Kirsty McKenzie 

Trainee Legal Executive

Kirsty joined Hall Brown in October 2023 at our Manchester office as a Trainee Legal Executive , having previously worked at the UK’s largest specialist family law firm.

Kirsty assists senior fee earners across the firms’ offices in all aspects of divorce, financial remedy and children matters.

Prior to her legal career, Kirsty volunteered with the National Autistic Society whilst she was still in full time education. This led to part-time employment with her local council in a 1-2-1 personal support role with a young non-verbal child.

She began her legal career in 2016 as a CILEx Apprentice, working as a paralegal and fee earner in Claimant Personal Injury. Following successful completion of her apprenticeship in 2018, she chose to continue her CILEx studies by way of evening classes. During her studies, Kirsty obtained a distinction and merit in the Family Law and practice modules. Family law is her passion as it enables her to assist those at a time in their lives when they are in need.

Kirsty successfully completed the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice whilst simultaneously working full time as a Trainee. She is currently a Graduate /Advanced Paralegal Member and is now working towards her application for fellowship of the institution to become a Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) and has further ambitions of completing Litigation and Advocacy rights courses to enable her to become a CILEx Litigator and Advocate.

Kirsty is an appointed Specialist Reference Group (SRG) adviser at CILEx. This role enables her to provide her input in the development, evolution and articulation of policy work surrounding Family Law. Kirsty was shortlisted to join the CILEx Professional Board as a co-opted Paralegal representative in 2023. Kirsty is a member of resolution.

Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys keeping active and is training for Manchester Marathon 2025. Kirsty used to ski competitively for many years as a teenager, however, now enjoys annual trips to the French Alps. Kirsty also loves to spend time her with friends and family, including her German Shepherd puppy, Nova.

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