies also involved in the transaction, ensuring all parties are updated and working efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Preparing and distributing post-completion correspondence to clients, the solicitors working on the other side, lenders and third-party companies.
Homeware & Retail Assistant
Bunny & Clark
Uppingham , Rutland
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Handled customer enquiries with professionalism, offering assistance when requested, to help meet their needs.
- Collaborated with the business owner to achieve sales targets and contribute to the store's success.
- Cultivated friendly customer relationships through providing helpful, friendly, and attentive service.
- Maintained high standards of visual merchandising and organisation to promote store layout and product presentation.
- Organised in-store promotions and events to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
Volunteer
LOROS Shop Uppingham
Uppingham , Rutland
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Complied with the shop's guidelines to organise and price donated clothes, books, and homeware.
- Received donations from the public and ensured they were stored safely.
- Provided excellent customer service on the shop floor.
- Created attractive displays throughout the shop.
- Promoted the charities' gift aid scheme.
- Created fundraisers for the charity to promote donations and raise awareness.
- Provided support to community members and customers who were dealing with grief, bereavement, and loss.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to achieve weekly shop targets and maximise outreach.
- Engaged with customers and donors to better understand how I could help and provide an excellent level of service.
Waitress
Café Ventoux
Tugby, Leicestershire
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed excellent customer service skills in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Managed and waited on 10+ tables at a time, increasing my multitasking abilities and efficiency whilst also maintaining attention to detail.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones, and growing my confidence in serving the public.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume orders during peak times.
- Optimised customer experience, serving each customer with a sincere, positive, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Relied on my initiative when completing tasks outside of my role to make busy periods easier for other colleagues.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues and customers, ensuring seamless and helpful service for all involved.
Education
A-Levels -
Leicester Grammar School Trust
2022 - 2024
GCSEs -
Leicester Grammar School Trust
2020 - 2022
Skills
- Case management
- Legal drafting
- Document review
- Billing administration
- Records management
- Contract preparation
- Legal research
- Administrative support
Extracurricular Activities
- Marathon Runner - Completed the NYC Marathon 2024 and the Berlin Marathon 2025
- Volunteering & Charity Work - I have completed 7 half marathons, raising money for a different charity every race. One highlight would be raising over £500 for Diabetes UK.
- Playing Piano (Grade 5)
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management
06.2026 - Current
Ambassador
HASSL
01.2026 - Current
Legal Assistant
Hegarty LLP
02.2025 - 05.2026
Homeware & Retail Assistant
Bunny & Clark
11.2024 - 02.2025
Waitress
Café Ventoux
02.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
LOROS Shop Uppingham
09.2022 - 01.2025
GCSEs -
Leicester Grammar School Trust
2020 - 2022
A-Levels -
Leicester Grammar School Trust
2022 - 2024