Megan Smith

Megan Smith

Paralegal

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  • About me

    Senior Associate at Equiom Group

  • Education

    • Leeds Beckett University

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree History BA Hons
    • Leeds Beckett University

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Laws - LLM Qualifying Law Degree

      Foundations of Public Law Foundations of Criminal LawFoundations of Property LawFoundations of Equity and Trust LawFoundations of the Law of the European UnionFoundations of Tort LawFoundations of Contract LawIndependent Legal Research Project

    • Northumbria University

      2018 - 2019
      Legal Practice Course

      Core Modules completed:Criminal LitigationCivil LitigationProperty Law and PracticeBusiness Law and PracticeProbate and Administration of EstatesSolicitors AccountsProfessional ConductLegal WritingDrafting AdvocacyInterviewing LitigationPractical Legal ResearchElective Core Modules completed:Child Care LawFamily LawMental Health Law

  • Experience

    • DWF

      Jul 2019 - Oct 2020
      Paralegal

      Managing a varied caseload of contentious debt recovery cases for various clients.Handling all cases in line with data protection, practice group and client service standards and protocols.Dealing with incoming and outgoing communications with clients, defendants and third parties, via telephone, email and post.Utilising negotiation and communication skills to both assist with and settle cases to the satisfaction of the clients.Training and assisting new starters and team members. Show less

    • Equiom Group

      Nov 2020 - now

      Undertaking daily administration tasks such as coordinating correspondence to clients or third parties.Preparation of payments/distributions to clients. Preparation and distribution of meeting agenda, minutes and other relevant materials.Attending client meetings, taking notes and preparing file notes.Handling client due diligence and confidential information and documents with discretion.Record keeping and billing process.Assisting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Completion of annual reviews and returns.Training new starters and assisting team members. Show less

      • Senior Associate

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Associate

        May 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Administrative Assistant

        Nov 2020 - May 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Certificate in Principles of International Taxation, AML and Compliance

      STEP
      Apr 2025
    • Advanced Certificate in Trusts: Law and Practice (International)

      Step
      Apr 2024
    • Certification in International Trust Management

      STEP
      Oct 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Autism Jersey on Jan 2013
      Autism JerseyAssociated with Megan Smith