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Work History
Education
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Volunteered with University Law clinic
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Lauren Makepeace

Preston

Summary

Detail-oriented legal professional with extensive experience in proofreading legal documents, conducting thorough legal research, and ensuring confidentiality. Proficient in real estate conveyancing and implementing conveyancing processes, with a strong ability to organise case files and manage billing and invoicing. Demonstrates professional empathy and effective multitasking skills, adept at conflict resolution and calendar management. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal assistant

Napthens Solicitors
Preston
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth office operations by performing routine clerical tasks .
  • Liaised directly with clients to establish strong professional relationships.
  • Filed vital legal documentation within strict deadlines .
  • Supported solicitors by arranging completion dates and appointment schedules .
  • Managed highly confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Ensured client satisfaction with timely and accurate communication.
  • Coordinated meetings, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
  • Streamlined office procedures with effective administrative tasks.
  • Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
  • Updated client files in case management systems for accurate, current records.
  • Organised files and documentation to improve ease of information retrieval.

Legal assistant

Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors
Preston, Lancashire
11.2021 - 08.2022

Team Member

Kfc
Preston, Lancashire
06.2021 - 10.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
Preston, Lancashire
11.2019 - 07.2020

Education

Higher National Diploma - Law

University of Central Lancashire
09.2018 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Law, Sociology, History

New College, Pontefract
/2016 - /2018

GCSEs -

Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield
/2011 - /2016

Skills

  • Proofreading legal documents
  • Legal research proficiency
  • Confidentiality assurance
  • Professional empathy
  • Real estate conveyancing
  • Conveyancing processes implementation
  • Case file organisation
  • Effective multitasking
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Calendar management

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Muay Thai

Volunteered with University Law clinic

Spent 3 hours a week for 2 months in our University Law Clinic giving advice on a wide variety of subjects

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal assistant

Napthens Solicitors
08.2022 - Current

Legal assistant

Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors
11.2021 - 08.2022

Team Member

Kfc
06.2021 - 10.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
11.2019 - 07.2020

Higher National Diploma - Law

University of Central Lancashire
09.2018 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Law, Sociology, History

New College, Pontefract
/2016 - /2018

GCSEs -

Kettlethorpe High School
/2011 - /2016

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