Siân Thurkettle Paralegal
Dispute Resolution
Siân Thurkettle is a Paralegal within the Dispute Resolution team at Swinburne Maddison. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Leeds Beckett University and a Master of Laws in Legal Practice from Northumbria University. Before joining Swinburne Maddison, she gained valuable legal experience as a Legal Secretary.
Since joining the firm, Siân has played a key role in supporting lawyers with housing disrepair matters. Her work involves administrative processes required to ensure cases progress smoothly. Siân’s strong organisational skills, attention to detail and efficiency make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Siân thrives in a team environment, bringing a proactive and optimistic approach to her role. Her dedication to continuous learning and development reflects her ambition to progress within the legal profession, with her ultimate goal being qualification as a solicitor.
Siân participates in the Building My Skills Programme in partnership with Esh Group, focusing on educating students on careers in the legal profession.
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