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Sarah Ribeiro Szmulewicz

Legal Assistant and Paralegal

Sarah is a warm, driven, and determined professional within the Litigation Department, where she supports the Legal Director across a broad range of contentious matters. Currently preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), she brings a combination of academic excellence and practical, hands-on experience to the firm.

Areas of Expertise

Sarah supports clients and the litigation team across several key areas, including:

  • Comprehensive Case Support: Assisting with file management, document preparation, and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
  • Legal Research & Strategy: Conducting detailed research to support complex dispute resolution and legal strategies.
  • Client Advocacy: Providing clear communication and professional support to clients navigating challenging legal circumstances.

Personal Approach

Sarah approaches her work with quiet precision and a genuine investment in the people behind each case. She understands that legal matters are deeply connected to human circumstances and brings both rigour and empathy to her role. Clients and colleagues alike value her as a dependable and perceptive professional who earns trust through consistency and careful attention to detail.

Professional Background

  • Education: Graduated with First-Class Honours in Law (Business Pathway) from Coventry University. During her studies, she was an active member of the Law, Dance, and Psychology Societies and participated in mooting to sharpen her advocacy skills.
  • Experience: Previously worked as a Commercial & Legal Assistant, supporting day-to-day business operations and commercial legal work.
  • Communication Skills: Her background in social media management and copywriting has equipped her with a disciplined, audience-aware approach to written communication, ensuring clarity and precision in her legal writing.
  • Commitment to Justice: Sarah has demonstrated a strong commitment to the justice system through her voluntary work with the Witness Service at Citizens Advice, supporting witnesses in both Crown and Magistrates’ Courts.

Outside the Office

Sarah maintains a balanced lifestyle, enjoying fitness through running and gym sessions, as well as creative outlets like painting. She is also a dedicated cat owner to three feline companions. Her current focus remains on her professional development as she prepares for the SQE to qualify as a solicitor.

Tried and Trusted

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Adrian P.
5 days ago
I just used Cocks Lloyd for both the sale and purchase of houses, its was a lengthy and stressful process, however through out our the solicitors were excellent in keeping us well informed as to what was/was not happening,. Sarah was all ways available on the phone whenever we had a query and was brilliant throughout the exchange of contacts and complication. I would have no hesitation in recommending, Julie and the team.
richard S.
2 weeks ago
Dealing with Cocks Lloyd concerning my late Fathers will was trouble free and helpful. The solicitor, Mr. M. Jones, looking after me at our first meeting put me at ease and explained what he was going to do. He answered any questions or concerns I had promptly and in a way I could understand. If I need a solicitor for any reason I will be contacting them again.
Elvis B.
2 weeks ago
As a first-time buyer trying to keep costs down as much as possible, I chose not to use a mortgage broker, which meant handling a lot of the process myself. Cocks Lloyd Solicitors in Nuneaton made this incredibly straightforward. Everything was explained clearly so I always knew what needed to be done and exactly which documents were required. A big thank you to Sue Cliffe, Harpreet Matharu and Linda Ly for making the entire process stress-free on our end!
Karla R.
3 weeks ago
We recommend using Cocks Lloyd, having used other solicitors in the past, I now always use Cocks Lloyd. They are very efficient and thorough. They keep you updated and will always take your telephone calls and call you back when they say you will.
Christine
3 weeks ago
Exceptional service from defence solicitor Mr Alias Yousef defending my daughter. Very professional and helpful. Amazing.
Karen H.
4 weeks ago
Selling my percentage of my house to my ex could of been a royal pain in the backside but with Sarah Collins and Julie Masters in control of the process it was so much easier. With all the bumps in the road caused by the other side, they took it all in their stride. Thank you.

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