Rachel Harries
Summary
Experienced paralegal with Law and LPC qualifications focused on developing practical skills , legal knowledge and progressing towards qualification as a solicitor. Proactive and organised candidate capable of offering precise and timely assistance , strong communication and Aiming to leverage these skills to enhance comptence within the legal environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Paralegal
Hugh James Solicitors
Cardiff
2022.04 - Current
- Military Department
- Supported busy litigation teams under strict deadlines pressure.
- Document review for ongoing matters and maintain required compliance standards.
- Manage client correspondence and telephone calls too deliver updates.
- Adapted to rapidly changing circumstances while remaining organised, detail-focused, and meeting demands.
- Lender Department
- Managed case progression to completion.
- Requested redemption statements and liaised with clients regularly.
- Developed time managements skills to meet completion deadlines and strengthened problem - solving skills to identify and resolve outstanding issues that could delay completion.
Administrative assistant
Baker Ashley Solicitors
2021.11 - 2022.04
- Took initial information from clients making contact with the firm
- Coordinated communication between conveyancers, clients, and estate agents.
- Ensuring timely updates and addressing queries efficiently.
Education
LLB Law (Legal Practice exempting)
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 09/2018 - 06/2022
A-Levels
Coleg y Cymoedd
Nantgarw, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09/2016 - 06/2018
Skills
- IT : Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word , Excel , and Powerpoint)
- Legal databases : LexisNexis , VisualFiles
- Electronic filing systems use
- Time recording and billing calculations
Timeline
Paralegal
Hugh James Solicitors
2022.04 - Current
Administrative assistant
Baker Ashley Solicitors
2021.11 - 2022.04
A-Levels
Coleg y Cymoedd
09/2016 - 06/2018
LLB Law (Legal Practice exempting)
University of South Wales
09/2018 - 06/2022