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Megan Clifton

Newcastle upon Tyne

Summary

A highly motivated and versatile postgraduate law student with strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills, complemented by a sharp attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

Equipped with strong analytical and research abilities, gained through academic and practical legal experiences, and adept at managing multiple tasks in high-pressure environments.

Strong interpersonal skills foster effective collaboration, making me well-suited to support HR functions and contribute to a productive and cohesive workplace, while quickly adapting to new responsibilities within the field.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Assistant

Kenmare Resources PLC
Dublin
2024.03 - 2024.05

Outline

Provided comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the company secretary while successfully managing the demands of full-time LLM studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managed and maintained an up-to-date diary for the company secretary, ensuring that all commitments were effectively organised.
  • Organised logistics for 3 corporate events and 5 business trips, contributing to smooth operations and saving the company 7% on travel costs through efficient bookings.
  • Compiled and reviewed documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Legal Intern

Mathesons LLP
Dublin
2023.01 - 2023.02

Outline

Provided comprehensive legal research and administrative support in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acted as a primary liaison between clients and the team, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Accurately recorded and distributed minutes for 6 high-priority meetings, ensuring all key discussions and action items were documented with 100% follow-up completion rate.
  • Typed, collated, and filed over 50 legal reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with internal filing standards.

Education

Masters of Law -

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
2023.09 -

Bachelor of Law -

Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
2019.09 - 2022.07

A-Levels - Spanish (A) Portuguese (A) German (C)

Sedbergh School
Sedbergh, Cumbria
2014.09 - 2019.06

Skills

  • Proficient in all MS Office software
  • Mac and PC user
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • Adaptability
  • Reliability
  • Problem solving
  • Multitasking

Work History

Team Leader at Revolucion de Cuba, Newcastle

June 2021 — February 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Led a team of 10+ staff members in a fast-paced environment, improving service efficiency and customer satisfaction ratings based on feedback surveys.

 • Successfully helped run 2 recruitment days, interviewing and onboarding 5 new employees.
• Conducted quarterly performance reviews for select team members.
• Played a pivotal role in implementing training sessions that increased compliance with company policies, enhancing team cohesion and operational standards.

Languages

Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Norwegian
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Scuba diving
  • Volunteering
  • DIY crafting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant

Kenmare Resources PLC
2024.03 - 2024.05

Masters of Law -

Newcastle University
2023.09 -

Legal Intern

Mathesons LLP
2023.01 - 2023.02

Bachelor of Law -

Northumbria University
2019.09 - 2022.07

A-Levels - Spanish (A) Portuguese (A) German (C)

Sedbergh School
2014.09 - 2019.06
Megan Clifton