Shannon Cranston

Experience

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  Middlesbrough F.C.

  Aug 2016 - now

  I am responsible for meeting and greeting clients on their arrival to the hospitality executive boxes, dealing with clients' enquiries, dealing with clients' accounts and supervising hospitality staff members.

  • Assistant Supervisor

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Executive Box Host

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
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  Teesside Law Clinic

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Student Legal Advisor

  I have conducted client interviews confidently and professionally. I carried out legal research on unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, franchise agreements and criminal injuries compensation. I provided clear legal advice to clients through advice interviews and advice letters. I drafted several legal documents including advice letters, letters before action, witness statements and grounds of appeal.

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  Watson Woodhouse Solicitors

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Court of Appeal

  I attended the Court of Appeal to assist on a land mark case concerning the 'same roof' rule. I met with a solicitor and QC barrister prior to the trial to discuss the appeal grounds in depth.

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  Endeavour Partnership

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Work Placement

  During the placement I worked in the following departments: employment, corporate and commercial, property and litigation. I became familiar with the Practice Law database and conducted research on constructive unfair dismissal, the share buyback process, security of tenure and debt claims.

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  NORTH EAST LAW CENTRE

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Student Advisor

  Sunderland Student Law Clinic offers free legal advice to the public. I carry out administrative/file management duties, communicate with clients and provide legal advice. More information on my role at the Clinic can be given upon request.

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  Jacksons Law Firm

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Legal Secretary

  Temporary Summer Work Placement General administrative duties including opening and closing files, sending letters and emails, dealing with client invoices, creating bundles and filing documents. My legal writing and communication skills were enhanced through written communication to clients and meeting and greating clients at reception.

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  Punch Robson Solicitors

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2021

  Trainee Solicitor
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  ASKEWS SOLICITORS LIMITED

  Jan 2022 - now

  Legal