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Natalie Anderson

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Profile

Experienced Circuit Judge and Advocate proficient in English, Italian, and French with 15 years of comprehensive experience overseeing court proceedings, litigating cases, and diligently upholding justice in the Scottish legal system. Excels in various areas of law including business, criminal, family, and civil litigation. Recognized for ethical conduct, impartiality, patience, open-mindedness, courtesy, and tact.

Key skills

Work Experience

11/2017 - present, CIRCUIT JUDGE, Judiciary of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

Conducted travel on circuit to courts in various cities across Scotland to preside over approximately 150 cases per year, spanning from felonies to tax disputes.
Provided legal guidance to juries and managed courtroom proceedings.
Oversaw case preparation and monitored progress.
Rendered judgments on legal challenges and appeal hearings.
Led successful 2-year trial and conviction of a high-profile corporate corruption case, involving interviews with reluctant witnesses in Bulgaria, the Philippines, and New Zealand.

09/2013 - 11/2017, PROCURATOR FISCAL, COPFS, Edinburgh, Scotland

Investigated and prosecuted crime in Scotland independently of police and court.
Received and investigated reports of incidents from police and other law enforcement bodies.
Determined if a crime has been committed under Scots Law and if there is enough evidence to prosecute.
Prepared prosecution cases, summoned witnesses, and instructed police/agencies to gather evidence.
Initiated prosecution by presenting facts to the court (Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, High Court).
Referred cases involving serious juvenile crime to the Reporter to the Children’s Panel.
Presented cases for prosecution in jury trials in Justice of the Peace and Sheriff Courts.
Prepared cases for Crown Counsel to present in the High Court.
Investigated and made decisions on cases of sudden or suspicious death, initiating Fatal Accident Inquiries.

07/2011 - 09/2013, ADVOCATE, Halliwell & Burton Law, Edinburgh, Scotland

Conducted client interviews and delivered expert legal advice for approximately 250 cases annually.
Conducted thorough research and case preparation for court presentations.
Drafted legal documents and prepared written pleadings for civil cases.
Represented clients in various legal settings including court, public inquiries, arbitrations, and tribunals.
Examined witnesses and facilitated negotiations for settlements.

09/2009 - 07/2011, CLERK OF COURT, Supreme Court Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

06/2008 - 09/2009, LEGAL TRAINEE, Castello Di Mario & Associates, Glasgow, Scotland

02/2006 - 10/2007, LEGAL TRAINEE, Wilson & Coxfield, Glasgow, Scotland

Professional Memberships

Member, Faculty of Advocates, Scotland

Skills

Languages

English

Italian

French

Education and Professional Qualifications

2014, Certificate in International Law (Foundation)

The University of Law, Birmingham, UK

2013, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

2011, Master of Laws

University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

Dean’s List, First Class Honours (Top 2%)

Semester Exchange Programmes: Sorbonne-Assas International Law School, France (2010), University of Padova, Italy (2009)

Community Involvement

Actively serve as a board member for ReachOut!, a not-for-profit drop-in facility for the homeless.
Provide regular free legal advice to individuals in need.
Take on pro bono cases to support vulnerable individuals within the community.

Hobbies

Exploring distant lands

Getting lost in a good book

Capturing moments

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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