Jack Pethick
Atherstone,Warwickshire
Summary
I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual who is seeking employment and new opportunities in Law and related areas. I obtained a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Reading.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paralegal
DAC Beachcroft
Birmingham
06.2024 - Current
- Provided timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of litigated motor cases, both Small Claims and Fast Track.
- Managed high volume case loads, creating the strategy for each matter and utilising the case management system.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge to be able to effectively resolve any issues or queries.
- Comply with internal and external service level agreements.
- Recorded timely and accurate management information.
- Meet individual performance measures - billing, settlements, chargeable time.
- Conducted initial client interviews to gather case details.
- Drafted legal documents including Defences, Applications, Witness Statements, and Consent Orders.
- Booking Counsel and compiling evidence for use at trial effectively.
Business Sales Consultant
Croner
Hinckley, Leicestershire
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Advised on current employment law issues and applied to different industries when booking consultations for prospects.
- Evaluated legal exposure of businesses over the phone, to be able to assist prospects in their understanding of their Health & Safety, and, Employment, legal obligations.
- Stayed up-to-date with major legislation changes within the employment law area to correctly inform prospects, such as the Good Work Plan 2020.
- Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.
- Leveraged strategic networking to create new business opportunities.
SME Sales Consultant
MotoNovo Finance
Cardiff, Cardiff
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Successfully developed relationships, both internally and externally, to boost new and returning business within the Commercial department.
- Individually managed the 'errors and omissions' report distributed to the Commercial team to boost sales and avoid losing business.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
- Cultivated strong rapport with clients and stakeholders to support long-lasting partnerships.
Paralegal - Personal Injury
NewLaw Solicitors
Cardiff, Cardiff
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Regularly carried out File Reviews with all relevant opinions, case law, and, where appropriate, my valuation of the claim based on the Judicial College Guidelines.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with the courts and external parties, including; Letter of Claim and Part 36 Offer.
- Negotiated settlements with Third Party representatives based off my valuation of the claim.
- Managed a caseload of minimum 80, often 100-150, of Fast-Track Personal Injury claims.
- Liaised with external agencies and experts to gather information relevant to cases - for example, medical experts.
- Conducted legal research to gather information for case strategy and argumentation.
- Updated client files in case management systems for accurate, current records.
- Organised files and documentation to improve ease of information retrieval.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Reading
Reading 09.2016 - 07.2020
A-Levels - Economics (B), Government & Politics (B), and Maths (C)
King Edward VI College
Nuneaton 09.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
- File handling of pre-litigation caseloads
- Drafting and filing of legal documents
- Legal research
- Analytical
- Relationship building and maintaining
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong work ethic
- Adept at prioritising/managing deadlines
- CRM Software proficiency
- Consultative sales
Section name
Hugh James Summer Vacation Scheme 2022
- Worked within the Commercial, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Environmental Nuisance, and Nursing Care departments.
- I prepared documents and performed file reviews, as well as researching relevant case law. I also worked with the Commercial partner on work around Procurement law.
- I found I really benefited from working with, and supporting, experienced lawyers. It gave me a taste of the work I will carry out both during a paralegal role, but also a training contract and beyond. The insight I gained of life at a top Law firm is one I both desire, but also know will bring out all of my potential, both personally and professionally.
Male Sports Representative, Law Society, University of Reading
- I was elected to the role by members of my University's Law Society.
- I organised multiple sports teams, and organised events for the Society's members.
- The skills I gained from the role would be leadership, working to deadlines and organisational abilities when organising and co-organising the Societies events. I also developed excellent communication skills, being able to both listen and take in, and put forward my opinions, in a number of different situations and scenarios.
Watsons Daily Commercial Awareness Coaching
- Attended weekly coaching sessions around commercial awareness.
- I further developed my analytical and communication skills in a commercial setting.
AMICUS Student Workshops
- Attended a two-weekend workshop around AMICUS and the issues they face.
- I found the workshops both informative and also inspiring, whilst developing my communication and analytical skills by being placed in to large discussion groups on areas of law I was unfamiliar with beforehand.
University of Reading Negotiation Training
- During this extra-curricular course I developed key negotiation skills which I have been able to adapt and apply in all roles following the end of my time at university.
Timeline
Paralegal
DAC Beachcroft
06.2024 - Current
Business Sales Consultant
Croner
10.2023 - 06.2024
Paralegal - Personal Injury
NewLaw Solicitors
02.2022 - 10.2022
SME Sales Consultant
MotoNovo Finance
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Reading
09.2016 - 07.2020
A-Levels - Economics (B), Government & Politics (B), and Maths (C)
King Edward VI College
09.2014 - 05.2016