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Kim McCaman
Medina
Summary
Highly qualified Irish lawyer with 18 years of experience. Known for results-oriented approach that improved firm efficiency and client satisfaction. Implemented innovative digital case management tools and revamped reporting processes, leading to increased case throughput and securing key legal victories. Committed to mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to elevation of firm's skill set and morale. Possesses a focused, organized, and calm under pressure professional style with strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues. Delivers quality work within prescribed timeframes. Offers exceptional attention to detail, commitment, and diligence as a decisive professional with sound commercial judgment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
Hugh J. Ward & Co.
01.2009 - 04.2021
- Served as a key lawyer at Hugh J
- Ward & C overseeing a team of 15, with overall responsibility for 800 files
- Delivered results-oriented legal advice to clients in multiple practice areas including but not limited to litigation, property law, Bankruptcy, Receivership, Personal Insolvency, Contracts, Personal Injury, Privacy, GDPR, Probate
- Collaborated with teams to ensure cohesive legal approaches
- Addressed legal challenges with detail-focused problem-solving
- Contributed to firm's growth with a strong track record
- Revamped client reporting process, reducing delivery and enhancing client satisfaction
- Assisted with the design and implementation of bespoke management system, boosting team efficiency through use of templates and workflows
- Enhanced legal document accuracy, created a large number of the firms templates, minimizing client risk exposure
- Led legal strategy, securing key victories and enhancing firm reputation
- Fostered team unity, leading to an increase in case throughput
- Mentored junior lawyers, elevating firm's overall skill set and morale
Paralegal & Trainee Solicitor
Hugh J. Ward & Co.
06.2004 - 12.2008
- Paralegal in Debt Recovery Department, credit card debt
- Drafting and filing and serving pleadings
- Management of proceedings through to Judgment
- Execution of Judgments, through property charges, garnishee order, sheriff
- Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
- Preparation of briefs
- Administrative tasks such as invoicing, calendar management, client reports
Education
Professional Practice Course -
Law Society of Ireland
01.2007
Bachelor's - Legal Studies and Taxation
Atlantic Technological University
05.2004
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Independent work
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case management systems
- Legal research tools
Immigration Status
Permanent Resident – evidence available upon request
Interests
Timeline
Lawyer
Hugh J. Ward & Co.
01.2009 - 04.2021
Paralegal & Trainee Solicitor
Hugh J. Ward & Co.
06.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor's - Legal Studies and Taxation
Atlantic Technological University
Professional Practice Course -
Law Society of Ireland
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