Orvedi Kalenga
Birmingham
Summary
A skilled legal professional with expertise in legal research, insolvency litigation, and debt recovery techniques. Proficient in contract law and legal writing, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. Committed to advancing a career in the legal field by leveraging core competencies to achieve successful outcomes in challenging cases.
Focused Solicitor committed to delivering positive outcomes through clear, helpful client guidance. Impartial and fair for professional support during sensitive cases. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making for good case progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Solicitor
Morgan Phelps Solicitors
04.2022 - 04.2026
- Drafting application notice and statement of case.
- Drafting of Contract and proceedings application.
- Ensured thorough understanding of each case by reviewing all relevant information and laws thoroughly.
- Provided comprehensive advice, resulting in informed decision-making by clients.
- Identified potential risks in each case, mitigating negative impacts effectively.
- Resolved complex legal challenges to ensure client satisfaction.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues resulting in efficient case management and resolution.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in law ensuring accurate advice given always.
- Enhanced client relationships through effective communication and empathy.
- Worked on high-profile cases leading to enhanced firm reputation.
- Organised regular updates to clients about the progress of their cases, promoting transparency and trustworthiness within the firm's services.
Shift Manager
Pepe’s
Worcester
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Providing excellent customer service, including talking to customers in order to improve the service and dealing with any complaints.
- As team leader, managing and assigning roles.
- Motivating the team to achieve set goals.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, resulted in better customer interactions..
- Managed inventory control, reduced wastage.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high service standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by overseeing staff training programmes.
Crown Prosecution Service (West Midlands)
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Demonstrated good time management by researching and analysing information and completing activities in a limited amount of time.
- Communicated effectively, talking clearly and giving my opinion in regard to the debate.
- Listened to others and understood their point of view.
- Worked well in team, dealing with legal issues and problem solving.
Warwickshire Legal Services (WLS)
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Tailored service to each client and provided a solution which best resolved their problem and achieved their aim.
- Developed strong organisational skills due to being in charge of managing the documents and making sure the court dates were recorded and relevant documents produced in good time.
- Assisted solicitors with their work as they prepared for court including helping with transcription of interviews.
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
Birmingham
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Ensured we met the cash flow report deadline and achieved the daily sales targets.
- To promote sales, sent a text to all customers in the system about any offers we had on.
- Acting as a team leader, managed a team of 3 – 9 staff depending on the day of the week. Assigned the individual tasks and moved people to different tasks depending on what was needed to be done.
- Motivated the team by providing prizes and competitions for the employees, such as a voucher for the employee with the best customer’s feedback.
Employee
Home Fundraising
Birmingham
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed my communication skills through interacting with people of different ages and adapting my communication to be clear to each client.
- Managed my time carefully as I had to knock on a certain number of doors per hour and was concise when giving them all the important information.
- Worked hard to build a good rapport with and was empathetic towards the diverse people I spoke to.
Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic (BLAC)
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Strengthened my communication skills through contacting clients to book appointment.
- Managed timing of appointments, giving solicitors notice when their appointments were overlapping.
- Prioritised my own work, as to when to make phone calls, type up the interviews and file documents.
- Built rapport with clients to gain the necessary information and advise on the documents they would need to bring.
Education
LLM LPC - Immigration Law, Family Law, Criminal Law
University of Law
Birmingham 01.2020 - 01.2021
LLB Law -
University of Law
Birmingham 01.2017 - 01.2020
A levels - Law B, French D, Psychology D
Solihull Sixth Form
01.2015 - 01.2017
GCSEs - 1-A, 1-B, 7C
Ninestiles School Academy
Birmingham 01.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
- Legal research competency
- Insolvency litigation
- Debt recovery techniques
- Contract law
- Legal writing
Interests
- Played for a football team (Olton Raven) for 3 years. Developed teamwork skills.
- Member of basketball team and played rugby in Ninestiles Academy for 2 years. Developed strong teamwork and leadership skills.
- I am cocktail trained.
- Interpretation in church.
Languages
French
Fluent
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Playing musical Instrument
- Scuba Diving
Accomplishments
I featured in the R3 Association Business Recovery magazine
Timeline
Solicitor
Morgan Phelps Solicitors
04.2022 - 04.2026
Crown Prosecution Service (West Midlands)
11.2020 - 11.2020
Shift Manager
Pepe’s
09.2020 - 02.2022
Warwickshire Legal Services (WLS)
02.2020 - 04.2020
LLM LPC - Immigration Law, Family Law, Criminal Law
University of Law
01.2020 - 01.2021
Employee
Home Fundraising
06.2018 - 09.2018
Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic (BLAC)
01.2018 - 07.2018
LLB Law -
University of Law
01.2017 - 01.2020
A levels - Law B, French D, Psychology D
Solihull Sixth Form
01.2015 - 01.2017
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2015 - 12.2018
GCSEs - 1-A, 1-B, 7C
Ninestiles School Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015