Luca Trivigno

Experience

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  Hutchinson's Employment Solicitors

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2009

  Work Experience

  Gained an insight into the daily work of a solicitor including how to use open questions to investigate the situation of a potential new clientTook part in typing out a simple document then billing it once completed

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  Birmingham Employment Tribunal

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

  Shadowing Judge

  Shadowed the judge during an unfair dismissal hearing in Birmingham Observed how fundamental advocacy is and how the court assisted an unrepresented applicant by clearly explaining the process

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  Hodge Jones & Allen LLP

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Family Legal Clerk

  Interviewed clients to assist with case progression by gathering facts, delivering fee earners advice and managing clients expectations in a sensitive mannerContacted clients via telephone or email to provide updates, organise meetings and ensure attendance at courtCarefully drafted documents such as statements, Scott Schedules and instructions to counsel ready for use in courtAssisted fee earners in collating and organising information ready for Forms E Prepared and filed trial bundles at court whilst working to strict time limitsAttended court on a daily basis to clerk hearings regarding all areas of family lawQuickly provided detailed case summaries to the instructing solicitor soon after hearings to update and also to retain on file as a recordGave presentations to both Masters at the Royal Courts of Justice and District Judges of the Day at the Principal Registry of the Family Division on urgent matters such as ex-parte applications for non-molestation orders or disclosure on behalf of the civil litigation team Performed legal research regarding the disclosure of information from a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment and funding issuesObtained Legal Aid on behalf of clientsPerformed administrative tasks for fee earners; including filing, liaising with courts and transcribing Show less

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  The Music Exchange

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

  Lead Volunteer

  Helping people housed by the Framework charity regain confidence and social skills through working alongside others in the shop As part of my role I am trained in working with vulnerable people and advising on benefits

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  Renaissance Chambers

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Mini Pupilage

  Observed counsel in private family law proceedings, particularly noting counsel’s cross-examination technique and how counsel adapted their line of questioning Prepared pre-hearing conferences at chambers and took notes to assist counsel

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  Fraser Brown Solicitors

  Feb 2015 - now

  Providing dedicated legal and administrative support within a small team to an associate of the firm regarding all aspects of matters.Handling exchanges of contracts and completion deadlines whilst simultaneously working on general file progression and obtaining new business.Organising and updating checklists to ensure that all requirements have been met to allow completion to take place on a sale or purchase.Communicating clearly with clients to manage expectations sensitively and solve issues efficiently.Proof-reading and analysing lengthy documents such as facility loan offers to identify any errors or hidden conditions that might affect the client and taking the appropriate action for correction.Adapting cases involving different legal areas by liaising closely with the relevant experts.Issuing contracts and agreeing amendments where issues arise with the other party.Keeping track of client accounts, billing work, chasing payment and ensuring that third parties are paid their agreed fees.Building and maintaining strong links with clients and agencies to benefit the firm. Show less

  • Auction Conveyancing Executive

    Jun 2017 - now

  • Junior Caseworker

    Feb 2015 - May 2017