Francesca began working for Douglas Scott in 2017, joining the National Insurance team. Her role involves placing Paralegals and Solicitors into claimant and defendant Personal Injury law firms in the London area and her clients range from sole-practitioners to international Law Firms. Francesca previously worked for an insurance company as a part of the Expert Liaison team, and so, has previous knowledge within the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury market. She graduated from the University of Lancashire after completing a Primary School Teaching degree, prior to that gaining A-Levels in Business Studies, English and Religious Studies.

"Francesca has taken the initiative to approach firms I am interested in and has always taken action promptly and efficiently. She was very helpful in the lead up to my interview and I felt able to approach her with any queries. She always considers my situation and career aspirations and as such I trust her to put me forward for appropriate roles."

NQ Healthcare Solicitor | London

What inspired you to pursue a career in legal recruitment?

The man, the myth, the legend … Jon-Paul Hanrahan

What’s one goal you’re working towards this year?

Professionally I am working toward Senior Consultant, pretty close now will have that in the bag by the end of the year. Personally I am looking to move house, need something a bit bigger and something with a garage so I can tinker.

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day?

Don't get much chance to unwind with a 2-year-old, my unwinding is the tram journey home. I do love coming home and spending quality time with my family though, nothing beats that.

If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?

Well my degree is in in microbiology focused heavily on soil so probably that. Glad I'm not though I don't think I would be able to handle all that excitement...

If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?

Probably working in an animal sanctuary somewhere or a zoo as I love animals!

Tell us something that people might not know about you.

Ihave a variety of animals including a sheep, ducks, hens and rabbits!

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with my friends, travelling, going to concerts/festivals, spending time in the countryside and or course spending time with my animals.

If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?

I would love to be an actor.

Tell us something that people might not know about you.

I am obsessed with feng shui, and everywhere I go I try to create feng shui in people’s homes without them giving me permission most of the time!

What advice would you give to someone looking to enter the legal recruitment field?

You need thick skin or you won’t survive...

What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?

I just completed my law degree at Edge Hill University and was working in the sales department of a call center in the energy sector.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

I am most looking forward to a new opportunity and adventure, hitting the ground running in a new career and the opportunities to progress up the ladder with Douglas Scott. I also love the idea of helping people discover new opportunities for themselves in their careers.

If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?

I would most likely be pursuing my law degree down the more traditional route of further study with an LPC and becoming a solicitor.

Tell us something that people might not know about you?

I love true crime documentaries and it scares my boyfriend to no end how calm I am when I watch them! I suppose that is where the love of the legal industry comes from.