1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Name Pamela Jane Woollen
Address 1 Doe Park Courtyard, Woolton, Liverpool L25 7TY
Contact details 0781 597 5594 - janewoollen@hotmail.com
Employment History
September 2013 to August 2015: Lance Mason Solicitors (formerly Byrne
and Co Solicitors) Southport. Office relocated to Blackburn
I was employed as a Claimant Industrial Disease Solicitor, handling a large
caseload of mainly noise induced hearing loss claims, pre litigated and post
issue, with several asbestos and medical negligence matters. I assisted in the
setting up of the first response unit for hearing loss claims, providing training
and supervision to staff as required.
October 2009 to September 2013 Higgins & Co, Birkenhead
I was employed as a Claimant Industrial Disease Solicitor, handling a
caseload of asbestos related disease claims, including mesothelioma, both
pre litigated and post issue. I developed a thorough knowledge of all asbestos
related diseases, strong technical and research skills, the ability to interpret
medical evidence and the drafting of complex schedules of loss. I acquired an
understanding of clients’ needs, physical, emotional and psychological, in this
sensitive area, providing the clients and their families with practical support
and advice. I became proficient in Proclaim case management system.
August 2009 to October 2009 John Lewis Liverpool
I was employed on a temporary contract, as a customer services assistant in
the call centre of John Lewis’s department store.
December 2007 to May 2009 Bartletts, Liverpool
I was employed as a Claimant Solicitor in the P.I. Department, risk assessing
and handling a caseload of mainly noise induced hearing loss claims and
some EL/PL.
September 2005 to November 2007 Weightmans, Liverpool
I was employed as a Defendant Solicitor, firstly in the workplace safety team
and then in the dedicated industrial disease team, representing insurer clients,
handling a caseload of EL/PL and industrial disease claims and assisting a
partner with asbestos, noise induced hearing loss, some HAV’S, dermatitis
and medical negligence claims.
2. May 2002 to August 2005 Berrymans Lace Mawer, Liverpool
As a paralegal, then trainee solicitor, qualifying in September 2005, I handled
a caseload of Defendant personal injury claims for insurer clients, assisting in
some multi track cases in areas of EL/PL, educational/medical negligence and
some disease. I attended at court assisting counsel in civil trials and coroner’s
inquests. I acted for 18 months as court clerk, attending a variety of hearings
for other fee earners, in District Judge’s chambers throughout the region. I
also undertook the first part of the Higher Rights of Audience, as part of PSC
at the College of Law in London.
1991 to 2002 Liverpool & London P&I Association Ltd, Liverpool
In the maritime industry, I handled stowaway and crew personal injury claims
worldwide, arranging medical treatment, repatriation and contractual
compensation, liaising with lawyers, surveyors, shipping unions and port
authorities. I was also involved in handling historic asbestos claims for the
shipping industry.
1988 to 1991 Royal Insurance, Liverpool
Statistical reserving clerk for catastrophic marine risks
1986 to 1988 Groves John & West up, Liverpool – Yacht Underwriters.
Claims handler handling yacht and small craft claims.
1980 to 1986 Richards Hogg International, Liverpool/ Montreal Canada
Marine claims handler/loss adjuster in hull and machinery claims. Seconded
for 12 months to office in Montreal, Canada.
Qualifications
2002 - 2004 John Moores University, Liverpool - LPC (part time)
2000 - 2002 The College of Law, Birmingham - PGDL (Distance Learning) -
Commendation
1988 ACII Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute – Liverpool
Underwriters Prize
1977 - 1980 Liverpool University – BA Honours degree in Modern History
& Politics 2(ii)
1970 –1977 Birkenhead High School: 4 ‘A’ Levels 9 ‘O’ Levels. School
prize for effort
References: Available on request
