Shilla Clarke
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
A highly skilled solicitor with extensive expertise in legal research, writing, and drafting. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and exceptional attention to detail. Proficient in delivering legal advice and conducting thorough legal analysis. Career goals include advancing within the legal field while contributing to impactful legal solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Legal Editor (Temporary Contract)
LexisNexis
London
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked on a discreet and innovative AI project analysing and reviewing legal content such as draft agreements, letters, and research notes.
- Utilised structured frameworks to evaluate legal citations, summaries, and statutory accuracy.
- Provided detailed feedback to refine legal outputs and ensure compliance with professional standards.
Solicitor
Rayden Solicitors
London
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed heavy caseloads including divorce, financial remedy, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, Schedule 1 of the Children Act, and private Children Act matters, maintaining exceptional attention to detail under pressure.
- Provided comprehensive advice, resulting in informed decision-making by clients.
- Drafted detailed legal documents for court proceedings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Organised regular updates to clients about the progress of their cases, promoting transparency and trustworthiness within the firm's services.
- Solely attended court hearings and conferences, and took detailed notes together with the necessary action points to progress cases.
- Prepared an article on language matters within family law; this was published in the Resolution Review Magazine.
- Organised and assisted in business development activities, bringing new clientele to the firm.
Trainee Solicitor
Rayden Solicitors
London
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported the team by managing a vast portfolio of cases effectively.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support senior solicitors' case preparations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information as per professional ethics.
- Stayed abreast of current laws and legislation through regular training sessions.
- Seconded to iLaw for 3 months, assisting the team on corporate and commercial litigation case matters.
Family Paralegal
Stewarts Law LLP
London
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked alongside one partner and a senior associate on high net worth (up to £1 billion) private family law case matters involving high-profile clients, complex trust structures, and international assets.
- Attended client meetings, conferences with counsel, and recorded meeting notes.
- Liaised with external parties such as courts or barristers to expedite procedures.
- Drafted various legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
Family Paralegal
Osbornes Law
London
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported the team on all private family law case matters.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
Family Paralegal
IBB Solicitors
London
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted the team with all private family law case matters.
- Facilitated communication between clients and solicitors with professionalism.
- Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with regulatory bodies and courts, maintaining compliance.
Legal Administrator
Birketts LLP
Ipswish
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted conflict searches, AML checks, client onboarding, and document processing.
- Managed call handling, travel booking, diary scheduling, and meeting arrangements.
- Conducted research and contributed to case progression.
Education
Master of Laws - Legal Practice Course (Solicitors)
BPP Law School
Cambridge 09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law with Criminology
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2012 - 07.2015
A Levels - Business, Sociology, English Literature
Suffolk One Sixth Form College
Ipswich 09.2010 - 07.2012
GCSE -
Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury 09.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Legal drafting
- Resilience under pressure
- Legal analysis
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Netball.
- Long distance running.
- Baking.
Certification
Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales on 2 March 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Editor (Temporary Contract)
LexisNexis
05.2025 - 08.2025
Solicitor
Rayden Solicitors
03.2024 - 03.2025
Trainee Solicitor
Rayden Solicitors
09.2022 - 02.2024
Family Paralegal
Stewarts Law LLP
11.2021 - 08.2022
Family Paralegal
Osbornes Law
03.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Laws - Legal Practice Course (Solicitors)
BPP Law School
09.2018 - 08.2019
Family Paralegal
IBB Solicitors
09.2016 - 03.2018
Legal Administrator
Birketts LLP
09.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law with Criminology
Nottingham Trent University
09.2012 - 07.2015
A Levels - Business, Sociology, English Literature
Suffolk One Sixth Form College
09.2010 - 07.2012
GCSE -
Thomas Gainsborough School
09.2007 - 06.2010
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