Marjan Farooqi

Dedicated law graduate seeking a Junior Legal Assistant position to support legal professionals in research, drafting, and case preparation, with the goal of building a strong career in litigation and tax law.

Junior Legal Associate-Taxation Litigation at Al-Rahim Group of Companies Corporate Business Solution (ARGCBS) (2026-01 – Present)

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and case law analysis on tax statutes and judicial precedents to support advisory and litigation matters.
• Independently draft and review legal documents, including replies to notices, appeals, written arguments, and formal submissions before tax authorities.
• Interpret and apply tax statutes and regulatory provisions to real-time client matters, ensuring accurate legal positions.
• Analyze tax assessments, orders, and notices issued by authorities, identifying legal gaps and formulating appropriate responses.
• Prepare detailed case briefs, litigation summaries, and strategic notes for ongoing tax matters.
• Manage and support tax litigation processes before tax authorities and appellate forums, ensuring procedural compliance.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of appeals, representations, and petitions, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Undertake in-depth research on withholding tax and Final Tax Regime (FTR) provisions, advising on their applicability and implications.
• Organize and maintain case files, evidentiary records, and documentation for effective case management.
• Draft and handle legal correspondence with tax authorities, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and legal accuracy.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to statutory tax provisions, filing requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Legal Intern (Litigation) at UK Law Associates- Tax consultants and legal advisors (2025-07 – 2025-12)

• Conducted legal research on statutes and case law to support litigation strategy.
• Drafted pleadings, legal notices, and written submissions with precision and clarity.
• Attended court proceedings, gaining practical exposure to procedural law and advocacy.
• Assisted in case preparation through document review, fact analysis, and issue identification.
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong work ethic, and attention to detail throughout the internship.

Litigation Intern at Justice Consultant & Immigration Services- Litigation (2025-03 – 2025-05)

Supervised by Riaz Affandi- High Court advocate

• Conducted legal research on criminal, civil, and procedural laws to support litigation matters
• Assisted in drafting legal documents, including petitions, written statements, and case briefs
• Observed High Court proceedings and supported case preparation, gaining practical insight into litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Litigation Intern at Qanoon Ki Baat, Karachi (2024-12 – 2024-12)

Supervised by Aroon Parsad (Advocate High Court) — 10 days legal internship

• Conducted legal research on statutes and case law to support litigation strategy.
• Drafted pleadings, legal notices, and written submissions with precision and clarity.
• Attended court proceedings, gaining practical exposure to procedural law and advocacy.
• Assisted in case preparation through document review, fact analysis, and issue identification.
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong work ethic, and attention to detail throughout the internship.

Bachelors in Law in Law (LLB) – DENNING LAW SCHOOL - UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UOL) (2019 – 2024)

A-LEVELS – BAYVIEW HIGH COLLEGE (2016 – 2018)

O-LEVELS – BAYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (2013 – 2015)