Solicitor/Trainee Solicitor - Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP - London
(2022-11 - 2026-01)
Worked across multiple practice areas: Immigration, Property, Private Client and Compliance.
- Managing a varied caseload of private and corporate immigration matters
- Drafting visa applications, representations and supporting documentation
- Preparing witness statements and collating evidence
- Liaising with clients, the Home Office and third parties
- Developing strong attention to detail and deadline management
- Building confident client communication and case progression skills
- Assisting with residential property transactions
- Conducting title checks, searches and raising enquiries
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Managing post-completion matters and Land Registry applications
- Developing an understanding of conveyancing procedures and timelines
- Gaining experience in client care and transaction management
- Assisting with the drafting of wills and registering the wills at The National Will Register
- Supporting probate and estate administration matters
- Organising and reviewing legal documents and correspondence
- Assisting with file audits and internal compliance procedures
- Strengthening organisational skills and regulatory awareness
- Understanding risk management and professional conduct obligations
Solicitor/Trainee Solicitor - SMA Solicitors - London
(2022-07 - 2022-11)
Covered all aspects of immigration law for personal and business clients.
- Working on asylum cases and drafting witness statements, representations/cover letters and completing preliminary information questionnaire and one stop notice (Section 120) forms
- Working on fresh claims and appeals
- Liaising with clients, the Home Office and other firms for file transfer requests
- Working and completing applications such as family visa, EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), UK work visas, British citizenship/naturalisation, study visa UK and visitor visa
Volunteer - Standing Together - London
(2018-08 - 2018-11)
Volunteered at this charity that works with women suffering from domestic violence.
- Volunteered once a week
- Visited Westminster Magistrates' Court and observed domestic violence cases
- Created posters to advertise upcoming fundraising and awareness raising events
- Researched into statistics regarding numbers of women experiencing domestic violence which subsequently were used by the outreach worker when she was delivering community works
Work Experience - Leigh Day - London
(2016-10 - 2016-10)
One week work experience at this leading human rights firm in the IGC (International group claims) Abuse Team in the Human Right department.
- Worked with a solicitor in the IGC (International group claims) Abuse Team in the Human Right department
- Researched matters relevant to human right abuses using sources including books, journals, articles and legal databases
- Complied a report of my findings for my supervisor
- Developed my knowledge on different types of compensation
- Learnt/observed excellent professional practice through observing Arabic speaker paralegal interviewing a client
Founder, Self-employed Cake Artist - SUGARUSH - London
(2018-02)
Set up this business whilst at university as baking has always been a hobby.
- Bake and decorate bespoke cakes for customers' special occasions
- Advise customers on the best product to meet their needs, including any dietary requirements
- Built a base of returning and new customers
- Developed excellent customer service, independence and time management skills
Cake Decorator - The Egg Free Cakebox - London
(2021-12 - 2022-02)
- Provided excellent and friendly customer service
- Met customer's needs and requirements, including ensuring aesthetic satisfaction
- Processed orders and payments
Administrator/Sales Assistant - MBG Int ltd - London
(2017-04 - 2017-09)
Worked at a printing and publishing shop.
- Provided a welcoming and friendly environment for customers in English and Arabic, ensuring they were pleased with the service in store
- Developed my IT skills through creating leaflets, posters, logos, etc
- Assisted the clerks with administrative tasks such as franking the post
