Kendra Asare Gyimah
Summary
A reliable and self-sufficient person interested in a career in compliance, risk and law. With an inquisitive mind for knowledge, research, and analysis. My International Relations degree was centred on subjects such as social justice, political science, and philosophy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Clerk and Facilities Assistant
12 King's Bench Walk
London, City of London
Current - Current
- Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
- Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention.
- Updated client files in case management systems for accurate, current records.
- Organised files and documentation to improve ease of information retrieval.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Scanned, faxed and archived documentation for robust case files.
- Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
- Met practice, firm and legal standards for compliant case management.
- Actioned legal procedures according to instruction, supporting Partners' caseload management.
- Managed high volume client caseloads through planning and organisation.
Business Market Research Interviewer
QRS Research
Hereford, Herefordshire
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Helped interviewees understand survey questions while remaining impartial.
- Result oriented team player able to fulfil a quota of over 20 business surveys per day.
- Maintaining a conscientious telephone manner resulting in delivering 33 calls per hour.
- Applied different interview techniques to extract as much data as possible.
- Explained interview purposes as appropriate to help get people onboard.
- Followed scripts, questionnaires and survey templates to ask specific questions.
- Entered participant responses onto database using computer-assisted interviewing system.
Legal Administrator
Boothroyds Criminal Defence Solicitors
12.2021 - 08.2022
- transcribed meetings and assisted lawyers in collecting legal and factual documents.
- Produced, corrected, and sent standard letters to clients and other parties.
- Communicating with opposing counsel, chambers, clients, judicial administrative staff.
- Booked appointments for clients and checking court listings to notify both solicitors, clients of upcoming dates at Crown, Magistrates Courts across London.
- Written legal letters from dictations at a typing speed of 50 wpm.
- Opened and updated files on the internal case management system in accordance with internal procedures.
- Accurately complete solicitors' dictation as efficiently as possible.
- Typed letters, memoranda and emails to convey accurate and professional information.
- Proofread and revised draft documents daily to optimise formatting, punctuation and consistency.
- Coordinated delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Used case management system to monitor and maintain case-related information and court deadlines.
- Received hand-written notes from staff and transcribed wording into organised digital files.
- Revised previously prepared legal documents to reflect changing information or improve compliance with standards.
Business Administration Assistant
SV Academy LTD
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Arranged supplies, documents and spaces for meetings.
- Screened incoming phone calls and relayed detailed messages.
- Organised master calendar of appointments, operational targets and projects.
Legal Receptionist
North Kensington Law Centre
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Answered telephone calls and relayed messages effectively, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout.
- Processed and filed incoming and outgoing mail, thoroughly maintaining records for maximum efficiency.
- Filling and managing important sensitive information of clients.
- Coordinating legal invoices and payments.
- Making appointments and meetings when required.
- Answering client calls and new enquires.
- Able to provide a pleasant and congenial experience to clients.
- Remaining calm and resolute when communicating with distressed and frustrated clients.
Tutor in History and Sociology
University of Essex
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Mentoring two sixth form students as their transition into more difficult academic studying.
- Provided academic support, recommended relevant academic resources and tips on personal statements for university applications.
- Improved mentees essay writing skills and time management for coursework and exams on subjects such as Sociology and History.
- Taught important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
Education
BA (Hons) International Relations - Politics
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex 10.2017 - 06.2020
A-levels - undefined
The Bexleyheath Academy Sixth
Skills
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Detail oriented with exceptional proofreading, writing, and editing skills
- Ability to audio type and use digital dictation equipment
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Clerk and Facilities Assistant
12 King's Bench Walk
Current - Current
Business Market Research Interviewer
QRS Research
08.2022 - 04.2024
Legal Administrator
Boothroyds Criminal Defence Solicitors
12.2021 - 08.2022
Business Administration Assistant
SV Academy LTD
03.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Receptionist
North Kensington Law Centre
06.2020 - 07.2021
Tutor in History and Sociology
University of Essex
06.2018 - 02.2020
BA (Hons) International Relations - Politics
University of Essex
10.2017 - 06.2020
A-levels - undefined
The Bexleyheath Academy Sixth
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