1. Mrs Debbie Parker
17 Yarmouth Road
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 2LN
01438 221217
debbie.parker7@googlemail.com
I am currently employed as Personal Assistant to two Consultants, one specialising mainly in
Wills/Probate and Domestic/Commercial Conveyancing, and the other specialising in
Wills/Probate, Trusts, and LPA's, although I have over 20 years experience in various
disciplines as a Legal Secretary and currently provide cover in our Personal Injury, Civil
Litigation, Family and Employment Law Departments when needed.
I am enthusiastic, have a good eye for detail and take great pride in the work that I produce.
I am very hardworking, conscientious, loyal, friendly and reliable.
Employment History
1997 to date
Private Client/Conveyancing PA/Legal Assistant
Hamilton Davies, Solicitors, 28 High Street, Stevenage
• Daily use of Microsoft Windows 7/Outlook and Excel
• Daily use of Ochresoft Intelliworks conveyancing case management system.
• Transcription of digital dictation using BigHand/Total Speech
• Preparation of Wills, Oaths and IHT forms
• Registration of Wills on Certainty National Database
• Drafting LPAs PFA/H&W
• Drafting contracts; Land Registry forms and searches
• Use of Land Registry portal, Searchflow Laserforms and Peapod
• Submission of LR applications using eDRS
• Composing letters and emails
• Preparation of invoices; Checking Ledgers on Paragon (and more recently Indigo);
drawing/paying in cheques
• Remote support using NCH Express Scribe system
• IT troubleshooting
• Hardware and software installation
• Creation of templates and simple macros
• Answering telephone queries
• Diarising matters to bring forward
• Making client appointments
• Providing holiday cover in Family and Employment Departments
• Preparation of court forms and pleadings
• Scanning, photocopying, and general office duties.

2. 1987 – 1994
Litigation/Personal Injury Secretary
Lawrence Graham, Solicitors, 190 Strand, London
• NBI 2200 Word Processing System
• Transcription of audio tapes
• Typing all correspondence, court forms and applications
• Typing of Instructions to Counsel and witness statements
• Typing urgent pleadings for Outdoor Clerk for immediate production at court
• Photocopying and faxing
• Dealing with telephone queries
• General office duties
1994 – 1997- left Lawrence Graham to start a family
1982 – 1987
Tax Planning, Trust & Probate/Conveyancing Secretary
Gordon Dadds & Co, Solicitors, 80 Brook Street, Mayfair
• Transcription of audio tapes
• Typing all correspondence, Conveyances, Leases, Assignments etc
• Typing Wills, Statements, Applications for Probate and Letters of Administration
• Decmate II Word Processing System
• Dealing with telephone queries
• Photocopying, telexing and general office duties
Education & Qualifications
CSE’s passes gained in English, Maths, Biology, Geography, History
RSA I and II - Pass
Pitmans Typing Elementary and Intermediate – Pass
BEC General - Pass
Searchflow Training Certificate
Interests
Away from the office I enjoy keeping fit, listening to music, and having fun with family and
friends.