ELLIE JOHNSTON

Legal professional with experience in managing caseloads whilst supporting Partners and Associates. Skilled in drafting legal documents, conducting research and adhering to deadlines. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication and organisational skills.

While I’ve gained valuable experience across several areas of law — including Banking & Finance, Product Liability, and Property — I’ve found that my strongest interest lies in Medical Negligence. It’s a field that consistently challenges me intellectually and offers the kind of complexity I genuinely enjoy working through. The opportunity to work closely with expert evidence and navigate the intricacies of healthcare law is both stimulating and rewarding. I’m confident that this is where I do my best work and where I’m most motivated to continue developing my legal career.

Customer Sales Assistant | Marks and Spencer, Carlisle | May 2021-Nov 2021

• Responsible for training co-workers through online courses and in person demonstrations of tasks.
• Worked well under pressure to adhere to a deadline of completing and submitting an audit within a two-hour time frame.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when resolving customer queries and attending to their every need.
• Received the monthly award in July, August, and September for receiving 40 positive reviews from customers for impeccable service, which was the highest number of reviews instore.

Football Referee, Carlisle | Jul. 2015- Jun. 2024

• Responsible for controlling the flow of the game and making difficult decisions.
• Displayed excellent communication skills towards through explaining decisions to players and coaches.
• Developed my ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information at short notice through staying up to date with the rules and regulations.