Stacey Barnard

My role

I am a legal assistant in the personal injury and clinical negligence team based in Macclesfield. I assist in all types of cases however my main caseload at present is made up of Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims involving sexual assault and historic sexual abuse.

My experience

I have been with the firm for four years – this is my first job in the legal sector. I originally started as a receptionist before expanding my role after the first year. I worked for the a personal injury and clinical negligence department as well as the wills and probate team, before becoming exclusively a legal assistant within personal injury and clinical negligence in early 2022. In 2022, I graduated with a 2:1 in law and will begin my LPC in September 2023.

‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the help and support you have given me since you took over my case. You and Stacey have been amazing. You went above and beyond with all the support you both have given me. I really don’t know how I would have coped some time’s without you both.

‘You and Stacey treated me with respect and sympathy, you didn’t once make me feel like a confused old lady, though there was time’s when I felt like one because of my lack of technical skills and knowledge. I would very highly recommend you to family and friends.’ Client feedback, 2024.