Emma Ćojder

Experience

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  MMA Solicitors (Martin Murray & Associates)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Audio Typist/Secretary

  I was responsible for the typing of letters and documents for both the criminal and family teams. I would also deal with enquiries from clients, manage the diary for the firms three offices, etc.

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  Shoosmiths

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  RTA/PI Bank Audio Typist/Caseworker

  I was initally employed as a bank audio typist for the RTA/PI Department. However, within three months I had been offered a role as a RTA/PI caseworker within the Direct Line team. I was responsible for the day to day management of around 200-300 small PI injury claims arising from RTAs suffered by Direct Line customers. I woudl arrange for them to be seen by medical experts, resolve liability and negotiate settlements with the other sides insurers, etc.

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  Pitmans Law

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Conveyancing Executive

  I worked as a conveyancing executive dealing with transactions referred by Connells Estate Agents.I was responsible for raising enquiries, reporting to clients, drafting documents and generally ensuring the smooth running of the transactions.

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  John Francis & Co Solicitors

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Crown Court Caseworker

  I worked as the sole Crown Court Caseworker for the firm. I was responsible for all aspects of case preparation, instruction of external Counsel and experts, meeting with clients, etc.

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  Fairweather Whillis & Toghill Solicitors

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2014

  Crown Court Caseworker

  I worked as the Crown Court caseworker for the firm with responsibility for managing all Crown Court files. I instructed independent Counsel and experts, met with clients, dealt will all aspects of case preparation, diary management, etc. I also attended at the police station, both in and out of hours, to give advice. I also conducted cases in the Magistrates Court and Crown Court, including Magistrates Court trials.

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  Reeds Solicitors

  Mar 2014 - now

  I am a Senior Crown Court Caseworker for the firm. I deal with the most serious offences, including, murder and terrorism cases. I am responsible for instructing both inhouse and external Counsel and experts, meeting with clients and all aspects of case preparation. I draft various legal documents, analyse large volumes of data and deal with day to day enquiries from clients and agencies within the criminal justice system.I also attend at the police station out of hours to provide advice. Show less

  • Complex Crime Team Manager/Senior Associate

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Complex Crime Team Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Clerk/Caseworker in the Complex Crime Team

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Crown Court Caseworker

    Mar 2014 - Oct 2021