Tim Hyman

*** ********* ****

St Johns

Worcester

WR2 4QB

079******** / adeitb@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile:

A personable, dedicated and highly efficient Legal Administrator. Exceptional communication skills with an ability to disseminate pertinent information clearly and effectively across to all levels, instilling confidence through careful management of sensitive situations. Commercially and strategically astute, ensuring optimum performance along with adherence to industry standards and organisational best practice. Additional expertise across Conveyancing, Wills & Probate, Family and Employment Law, coupled with experience assisting in the completion of legal transactions. Multifaceted and ambitious, now seeking a new professional challenge to combine existing knowledge and experience.

Core Competencies:

Effective engagement and negotiation with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Highly analytical: gathering, verifying, and interpreting qualitative / quantitative data to inform effective decision-making.

Governance: ensuring strict compliance with policy, legislation, and regulatory guidelines.

Case load management: including day-to-day management and resolution of risks/issues.

Creating documents in Word, as well as managing the creation of spreadsheets and presentations.

IT Skills: Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint.

Employment History:

May 2020 – Thompson & Bancks – Private Client Legal Secretary – One month due to Covid19

January 2018 to March 2020: FieldFisher Solicitors, Legal Administrator

Audio typing using case management system, including mailmerge to send out letters and offers

Creating bespoke spreadsheets and presentations as required from simple to complex

Opening and closing files and archiving

Dealing with both email and telephone queries, and using Excel to calculate offers after fees

Other administrative duties including first aid, as well as post distribution and processing.

Checking closing data of files and returning original documents.

August to December 2017 : Thursfields Solicitors, Legal Secretary (Temporary)

Audio typing using SOS case management system

Opening and closing files and archiving

Assisting with the entire conveyancing process from quote and Memorandum of Sale to post completion

Liaising with other solicitors, estate agents, Land Registry, banks and building societies to further the conveyancing process.

May to July 2017: Sydney Mitchell Solicitors, Birmingham, Legal Secretary (Temporary)

Liaising with Fee Earners to assist with both wills and probates.

Ensuring compliance to all necessary legislation.

Drafting and completing Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Drafting and distributing wills to clients.

Liaising with partners in order to assist with various administration work.

Arranging meetings for Solicitors and ensuring all required documentation was provided.

Scheduling, and making appointments for clients

Conducting various audio typing tasks.

Managing the preparation of files for Solicitors

December 2016 to April 2017: NHS Covercroft Centre, Droitwich, Medical Secretary (Temporary)

Audio typing letters, Notes and reports

Printing and posting correspondence

Telephone work

September 2011 - May 2016: Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors, Legal Secretary

Liaising with Fee Earners to assist with both wills and probates.

Ensuring compliance to all necessary legislation.

Drafting and completing Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Using SOS case management system in order to manage cases effectively.

Liaising with partners in order to assist with various administration work.

Overseeing land registry searches, bankruptcy searches and conveyancing work.

Probate management: liaising with individuals regarding assets of the deceased and assisting Fee Earners as required.

Arranging meetings for Solicitors and ensuring all required documentation was provided.

Conducting various audio typing tasks.

Managing the preparation of files for Solicitors and liaising with various internal departments where required to manage case files.

May 2008 - September 2011: Plexus Law Solicitors, Legal Secretary

Maintaining an excellent knowledge of employment law, as well as conducting audio typing tasks, taking witness statements and overseeing settlements and comprise agreements.

Early Career History:

March 2006 - May 2008: Harrison Clark Solicitors, Legal Secretary

May 2004 - March 2006: Parkinson Wright Solicitors, Legal Secretary

July 2003 - April 2005: Various roles working as an Administrator or Legal Secretary

July 2001 - June 2003: Thursfields Solicitors, Legal Secretary

June 2000 - July 2001: Pinsents Solicitors, Legal Secretary

March 1990 – June 2000: Job Centre Plus, Administration Officer

Education:

A levels: Law and History and Psychology

8 GCSEs

Training:

BTEC in Computing, Comptia 2009+ in Computer Essentials and Practical skills, MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) examinations in Computer skills.

Attending courses in Effective Writing, Administration Skills and OCR Level 3 in Counselling.

2015: Pitman Sage 50 2011 Course, 2015: Pitman Legal Secretary Wills & Probate Course.

RSA stage I Typing, RSA stage I, II & III Word Processing RSA stage I & II Audio Word Processing.

Student member of the Institute of Legal Executives: Passed Part I and Part II

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