Madeline King
Halifax,Yorkshire
Summary
Organised and motivated legal professional with experience supporting associates with complex litigation cases. Proven expertise in managing case files, conducting thorough legal research and drafting legal documents. Skilled at liaising with clients, witnesses and opposing parties, with a strong ability to manage high-pressure situations whilst maintaining attention to detail. I am currently based in Halifax, actively seeking to relocate to Manchester for the next stage of my legal career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Assistant (Litigation)
Cornwalls
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2025.04 - 2026.03
- Managed case files, ensuring accurate documentation, organisation, and compliance with court deadlines.
- Prepared bundles for court hearings, trials, and mediations in accordance with procedural rules.
- Scheduled hearings, meetings, and deadlines, maintaining diaries.
- Supported urgent applications by coordinating last-minute filings and liaising with court staff under tight deadlines.
Legal Assistant (Float)
Holding Redlich
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2024.11 - 2025.04
- Assisted in disclosure and document review processes, including identifying key evidence and organising exhibits.
- Managing client billing and communicating with clients regarding billing inquiries, payment terms, and overdue payments.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by quickly learning new areas of law, and adjusting to diverse legal team dynamics.
Litigation Paralegal
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.11 - 2024.09
- Assisted with a range of property litigation matters, including possession, anti-social behavior enforcement, disrepair claims, and gas and general access injunctions.
- Drafted legal documents including witness statements, pleadings, court applications, and correspondence.
- Trial preparation, including drafting formal statements from clients and witnesses, preparing exhibits, reviewing court transcripts, and attending trials.
- Efficiently manage a caseload of up to 40 files, ensuring competing deadlines are met.
- Liaised with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties, maintaining professional and effective communication.
Legal Assistant
Oakwood Property Solicitors
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.07 - 2022.11
- Coordinating with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties involved in the property transaction to ensure smooth communication and progress.
- Preparing completion statements, ensuring that funds are in place, and coordinating the transfer of ownership on the completion day.
- Acting as the first point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries, and providing regular updates on the progress of their property transactions.
- Opening, maintaining, and organizing conveyancing files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible.
Education
Masters in Law (LLM) (Exempting) -
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2018.09 - 2022.09
Legal Practice Course (LPC) - Law
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon TyneA-Levels -
Lightcliffe Academy
HalifaxGCSEs -
Lightcliffe Academy
Halifax, CLDSkills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Commercial awareness
- Professionalism
- Great organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Legal Assistant (Litigation)
Cornwalls
2025.04 - 2026.03
Legal Assistant (Float)
Holding Redlich
2024.11 - 2025.04
Litigation Paralegal
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
2022.11 - 2024.09
Legal Assistant
Oakwood Property Solicitors
2022.07 - 2022.11
Masters in Law (LLM) (Exempting) -
Northumbria University
2018.09 - 2022.09
Legal Practice Course (LPC) - Law
Northumbria University
A-Levels -
Lightcliffe Academy
GCSEs -
Lightcliffe Academy