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Laura Clarebout

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in IT, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office and adept use of legal research tools such as Lexis VisualFiles. Experienced in utilising case management software and accounting systems like Chrome River and Elite 3E, with a strong ability to conduct KPI analysis using tools such as Qlik. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive efficiency and innovation within a dynamic organisation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal Injury Claims Handler

ERS Insurance
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Managed portfolio of motor insurance personal injury claims from notification to settlement.
  • Reviewed evidence and negotiated with third parties and legal representatives.
  • Ensured timely and cost-effective claim resolutions in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Demonstrated analytical and communication skills while delivering customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Team Leader

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Swansea
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed a team within the Customer Service Centre to achieve targets and service level agreements.
  • Delivered consistent, high-quality customer service across all communication channels.
  • Conducted regular coaching and performance reviews to enhance service quality and compliance.

Supervisor

DAC Beachcroft
Newport
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supervised and mentored seven paralegal apprentices to foster academic and professional development.
  • Delivered training sessions and performed regular evaluations to assess performance progress.
  • Managed a diverse caseload of litigated matters while overseeing team casework.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental learning resources, ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Paralegal

DAC Beachcroft
Newport
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed high-volume caseload of motor claims, hire disputes, and personal injury matters.
  • Drafted court documents, including Defences and witness statements, while negotiating settlements.
  • Briefed counsel for trial preparation, ensuring comprehensive case coverage.
  • Consistently surpassed monthly KPIs by delivering high-quality work within SLAs.

Customer Service Supervisor

TOAST Clothing
Swansea
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supervised the customer service team, resolving complex and sensitive queries effectively.
  • Conducted staff appraisals and HR discussions to enhance team performance.
  • Managed daily operations of the team, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Developed and implemented a training scheme that remains in use today.

Work Experience

NHS Wales
Cardiff
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with the legal team for NHS Wales to gain first-hand exposure to the legal system in action and the resolution of personal injury claims.

Education

LLB Hons - Law

University of the West of England
09.2019 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Criminology - A, Law - A, Welsh Baccalaureate - A

Gorseinon College
09.2016 - 07.2019

GCSEs - 13 GSCE's from A to B including Maths and English

Bishop Vaughan
Swansea, City and County of Swansea

Skills

IT:

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal research tools including Lexis VisualFiles,

Case management software

  • Accounting systems such as Chrome River and Elite 3E
  • KPI analysis tools such as Qlik

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Injury Claims Handler

ERS Insurance
02.2025 - 07.2025

Team Leader

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
01.2024 - 01.2025

Supervisor

DAC Beachcroft
01.2023 - 01.2024

Paralegal

DAC Beachcroft
01.2022 - 01.2023

LLB Hons - Law

University of the West of England
09.2019 - 07.2022

Work Experience

NHS Wales
07.2019 - 07.2019

Customer Service Supervisor

TOAST Clothing
01.2018 - 01.2022

A-Levels - Criminology - A, Law - A, Welsh Baccalaureate - A

Gorseinon College
09.2016 - 07.2019

GCSEs - 13 GSCE's from A to B including Maths and English

Bishop Vaughan
Laura Clarebout