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Professional Paralegal Practitioner (F.Inst.Pa)
Karen is one of our most experienced members of staff, with over 40 years of service in the legal industry. She started out as a personal assistant and has been a certified paralegal for over 20 years.
Having worked in Family Law for an extensive period, Karen has a firm grasp of the relevant law and court procedures involved. She will give you a good idea of the timescales for your matter, and makes sure that deadlines are promptly met. Karen helps to advise clients on all aspects of family law including divorce, financial settlement, and childcare arrangements.
But we don’t just value Karen for her technical skills. Over the years, she’s worked with all sorts of people as they go through periods of personal change in their family lives. She’s an empathetic and supportive member of the team, who champions her clients with compassion and understanding.
Karen works closely with Kulbir Rahi, the Head of our Ascot office.
Karen is based at our Ascot office.
01344 513000
Get to know Karen
Q: Outside of work, what are your hobbies and interests?
A: I like gardening. I only really took it up during the first lockdown and I have never looked back. I find it extremely therapeutic and I equally enjoy (almost) weekly visits to the tip – I hate clutter. I also enjoy walks with my wonderful little cavapoo, Poppy.
Q: Who would be your dream dinner party guests, and why?
A: I really do not enjoy cooking so I would prefer to be a guest rather than a host. Perhaps an invite by Marcus Wareing would be a good fit. Strange but true, despite my dislike of cooking, I absolutely love Masterchef!
Q: Is there anything random about yourself that your colleagues wouldn’t know?
A: One thing springs to mind - when I was in the early years of my legal profession, I was on my way to work and I was stopped by the Police. They tried to take me into custody as apparently I resembled a missing person. I had to be accompanied into the office for employers to confirm my ID
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"I joined K J Smith with an open mind and with the expectation of developing and adding diversity and challenge to my career, having spent 23 years in a comfortable position with a traditional high street practice.
I can honestly say that K J Smith have exceeded my expectations. Since joining, I have felt supported and encouraged by the firm’s continued commitment to growth and improvement. The company allow staff at all levels to have a voice and recognise the importance of investment in their employees at every level."
