Highly skilled paralegal with more than six years of experience in a variety of legal areas. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and accomplished in compiling, transforming and analyzing complex information through software. Expert in machine learning and large dataset management. Demonstrated success in identifying relationships and building solutions to business problems. I am committed to serving clients and achieving organisational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
11.2022 - 07.2023
Participated in difficult and complex criminal investigations.
Used deductive reasoning and analysis to make informed decisions and conclusions that would lead to prosecution.
Wrote detailed reports of the cases and submitted and kept records.
Interviewed the victims of crime and suspects and performed a lead role in interviews.
Worked with various crimes including theft, burglary, domestic abuse, hate crime, and missing persons.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Gathered and evaluated evidence.
Investigated the facts and circumstances of the crimes committed in order to identify the suspects and collected information that could not be easily obtained or that it was not obvious.
Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
Senior Knowledge development manager and paralegal
Stephenson Harwood LLP
07.2018 - 11.2022
Drafted correspondence.
Drafted and reviewed contracts, prepared court paperwork, conducted legal research, and supported lawyers and barristers in various areas of law such as contractual disputes, competition law, aviation, property, insolvency, equity, and asset management.
Summarised legal documents.
Assisted lawyers with disclosure and document review.
Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging and work order creation.
Converted documents from one application to another.
Transmitted documents, organised revisions and tracked changes.
Liaised with internal departments and teams including L&D, compliance, accounting and IT.
Communicated with clients, courts, and other external service providers (incl. auditors and tax advisors).
Conducted conflict checks, processed Know Your Client (KYC) and onboarding paperwork.
Managed multiparty claim in relation to Mastercard and Visa legal proceedings.
Participated in search of premises operations.
Developed and maintained training schedules and resources.
Implemented and delivered knowledge and practice development.
Maintained legal precedents and budget.
Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs.
Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Maintained and updated organised client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help lawyers negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
Paralegal/EO Document Reviewer
Serious Fraud Office
07.2017 - 07.2018
Assisted with investigations, attended team meetings and updated team on progress
Reviewed and analyzed digital material, conducted LLP, redaction and disclosure review.
Reviewed transcripts, statements, and prepared case summaries and file notes.
Conducted telephone conferences, took notes, and performed financial analysis.
Assisted with legal administrative tasks and drafted legal documents.
Scheduled and tracked deadlines of multiple active compliance audits.
Used electronic systems for data entry, tracking, and analysis.
Remained informed on current regulations, especially concerning Bribery laws.
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Collaborated with US federal agencies on investigations.
Used electronic systems for data entry, tracking and analysis.
Reviewed document management protocols and user activities against internal records policies and document management standards.
Litigation Paralegal
Philip Ross Solicitors
04.2016 - 06.2017
Dealt with land registry applications, attending client meetings, and preparing for court hearings.
Carried out conflict checks, processed KYC, and assisted property lawyers.
Organized and put together court documents, managed case files, made oral applications in court, drafted legal documents, and conducted legal research.
Attended client meetings, court hearings, and mediations.
Made oral final charging and stop notice applications.
Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Monitored changes in laws, regulations, and other legal matters.
Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements.
Organised evidence, exhibits, pleadings and other legal documents to support cases and prepare for trial.
Produced documents and created audio and visual media for presentation.
Collaborated with solicitors and barristers to develop strategies for each case.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Attended court hearings and mediations to take notes and document proceedings.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and CPR.
Analysed deeds.
Volunteer
Personal Support Unit
06.2015 - 03.2017
Assisted individuals in navigating the legal system. Provided emotional support to clients.
Kept client information confidential.
Answered client queries and provided information on available resources. Assisted clients in filling out forms and paperwork.
Referred clients to appropriate professionals for specialised assistance and maintained accurate records of client interactions and support provided