Rania Minhas
Manchester,England
Summary
A dedicated Crown Court Clerk with two years of experience in criminal and civil law, skilled in public speaking, drafting and handling documents and managing the courtroom.. An avid communicator, proficient in managing complex legal documentation and adept at using advanced legal research tools to support case outcomes. Passionate about supporting legal teams with thorough case management and research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Crown Court Clerk
HMCTS
Manchester
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted legal research using generative AI systems to assist the judiciary in case workload.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents including contracts, indictments and court orders containing judicial rulings.
- Managed courtrooms before, during and after hearings ensuring all parties adhere to court protocol.
- Managed a number of cases simultaneously to ensure court time is used efficiently.
- Liaised with both Circuit and High Court judges in the event that counsel miss any outstanding legal matters to ensure it is dealt with a cases are not listed under the slip rule.
- Answer legal queries from solicitors, barristers and judge prior to the commencement of hearings.
- Responsible for checking other clerks cases before they are exported to all parties.
- Utilised Microsoft 365 tools to complete casework, such as excel spreadsheets on casework.
Legal intern
Pinsent Masons
Manchester
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed the workload in the inbox and dealing with queries in order of urgency.
- Created a presentation for trainee solicitors about the regarding contract focusing on the differences between conditions, warranties and innominate terms.
- Proofread and edited solicitation letters ensuring accuracy in communication with clients or opposing parties before shadowing a conference between a solicitor and advocate.
Weekend sales assistant
Greggs Bakery
Manchester
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Built rapport with customers through friendly and engaging conversations, thereby advertising and providing promotions to customers
- Collaborated effectively with team members during busy sale periods.
- Provided helpful suggestions in terms of marketing promotion, resulting in upselling opportunities.
- Accepted card, cash and cheque payments in POS register system.
Virtual intern
Slaughter and May
Remote
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared an attendance note for a telephone conference and noted verbatim any relevant information consequential to case development.
- Reviewed a draft heads and terms, amending any errors made by an associate, ensuring all documents were in the correct form before its submission to the client.
- Created a marketing campaign for the firm, utilising compelling marketing tactics such as company reviews, a deal from the firm to build brand loyalty and adhere to the expectations of the anticipated client base.
- Drafted a flow chart reviewing company sales and calculating losses by comparing the firm's financial reports.
Legal intern
Linder Myers Solicitors
Manchester
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked in a multitude of departments, analysing the cross sectoral approach of firms and how each department intersects and collaborates.
- Organised paginated case bundles before tribunal hearings.
- Enhanced understanding of legal procedures by conducting research on misrepresentations in contract law.
Volunteer
Lark Hill Primary School
Stockport
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Volunteered at a local special needs primary school, assisting teachers in their daily activities and assisted students in their learning.
- Built a friendly relationship with all students, assisting them in their reading material and keeping special needs children focused on their learning material for an extensive amount of time.
Education
PGDL & LLM - Law Conversion Course (Masters)
BPP Law School
Online 01.2025 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
King's College London
London 09.2020 - 09.2023
A-Levels - Sociology, Religious Studies, English Literature
Sale Grammar School
Manchester 09.2018 - 09.2020
GCSEs - Subjects ranging from Mathematics, English, Sciences and Humanities.
The Barlow RC High School
Manchester 09.2013 - 07.2018
Skills
- Proficient in legal research tools including common platform, the national generative AI tool used by courts in England and Wales
- Public speaking in court via verdicts and arraignments
- Ability to manage multiple external and internal priorities under tight deadlines whilst managing the courtroom
- Strong negotiation skills with barristers and members of the judiciary
- Proficient use in IT including Microsoft 365
Timeline
PGDL & LLM - Law Conversion Course (Masters)
BPP Law School
01.2025 -
Legal intern
Pinsent Masons
12.2024 - 12.2024
Crown Court Clerk
HMCTS
11.2023 - Current
Virtual intern
Slaughter and May
09.2023 - 09.2023
Weekend sales assistant
Greggs Bakery
07.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
King's College London
09.2020 - 09.2023
Legal intern
Linder Myers Solicitors
07.2019 - 07.2019
Volunteer
Lark Hill Primary School
07.2019 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Sociology, Religious Studies, English Literature
Sale Grammar School
09.2018 - 09.2020
GCSEs - Subjects ranging from Mathematics, English, Sciences and Humanities.
The Barlow RC High School
09.2013 - 07.2018
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