Nicole Dodd
Winsford,United Kingdom
Summary
I am a hard working, enthusiastic LLB graduate with a variety of transferable skills, which I have acquired through working within the legal sector. I have also participated in a variety of unpaid charity work and I am seeking a challenging role which will provide me with personal and professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
EL/PL Fee Earner
Simpsons Solicitors
Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester
01.2024 - Current
- Managing a full case load of a mixture of portal and out of portal cases.
- Reviewing witness and expert evidence.
- Valuing injuries and reviewing medical report.
- Dealing with post issue cases and Court directions.
- Liaising with clients, defendant solicitors and negotiating settlement.
- Assessing claim prospects.
- Drafting applications, particulars of claim and fully trained on the damages claims portal.
Recovery Litigator
Keoghs LLP
Bolton
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Acknowledging instructions, liaising with clients and other parties
- Drafting appropriate documentation including Small Claims, Fast Track and Multi Track Part 7 proceedings
- Serving appropriate documentation upon any third parties where applicable
- Liaise with the Insurer client regarding liability and chase accordingly to expedite settlement or repudiation
- Obtain additional information and/or documentation from the insurer client and/or third parties to facilitate File Handler negotiations
- Follow up on outstanding instructions and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales
- Obtaining additional information and/or documentation as required from parties
- To provide general assistance and ad hoc duties to support other members of staff
- To ensure all case management and matter information is inputted on to the system in a timely and accurate manner to ensure completeness of records and to ensure accurate reporting of information to our clients
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- Working towards a target with a bonus system
Legal Recruitment Consultant
Interlink Talent Solutions
Salford, Manchester
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisting Partners, Solicitors and Paralegals in sourcing roles around the London area
- Liaising with clients from Legal 500 ranked, Magic Circle and US Firms
- Being the main point of contact between firms and candidates
- Collating my own network of clients and candidates and building rapport with firms
Portal Fee Earner
MJW Law Limited
Altrincham
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Having conduct of 200-250 RTA and ELPL cases
- Liaising with clients, Defendant Insurers and Solicitors
- Working to Court deadlines
- Working toward a target with a bonus system
- Drafting part 7 proceedings for holiday illness claims and reviewing disclosure documents and expert medical reports
- Valuing medical evidence
- Drafting Part 8 proceedings, preparing brief to counsel and bundles for infant approval hearings
- Negotiating settlement with Defendant insurers and solicitors
- Following the RAT portal process at stage 1, 2 and 3
Front of House
The Alvanley Arms Inn
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Providing outstanding customer service
- Ensuring the bar and restaurant are clean and tidy at all times
- Supervising other staff when required
- Dealing with customer’s requests and complaints when needed
- Full time 45-50 hours per week
Legal Assistant (Intern)
Bond Adams Solicitors
Leicester
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Partaking in office administrative duties
- Expanding my knowledge on contact law
- Legal research and consolidation of information
Marketing Executive
CPM
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Working as a self-employed merchandiser
- Filed marketing
- Data input and ordering stock
- Working towards targets and KPIs
Gateway Assessor
Citizens Advice
Leicester
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Expanding knowledge on different areas of law such as family, immigration and employment
- Customer service and providing first point of reference
- Fast pace and demanding environment
Stock Assistant
Aldi UK
Mold, UK
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Ensuring the store was clean and presentable at all times
- Ensuring the shelves were sufficiently stocked, maximising availability
- Working quickly and efficiently under high pressure situations
- Assisting customers with their shopping
Education
Law LLB -
University of Leicester
09.2015 - 05.2018
A-Levels - English Literature, History, Religious Studies and Welsh Baccalaureate (AACC)
Castell Alun Sixth Form
GCSE's - 10 GCSE's all A-C
Castell Alun High School
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- IT
- Time Management
- Punctuation and Grammar
- Communication
- Legal Research and Writing
Timeline
EL/PL Fee Earner
Simpsons Solicitors
01.2024 - Current
Recovery Litigator
Keoghs LLP
12.2022 - 03.2025
Legal Recruitment Consultant
Interlink Talent Solutions
08.2022 - 12.2022
Portal Fee Earner
MJW Law Limited
10.2018 - 12.2020
Front of House
The Alvanley Arms Inn
06.2018 - 10.2018
Legal Assistant (Intern)
Bond Adams Solicitors
06.2016 - 06.2018
Marketing Executive
CPM
01.2016 - 06.2018
Gateway Assessor
Citizens Advice
09.2015 - 05.2018
Law LLB -
University of Leicester
09.2015 - 05.2018
Stock Assistant
Aldi UK
03.2014 - 06.2016
A-Levels - English Literature, History, Religious Studies and Welsh Baccalaureate (AACC)
Castell Alun Sixth Form
GCSE's - 10 GCSE's all A-C
Castell Alun High School
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