Alec Rigby

Alec Rigby

Graduate Trainee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Case Manager with over 10 years experience in Genealogical Research

  • Education

    • Edge Hill University

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science - BS Geography 2:1

      Modules studied included:- ARC GIS- Biodiversity- Natural Hazards- Transportation Geographies- Culture of South Asia15,000 word thesis on " Public Perception of the Risks of Floods"

  • Experience

    • Wigan Council

      Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
      Graduate Trainee

      Undertaking a range of research and data analysis to support programme information and developmentSupporting the development of policies and plansProviding support to key programmes of work

    • Estate Research

      Jun 2014 - Sept 2019

      My role involves the end-to-end handling of high value and complex intestacy cases. This includes locating and contacting kin, and proving their entitlement to an estate using documentary evidence. I also produce high quality reports to local authorities and solicitors to enable estates to be administered. This work displays my analytical and research skills, along with my attention to detail.The role involves liaising with a number of public bodies including hospitals, coroners and local authorities, along with handling sensitive information, and dealing with bereaved relatives in a sensitive and compassionate manner.I am also confident in public speaking and presentation, and my role has involved a number of public speaking engagements regarding genealogy to public sector bodies, including the design and preparation of PowerPoint presentations.My work activities also include being actively involved in training new members of staff, along with consulting on complex cases to achieve a solution where other staff members may be struggling. Show less

      • Senior Case Manager

        Aug 2017 - Sept 2019
      • Case Manager

        Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
    • Anglia Research Services Limited

      Oct 2019 - Sept 2022
      Probate Genealogist

      Conducting detailed investigations into both intestate and testate matters to locate and contact rightful heirs to estatesLiasing with and working on behalf of solicitors on complex intestacy casesUsing a wide range of genealogical techniques (both online and offline)Methodical and detailed approach to genealogical research in order to ensure cases are fully complete and correctWriting reports with supporting family trees on complicated matters, whilst ensuring they are written in a succinct and easy to understand wayAttending public/private sector events and conferences and presenting information and expertise on genealogical and probate research. Show less

    • Title Research

      Sept 2022 - Oct 2023
      Senior Consultant Case Manager
    • Finders International Probate Genealogists

      Oct 2023 - now
      Case Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Paralegal

      Institute of Paralegals
      Jul 2017