JACK BUTTERWORTH
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Casework Assistant at the Crown Prosecution Service and 1st Class Philosophy Graduate with well developed analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Now seeking to move into the private sector in a file handling capacity at an insurance based law firm.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Casework Assistant, Crown Court Unit
Crown Prosecution Service
Preston
2025.08 - Current
- Designated as one of the warrants clerks due to positive feedback to management regarding my attention to detail and ability to use my own initiative.
- Responsible for maintaining the warrants tracker and hearings calendar, liaising with police and lawyers to ensure reviews are in place before hearings and creating bundles to dispatch to counsel.
- Dealing with correspondence effectively both over the phone and in writing from police, defence, counsel as well as victims and witnesses of crime, building strong professional communication.
- Maintaining case files to ensure they can be efficiently reviewed by the legal team, including liaising with police to deliver timely progress of the file.
Vacation Scheme
Shoosmiths
Manchester
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Gained experience in the Commercial team, building skills in legal analysis through contract/NDA review in line with client playbooks.
- Contributed to pro bono work by identifying errors missed in previous document review, demonstrating attention to detail.
- Gained exposure to commercial conversations and an understanding of client care by attending a client meeting in relation to financial services.
Work Experience Student
Clarion Solicitors
Leeds
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Gained experience in the Commercial, Intellectual Property, and Contentious Private Client teams, building a strong legal foundation.
- Attended meetings and client calls, gaining insight into legal strategy and client interaction.
- Analysed court bundles, NDAs, and IP case studies, improving legal reasoning and attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Leeds
2022.09 - 2025.06
A-Levels -
Runshaw College
Leyland 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Walton-le-dale High School
Preston 2015.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Communication
- Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Aptitude for learning
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Casework Assistant, Crown Court Unit
Crown Prosecution Service
2025.08 - Current
Vacation Scheme
Shoosmiths
2025.04 - 2025.04
Work Experience Student
Clarion Solicitors
2025.04 - 2025.04
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Leeds
2022.09 - 2025.06
A-Levels -
Runshaw College
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Walton-le-dale High School
2015.09 - 2020.06