Yana Kasatkina
London
Summary
Accomplished legal professional skilled in legal research, drafting, contract review, and due diligence. Experienced in managing court filings, deadlines, and case management systems with accuracy and confidentiality. Strong analytical, organisational, and IT abilities, with a proven record of improving workflows and supporting team performance. Focused on delivering precise, ethical, and efficient legal support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Litigation Paralegal
Levenes Solicitors
London
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported solicitors in personal injury claims, including road traffic accidents and employer's liability.
- Drafted claim forms, schedules of loss, and witness statements for case preparation.
- Liaised with medical experts to collect evidence for substantiating claims.
- Managed client communication to deliver updates and gather vital information.
- Prepared court bundles, ensuring adherence to procedural deadlines.
- Managed 18 case files and maintained accurate records to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
Paralegal
TLT LLP
London
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Drafted and filed court documents including claim forms, possession claims, enforcement notices, and applications.
- Prepared comprehensive bundles for hearings, liaising with courts, counsel, and enforcement agents to ensure timely progression of cases.
- Managed mortgage enforcement and debt recovery matters, including repossession proceedings and asset recovery.
- Conducted legal research on banking, property, and regulatory disputes to support litigation strategies.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements, identifying potential litigation risks.
- Participated in testing and rollout of new case management software, improving efficiency in litigation support.
- Tracked court deadlines, managed schedules, and maintained progress reports to ensure compliance with strict timelines.
- Managed 10 cases simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Michelmores LLP
London
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted document review for litigation and regulatory cases, classifying privileged, confidential, and relevant material.
- Assisted with disclosure, bundle preparation, and internal briefings for hearings.
- Helped prepare legal bundles and reports, summarizing litigation documents and supporting internal briefings.
- Provided administrative and legal coordination support, tracking legal actions and working closely with internal teams and external counsel.
- Developed expertise in specific areas of commercial litigation, including contract disputes, intellectual property matters, and regulatory compliance.
- Drafted and reviewed more than 300 legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
Banking Operations Specialist
Delta Bank
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Reviewed and processed internal client agreements and payment documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Helped implement new digital workflows for order processing and record keeping enhancing document traceability and efficiency.
- Liaised with compliance departments and provided internal support on due diligence processes.
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures of bank orders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Paralegal
Air Advisor
Kyiv
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported solicitors with case preparation for banking and litigation matters, including asset recovery and enforcement of claims.
- Prepared and reviewed court documents, such as default notices and orders for repossession.
- Conducted research on legal precedents, financial laws, and EU legislation to advice clients on their legal rights and obligations.
- Assisted with billing and financial report preparation, ensuring accurate invoicing and adherence to firm is standards.
- Provided legal administrative support, including filing, organizing case files, and maintaining confidential information.
- Developed and implemented debt recovery complaints for the company under EU law, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Education
BA - Law
European University
Kyiv 10.2014 - 01.2018
LLM - International Business Law
BPP University
London 09.2020 - 01.2021
LLB - Law
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Legal research and writing
- Court filings and deadlines
- Organizational skills
- Case management software
- Client confidentiality and ethics
- Contract review and analysis
- Due diligence processes
- Data analysis and reporting
- Legal billing and time tracking
- Mentoring and training
- Multilingual: Russian, Ukrainian
- Communication skills
- Drafting skills
- IT proficiency
Certification
- Compliance Administrator Certificate-2025
- The Legal Cheek Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme-2024
- College of Marine, River Fleet of the Kyiv- 2012
- Family Mediation Course -2013
Languages
Ukrainian
Native
Russian
Native
German
Elementary
Activities & Volunteering
Volunteering–Food Cycle 2025
Virtual Experience Program- 2024
Internship Commercial Law-2024
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Levenes Solicitors
08.2025 - 12.2025
Paralegal
TLT LLP
03.2022 - 06.2025
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Michelmores LLP
09.2021 - 01.2022
LLM - International Business Law
BPP University
09.2020 - 01.2021
Banking Operations Specialist
Delta Bank
03.2019 - 09.2020
Paralegal
Air Advisor
08.2018 - 08.2019
BA - Law
European University
10.2014 - 01.2018
LLB - Law
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2013 - 01.2017