Emily Oldfield Email and Phone Number

This role involves assisting the Fee Earners with the legal aspects of the conveyancing process including preparing documentation such as contracts and bills, checking titles, requesting searches and liaising with Clients, Referrers, Solicitors and Estate Agents.

I chose to volunteer in this role during summer 2015. Before starting in this role, I received training for client and interview management skills, as well as the main legal advice areas. I worked voluntary alongside another colleague providing confidential advice and legal help to members of the public who had enquires about various legal issues.Responsibilities: • Interviewing the client to find the diagnosis of the legal problem• With the support of a qualified solicitor, explore with the client their options in terms of their legal rights and agree action to resolve the problem• Drafting legal letters • Case recording • Researching the relevant legal issues I also chose to work in this clinic in my final year of university instead of completing a dissertation. (September 2016 – May 2017)

I worked at Sainsbury’s as a cashier. My main role included serving customers and making sure I was polite and friendly to give them a pleasant shopping experience. This has allowed me to build on my communication skills and build quick relationships with new people. Other responsibilities: • Money handling.• Supervising and training new staff on checkouts. • Dealing with customer complaints.• Helping other staff members with questions or queries about their role.

I had the opportunity to work at Capsticks Solicitors for a week during Summer 2016. I worked in the Dispute Resolution Team alongside qualified solicitors and paralegals. This allowed me to gain an insight into the world of law, as well as allowing me to gain experience in an office environment. Responsibilities: • Draft witness statements along with bundling them up.• Preparing draft letters to tenants which involved researching, setting out the law and explaining the tenants’ rights. • Attending meetings and greeting clients with the partner of Capsticks Solicitors