Kevin Ballentine
Belfast
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with proven expertise in Microsoft Office, communication, and analytical thinking. Demonstrates strong time management and team collaboration skills, effectively training and mentoring colleagues as well as working alongside others towards a certain goal. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve drive continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Analyst
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
10.2020 - 09.2025
- Responsible for managing an allocated case load, ensuring all files remained up to date.
- Progressed files by analysing claims and performing consequential loss analysis.
- Served as the only legal analyst within a small QC team in one of the firms biggest projects, trusted to review and identify errors in letters drafted by solicitors and other senior members of the team before they were issued to applicants
- Conducted multiple training sessions for incoming solicitors, managers, and other colleagues to facilitate effective onboarding and project integration.
- Responded to client queries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Collaborated with barristers and senior solicitors to achieve project deadlines.
- Coordinated with global teams, facilitating effective communication across projects.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent time management by prioritising certain tasks to meet evolving client demands.
Customer Assistant
S.D Bells Tea & Coffee Specialists
06.2013 - 09.2020
- Negotiated large orders of cafetières and premium coffees.
- Provided expert advice on complete product range and services offered.
- Set up and organised stall while maintaining optimal stock levels across products.
- Handled cash and card sales, ensuring accuracy in monetary transactions.
Education
LLB Bachelor of Laws - Law
Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast 01.2015 - 01.2019
Secondary Education -
Rathmore Grammar School
01.2008 - 01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Affiliations
Sports
- Founding member of Stranmillis Rovers Football Club set up in 2020. A club established by a group of friends which have been competing in the BDFL for 4 years. Assist in running the club through setting up matches, recruiting players and holding
fundraising events. No silverware yet - but we're patient.
- Passionate runner, training five times per week with a current goal of achieving a sub-18-minute 5km.
- Actively involved in tennis, playing regularly at Belfast Boat Club.
Timeline
Legal Analyst
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
10.2020 - 09.2025
LLB Bachelor of Laws - Law
Queen’s University Belfast
01.2015 - 01.2019
Customer Assistant
S.D Bells Tea & Coffee Specialists
06.2013 - 09.2020
Secondary Education -
Rathmore Grammar School
01.2008 - 01.2015
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