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Maria Nordquist

Address: 42 Balmoral Place, AB10 6HP, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Email address: marianordquist@gmail.com

Phone number: 015 99999999

Profile

Accomplished and results-oriented Attorney with a proven track record of executing diverse legal responsibilities to deliver strategic legal counsel and advocate for clients in a variety of cases. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and adeptness at working autonomously. Seeking a Solicitor role with a cutting-edge legal practice.

Work experience

08/2017 - 12/2018, Private Client Solicitor, Batt Broadbent Solicitors LLP, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Provided expert legal guidance to clients based on own judgement and knowledge.
Conducted thorough research and analysis to locate pertinent information, including confidential legal documents, financial statements, and reports.
Oversaw and directed a team of 5 junior solicitors, assigning tasks and completing additional legal duties as directed by executives.
Collaborated with colleagues to optimize company legal processes.

06/2015 - 08/2017, Conveyancing Solicitor, Homden Property Lawyers, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Offered legal counsel and expertise to clients on a variety of legal matters, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
Partnered with conveyancing solicitors and actively engaged in weekly team meetings to enhance knowledge and pinpoint areas for enhancement.
Oversaw a network of 20 external solicitors.

05/2013 - 08/2013, Legal Assistant Intern, Chattertons Legal Services Ltd, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Executed typing and word-processing tasks proficiently and efficiently in various legal practices.
Organized and managed a range of confidential client documents meticulously.
Supported the Legal Department with administrative tasks and executed additional office duties as directed by manager.

Education

09/2014 - 05/2015, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice PgDip, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Achieved First Class Honours in Diploma in Professional Legal Practice PgDip.
Demonstrated exceptional understanding of legal practice concepts.
Successfully completed rigorous coursework in legal research and writing.
Presented complex legal arguments effectively in a professional setting.
Collaborated with peers on group projects to achieve successful outcomes.

09/2010 - 05/2014, Common Law LLB, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Achieved First Class Honours in Common Law LLB program
Actively participated in Clubs and Societies such as Politics Society, European Society, and Riding Club.

09/2006 - 05/2010, Gymnasium, Enskilda Gymnasiet, Stockholm, Sweden

Achieved graduation with distinction
Demonstrated exceptional academic performance
Exhibited outstanding scholastic achievement

Skills

Languages Skills

Swedish

English

German

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Clio, App4Legal

Interpersonal/Life Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Resilience and Self-confidence

Research and Analysis

Volunteering

09/2009 - 04/2010, Fund Allocator, Wenner-Gren Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden

Certificates

05/2015, Solicitor's Practising Certificate (Scotland), Council of the Law Society of Scotland

Hobbies

Exploring distant lands

Capturing moments

Feeling the music

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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