MARIA TRASA
London
Summary
Client-focused Dual-Qualified Solicitor with strong client care skills, responsible and passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Experienced, with a flexible attitude to work and proven ability to take initiative and be proactive. Motivated Lawyer with more than 6 years of progressive experience after graduation, eager to learn and passionate about the legal industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Real Estate Solicitor
Axiom Ince LTD
London
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared title deeds and leases for clients renting or buying properties
- Acted for individuals and company clients on various property transactions including sale, purchase, leasehold and freehold, leases, refinancing, de-enveloping, acting for lenders on mortgages
Consultant Conveyancer
Taylor Rose MW
London
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Managing my own residential conveyancing caseload as a fee earner, until completion of the matter (freehold and leasehold) and acting for most lenders
- Liaising with potential customers to determine needs and provide recommendations
- Using social media platforms to reach out to prospective clients and cultivate strong ties
- Liaising with potential customers to determine needs and provide recommendations and achieving business growth.
Property Lawyer
Palmers Solicitors
Kingston upon Thames
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed my own residential conveyancing caseload as a fee earner, until completion of the matter (freehold and leasehold) and acted for most lenders
- Provided first-class legal advice to clients for optimum outcomes
- Maintained exceptional knowledge by keeping abreast of industry research and changes
- Drafted legal documents, letters and contracts tailored to client's needs, ensuring complete accuracy.
Fee Earner
Jackson Longe Solicitors
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Handled my own conveyancing caseload as a fee earner (due diligence, enquiries, searches, report on title, acting for the lender, exchange of contracts, completion, stamp duty land tax, after completion formalities, registration at the
- Land Registry)
- Assisted in preparing Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney
- Drafted Commercial and Residential Leases
- Attended monthly and occasional networking meetings and events and built valuable connections for the firm
- Handled case management platform and filing of physical files
Trainee lawyer
Zervou and Associates law firm
Athens
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared complex cases for court, including researching, generating paperwork, interviewing and gathering evidence
- Finalized weekly and monthly hearing/meeting reports, managed calls and business correspondence
- Managed legal research and evidence collation to support cases and drafted a wide range of legal documents, including wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds
- Attended courts and tribunals to provide support, assistance and guidance to clients
- Conducted interviews to build cases, interviewing witnesses and key stakeholders
- Conducted legal research on behalf of clients to gather information and provide advice on case matters
- Shadowed Partners to gain skills in case management, legal research and client engagement.
Legal Assistant
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Law office Panagiotis Charalampidis
- Assisted lawyers by researching and consolidating information from legal resources
- Edited and revised legal opinion publications to reduce errors and increase clarity
- Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders
- Conducted pre-trial discovery, gathering evidence through research of records and witness interviews
- Interviewed clients, obtaining vital case information to support associates.
Education
SQE- Preparation Course, Law -
2023
Masters of Laws - Human Rights Law
University of London , Birkbeck College
2021
Bachelors of Laws - undefined
Democritus University of Thrace, Law School
2016
Skills
- Advanced research skills
- Legal document drafting
- Confident is using various Legal Case Management Systems: Mattersphere, Infotrack, LEAP, Clio, Redbrick
- Contract writing, Deed drafting and
- Submitting online applications on Various platforms (Land Registry HMRC, Court of Protection etc)
- Client interviews
- Conducting Due Diligence in Accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Policies
Affiliations
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
Greek Qualified Lawyer, Member of the Athens Bar Association (Bar Exam Grade:
8,52/10)
Languages
Greek
Native
Albanian
Fluent
French
Beginner
Timeline
Real Estate Solicitor
Axiom Ince LTD
07.2023 - Current
Consultant Conveyancer
Taylor Rose MW
10.2022 - 06.2023
Property Lawyer
Palmers Solicitors
11.2021 - 10.2022
Fee Earner
Jackson Longe Solicitors
11.2018 - 10.2021
Trainee lawyer
Zervou and Associates law firm
07.2016 - 07.2018
Legal Assistant
09.2014 - 06.2015
SQE- Preparation Course, Law -
Masters of Laws - Human Rights Law
University of London , Birkbeck College
Bachelors of Laws - undefined
Democritus University of Thrace, Law School
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