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A day in the life of ... Sarah Miller (Associate Legal Executive)

Date:26 AUG 2015
Associate of CILEX

What is your position and what you do on a day-to-day basis?

I am an Associate Legal Executive working in our Family Department.  I represent parents and grandparents involved in care proceedings or going through separation and contact disputes.  I specialise in supporting victims of domestic abuse.

How long have you been in this role and what brought you here?

I have been working in this role for almost 20 years having decided whilst studying at College that I wanted to work in this area of law.

What are the people you work for/with like? Any memorable stories?

I work with a great team of people which makes the job all the more enjoyable.  There are lots of memorable stories but probably none that I should repeat here!

What is the best and worst part of the day for you?

The best part of the day is when you know that you have made a difference and really helped change someone’s live for the better.  The worst is having to do up your post at the end of the day.

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