JOSH KIRLEW
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with a focus on skill acquisition and target achievement in fast-paced workplaces. Demonstrated leadership and analytical capabilities enhance team performance and project outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Solicitor
Campbell Chambers
London
2025.08 - 2025.12
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, providing critical information to enhance senior solicitors' case preparations.
- Assisted with management of cases from start to finish, which included preparing for hearings and coordinating with other parties.
- Prepared briefs for barristers to aid in smooth running of trials.
- Assisted in preparation of legal documents for successful court hearings.
- Supported solicitors in court by taking detailed notes and preparing essential materials for hearings.
- Maintained open lines of communication between clients and senior solicitors for seamless coordination.
- Managed administrative tasks, including time recording and client file maintenance.
Team Leader/Assistant Manager/Duty Manager
Fusion/GLI
London
2022.07 - 2024.08
- Accurately processed purchase orders and requisitions while keeping track of supplier invoices
- Safely and effectively managing leisure activities, including pre-empting potential hazards and educating visitors.
- Delivered first-class customer service to diverse client base, developing trust and rapport with customers and maximising sales.
- Human Resource Administration: Recording and processing staff expense forms, keeping record of used and remaining staff holiday entitlement.
- Completing shift reconciliation and float checklist forms to confirm cash and card totals for day's end and investigate any variances.
- Introduced cleaning matrix which increased customer satisfaction and positive feedback from 50% to 70%.
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
London
2024.05 - 2024.07
- Greeted and engaged customers in service areas and on sales floor, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Processed, stocked, and replenished garments on sales floor and in stock room, ensuring product availability.
- Maintained neat and tidy sales floor, contributing to positive shopping environment.
- Demonstrate proficiency in job knowledge (i.e. tills, shipment tasks, and fitting room guidelines)
Administration Assistant
Remedica Communications Ltd
London
2023.06 - 2023.11
- Assisted in administration for project, budget, and schedule creation on internal resource/project management system
- Facilitated data entry and established digital asset management platform for streamlined content retrieval
- Facilitated communication among internal team members to enhance collaboration
- Development of timelines and call notes as well as other administrative duties
- Aided in documenting Permission Managed Content to ensure compliance and accessibility
Office Administration Assistant
Vanderpump & Sykes LLP
London
2021.11 - 2022.01
- Communicated with clients to clarify enquiries and ensured smooth transfer to relevant departments.
- Prepared and administered files under supervision, assisting others in office with legal and general duties.
- Collaborated with rest of multidisciplinary team, prioritising tasks and carrying them out according to their level of importance and urgency.
- Executed stock purchase orders to maintain supply levels.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) - Qualification
University of Law
Birmingham 2024.09 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours -
University of Westminster
London 2018.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Computer literate: technically minded, able to develop software skills where needed
- Management skills: line manager to 22 members of leisure centre staff including cleaners, lifeguards, receptionists, and fitness instructors
- Communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with staff across numerous departments
Websites
Accomplishments
- Olympic Games - Represented Jamaica in swimming at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games and carried the Jamaican colours as a flag bearer during the opening ceremony.
- Swim for Jamaica - Promoted a fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Melissa, raising over £3,000.
Timeline
Trainee Solicitor
Campbell Chambers
2025.08 - 2025.12
Master of Laws (LLM) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) - Qualification
University of Law
2024.09 - 2025.07
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
2024.05 - 2024.07
Administration Assistant
Remedica Communications Ltd
2023.06 - 2023.11
Team Leader/Assistant Manager/Duty Manager
Fusion/GLI
2022.07 - 2024.08
Office Administration Assistant
Vanderpump & Sykes LLP
2021.11 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours -
University of Westminster
2018.09 - 2021.07