This candidate offers 13 years of experience as a Paralegal, primarily within employment law. Their recent work has included filing court documents, preparing briefs and conducting legal research, with regular responsibility for matter preparation and brief preparation. They are comfortable using iManage, Westlaw and LEAP, and are confident learning new systems when processes or reporting requirements change. Colleagues would describe them as commercially minded, proactive and solutions focused, with a consistent focus on accuracy, follow-through and clear communication. One of their stronger recent contributions involved work that supported complex matters, while they also contributed to initiatives that improved matter preparation. They are used to working with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders, and can adjust their communication style depending on the audience and urgency of the issue. The candidate is particularly strong in legal research and document review, and tends to approach problems by understanding the detail first before deciding on a practical next step. They have also had exposure to commercial law, giving them a useful ability to adapt to different operating environments, systems and stakeholder expectations. They are now looking for a contract role with meaningful project work. In their next move, a role with clearer development pathways is an important consideration. They are open to hybrid working where the role allows it and value clear expectations around performance. In interview, they present as considered and straightforward, with a preference for giving practical examples rather than overstating their experience.
