Case Handler Review
by Shoosmiths
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Shoosmiths has provided a good platform to enhance knowledge of how a large law firm works.
The colleagues at Shoosmiths didn't make me feel like a placement student/ The work I was completeting was the same as the my collegaues therefore I was valued the same.
I was provided with support when necessary in my placement time at shoosmiths. With executives being on each time they are readily available if ever needed. Along with team leaders that are also located in the same offices.
The RSG area of the firm operates on a computer system. Therefore there is also work available to complete without having to be istructed by an exec. However, on some occassions work is allocated.
The task I carried out were the same as that of a case handler. Therefore all the responsibility they had I had. This includes applying to courts for judgment, as well as proceedign with enforcement methods.
Working in a large firm has shown me how they operate. I also now know what I would eed to do in order to progress with my career after university.
The Company
The atmosphere is relaxed yet busy, everyone has their set tasks to complete. Staff are approachable and willing to help if needed.
Training was scheduled for in the first few weeks. This meant all the training was provided before initial work began.
alot of training associated to the job was given. For example, emotion training, training in association with enforcement methods and how to trat clients.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
Very appealing. Haing got na insight for how the company works the environment and people all appealed to how I aspire my work environment to be in the future.
The Culture
The social scene within teams at shoosmiths is something that made the placement more enjoyable. From team ice skating to karaoke, lots of events outside work were organised to get people involved.
I lived at home whilst working at shoosmiths due to the location in which the offices were and where I live at home. However, I was working with 3 other placement students who lived in Northampton. They didn't seem to have a problem with finding accomodation adn travelling to work. Shoosmiths also helped move hours to accomodate this.
The night life is good. Lots of bars and pubs.
Work provided opportunites, especially in my specific team as previously mentioned.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
East of England
October 2014
