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I am a reliable, patient and hard-working individual with enthusiasm to learn new skills and strive for efficiency in every task I undertake. I value integrity in the working environment and remain professional in all circumstances.
I am a dependable team player and good decision-maker with strong customer service skills, proven through my employment history supporting partners/fee earners and managing competing deadlines and workloads. I am self-motivated and committed to contributing to organisational success.
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Work Experience
Practice Executive at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
July 1, 2024 - PresentProvided executive support within a law firm, including extensive diary and scheduling management (meetings, conferences, appointments, deadline reminders, and room bookings). Handled billing processes such as creating pre-bills, preparing documents (iPrepares and Time Sheet Writer), processing invoices, and monitoring work in progress (WIP). Managed email correspondence for partners by filtering, evaluating, prioritising, addressing queries, and escalating when required. Supported the full matter lifecycle from opening to closure, including conflict processes and information barrier management. Coordinated complex multi-location travel arrangements (visas, accommodation, itineraries) and arranged internal events and hospitality (lunches, dinners). Filed documents and emails on IManage.
Personal Assistant at Hughes Fowler Carruthers
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024Supported a family law firm with diary management (deadline reminders and meeting room bookings). Produced copy-typed and audio-typed legal documents (audio typing at 70WPM), including minute taking. Managed incoming emails across multiple accounts and prepared documents and correspondence for review, finalising after edits. Completed monthly billing tasks including chasing payments, sending invoices, processing and monitoring expenses reimbursements and cheque requests, and paying third-party costs such as translation and court fees. Liaised with the Court, uploaded documents to the divorce portal, and coordinated with other law firms. Handled client and new enquiry interactions via phone, email, and in person. Managed filing, file opening, archiving, scanning, and printing upon request.
Legal Secretary at Latham & Watkins
March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023Legal secretary supporting the Corporate Global Chair and partners/attorneys in Corporate Capital Markets. Arranged business travel for conferences and meetings (flights, taxis, hotels). Managed extensive diaries including billing and deadline reminders. Handled legal document management including amending, creating, and comparing documents. Monitored incoming work requests via ServiceNow and prioritised tasks accordingly. Managed billing queries, time recording, payment chasing, and invoice issuing. Processed expenses, cheque requests, and third-party invoices, and coordinated scanning/printing for larger jobs. Booked meeting rooms and liaised with internal departments for catering requirements.
Legal Secretary at Bindmans LLP
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022Worked in the criminal department supporting 10 fee earners and trainees/paralegals with department work. Managed diaries including deadline reminders and travel/meeting/conference arrangements. Liaised with clients and new enquiries via phone, email, and in person. Completed audio typing (70WPM), copy typing, and prepared manuscripts and minutes. Monitored multiple email accounts and handled incoming/outgoing post. Managed filing, opening files, archiving, scanning, and printing. Prepared and managed documents and correspondence, producing drafts for review. Produced monthly billing, chased payments, processed expenses reimbursements and cheque requests, and paid third-party costs such as translation and court fees. Maintained case management systems and liaised with Court and CPS, including serving documents and managing court hearings.
Legal Secretary at Laurus London Solicitors
March 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019Worked in the family department as a legal secretary. Drafted divorce-related legal documents for review, including petitions, statement of issues, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, and other legal documents. Prepared, proofread, and served applications to the Court including C100 and C1A. Completed audio dictation, copy typing, and handled manuscripts, minutes, and legal documents. Prepared letters and legal documents for review and liaised with clients by phone, email, and in person. Opened files electronically and in hard copy, and supported scanning, filing, and printing. Performed accounting tasks including billing and expenses, and handled internal/external telephone enquiries.
Education
Level 3 CILEX Legal Secretary (Distinction) at Epping Forest College
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019GCSEs at Debden Park High School
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015Level 3 CILEX Legal Secretary (Distinction) at Epping Forest College
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019GCSEs at Debden Park High School
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015Qualifications
Level 3 CILEX Legal Secretary (Distinction)
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019Industry Experience
Professional Services, Government
Experience Level
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