Maxine Curry
Dayjob Limited
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
England
T: 0044 123 456 7890
E: info@dayjob.com


PERSONAL SUMMARY

Maxine has a proven ability to take charge and work closely with other colleagues as part of a team effort to produce outstanding results in a court of law. She is an expert at researching case studies, writing legal strategies and staying up to date with legislation. As a committed individual, she leaves nothing to chance and is prepared to work weekends and late-night hours when preparing for a trial. In her current role she covers a broad range of sectors and services including but not limited to Intellectual Property, Financial Services and Retail. Being a superb communicator means she can develop new client relationships and build and maintain existing ones. During her career she has acted alongside lawyers in other offices and major international law firms. What really makes her stand out is her ability to ensure that all her junior staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competencies required to perform their role. As a strategic thinker who possesses solid business acumen, she is able to organize and manage multiple priorities. Right now, she would like to join an institution where she can eventually work her way up to becoming a partner in the firm.

 

CAREER HISTORY

LAWYER – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for advising clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.

Duties;

  • Effectively dealing with enquiries from referral agencies or directly from prospective new clients.
  • In a case where the firm is unable to act, identifying alternative sources of advice for the client.
  • Maintaining a proper diary system of court, meetings, limitations and tribunal dates.
  • Representing clients in legal proceedings.
  • Invoicing clients by delivery of a detailed narrative bill.
  • Ensuring under performance in junior staff is managed.
  • Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations.
  • Instructing barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court on behalf of clients.
  • Meeting with high end decisionmakers.
  • Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency on cases as necessary.
  • Managing and overseeing paralegals and legal assistants.

 

JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location

JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location


KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

  • Adapting style of communication appropriate to the needs of different types of clients.
  • Good numerical skills and can understand financial statements and account information.
  • Managing individuals or teams through line management.
  • Prepared to travel when required to meet clients and contacts.
  • Explaining the law and giving general legal advice.
  • Can listen to other people in a compassionate manner and without interrupting them.

Personal

  • Managing own continuing professional development.
  • Can speak clearly in front of a professional audience.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Family law
Witness statements
Collating evidence
Criminal law
Commercial work

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

University name  –  Degree details              Study Dates
College name      –  Qualifications                Study Dates
School name       –  Subjects / Grades          Study Dates

 

REFERENCES

Available on request.

 

 

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