Sophie Eversfield
Law Penultimate Student
Manchester,MAN
Summary
A dedicated and motivated university student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at University of Manchester. With a strong academic foundation in law and a passion for social justice, I have gained practical experience as a legal intern at Citizens Advice. This role has allowed me to apply my legal knowledge, conduct research, and provide valuable advice to clients on a range of civil and administrative law matters.
My educational pursuits and hands-on experience have honed my legal research and writing skills, as well as my ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals. I am committed to the pursuit of justice and eager to continue my growth as a legal professional. An organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administration Support
Citizens Advice
Newtown, Powys
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provide Administrative support to all caseworkers as requested for all matters including setting up appointments and sitting in on advisors meetings with their clients, writing appropriate notes required. This would include any specific information client mentions that could be critical, dealing with multiple issues at once.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Use photocopier and other office machines as appropriate.
- Create and maintain filling systems in accordance with CAP systems and procedures.
- Record and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for dispatch.
- Maintain work records as required.
- Answer telephone and refer calls or take messages. U
- Send and respond to emails.
- Update client records on Casebook (database).
- Contact clients to arrange appointments.
- Chase up missing client information.
- Prepare client and creditor letters as directed by Caseworkers.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues and encourage good team-work with clear lines of communication.
- Maintain effective admin systems and records.
- Also was in charge of social media and created certain websites etc for Citizens Advice Powys
- Any other relevant administrative and support duties required to ensure smooth running of CAP.
Festive Colleague
Tesco
Newtown
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong organisational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Thrive on interaction and being a team player
- Learned new skills and gained retail knowledge
- Willing to go the extra mile for our customers
- Team player who is driven by fantastic customer service
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law LLB
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2022 - 12.2025
A Levels -
Newtown High School
Newtown, Powys 09.2020 - 06.2021
AS Levels -
Queen Elizabeth High School
Carmarthen 09.2019 - 06.2020
GCSE's -
Queen Elizabeth High School
Carmarthen 09.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
Case interpretation
Timeline
Bachelor of Laws - Law LLB
University of Manchester
09.2022 - 12.2025
Administration Support
Citizens Advice
01.2022 - 09.2022
Festive Colleague
Tesco
10.2021 - 01.2022
A Levels -
Newtown High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
AS Levels -
Queen Elizabeth High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
GCSE's -
Queen Elizabeth High School
09.2017 - 06.2019
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