Experience

Harold Benjamin

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Paralegal- Plot Sales Team

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Magrath Sheldrick LLP

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern- Fixed Term Contract

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Have accepted a full-time role with Magrath Sheldrick LLP in their UK immigration department that is due to start on 1st June 2021 after successfully passing the interview stage that took place virtually on 19th May 2021• Gained exposure to the compliance measures the firm and its client take to meet the GDPR rules• Data entry via gov.uk for skilled worker visas, ICT visas for both in-country and out-of-country applicants• Helped to draft skilled worker applications for corporate clients which was a unique experience to private clients as dealt with the HR department more than the applicant• Created and drafted applications using the new EU system via the app and notified the client to review the draft before submission• Attended training for GDPR and compliance which helped me to understand how the firm operates, especially with new GDPR and compliance regulations in place. Applying this in practice enabled me to understand the importance of the training sessions for a legal entity especially considering the current importance of GDPR and complying with such regulations• Drafted a client engagement letter for an ancestry application which was interesting as I was asked to split the fees and indicate what the fees related to weren’t supervised comments• Used new software namely Global Reach which enables corporate clients to stay on top of their compliance requirements which is useful when unexpected audits happen- the system also enables HRfrom these firms to stay informed on the progress of the cases and add documents as they come in for the relevant employees • Conversant with using precision pay which is the software used to submit applications online• Legal research completed for client wishing to bring someone under visitor visa• Liaised with clients on draft applications and then made necessary changes following their responses in a timely fashion



Elegant Solicitors

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services

• Part-time Legal Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Obtaining client instructions on objectives and timescales with a view to drafting a purchase agreement and negotiating terms with the other party to ensure the client’s rights were protected• Completed an immigration application for a self-employed client which focused on the client’s business, the years it has been active for, the dividends received, who the shareholders were and the purpose of the company. Understanding the client’s business was integral to the success of their immigration application.• An increase in family law and immigration cases as a result of the pandemic caused an increase in the use of legal software namely, LEAP, to deal with the administrative tasks better which allowed them more time to deal with the complexities of the client’s case which is where the bulk of legal expertise is needed• The firm also sent out more progress emails to clients in order to keep them at ease which proved to be effective as clients remained calm and trusted the solicitors to deal with their case



Blundstone Australia

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Advisor

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Advised and assisted customers, resolved customer complaints and handled unexpected situations without training• Developed key skills for a career in law: sending emails to fellow employees on the deliveries received and the daily sales, understanding how the company made its profits, dealing with conflict, working in pressured environments and using negotiation skills with customers• Being responsible for opening and closing the store without supervision • Advised and assisted customers, resolved customer complaints and handled unexpected situations without training• Developed key skills for a career in law: sending emails to fellow employees on the deliveries received and the daily sales, understanding how the company made its profits, dealing with conflict, working in pressured environments and using negotiation skills with customers• Being responsible for opening and closing the store without supervision



ASH NORTON SOLICITORS

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice

• Legal Assistant

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Completing forms via vias4uk and gov.uk examples of applications completed include Tier 2 (General), Spouse applications, FLR(M), Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)• Engaged in administrative tasks such as sending clients invoices made using Microsoft Excel ensuring invoices are paid and chasing up clients for outstanding payments• Assisting in creating bundles for Immigration appeal cases- I drafted witness statements on behalf of a few clients which was interesting and thought-provoking as I had to put myself in the shoes of the client and write from their perspective• Assisted in marketing by creating and sending out flyers and drafted a blog for the firm’s website



SILK ROUTE LEGAL LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Duties include completing immigration forms- both via visa4uk and gov.uk – type of forms completed are Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), Tier 1 (Investor), Tier 2 General, Tier 2 (Intra- company Transfer), FLR M, EEA (FM) • I have knowledge on how to work on the Land Registry website and made some applications for title plans and whole priority searches- I also coordinated with the priority law team for updates via email/letter • Drafted a few employment contracts using a template already provided- this meant that I had to understand the needs of the clients and incorporate that into the contract• Administrative tasks such as preparing invoices for clients and sending it directly to them, following up on the invoices and ensuring that the payments are done, using the Toggl software I would have to add time and create timesheets and invoices which exposed me to some commercial awareness as I was beginning to understand how the company would bill their client• Also adding clients and matters into Insight- another software I learnt to run• Used Insight to close files that have been inactive for a long period of time



Farani Taylor Solicitors

• Two-week long placement

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

  • My main responsibilities at this firm involved helping the accounts team in the filing process that included invoices, monies in client and business account etc. This helped me become commercially aware and understand how this business managed their money. • I also had the opportunity to work with the personal injury team of the firm by arranging files and this helped me understand that any work, however menial it may seem, is important and valuable for the success of the firm• Also worked to arrange folders for the Personal Injury sector of the firm and attended a client meeting whilst working with the Personal Injury team



Almadene Care Home

• Volunteer

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  • I helped a certain individual through the day for the course of 6 weeks and it helped me build my confidence to interact with other people and feel comfortable around them • I helped a certain individual through the day for the course of 6 weeks and it helped me build my confidence to interact with other people and feel comfortable around them



Solanki Chemist

• Assistant

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Arranging pharmaceutical drugs in order and throw out the ones that were out of date • Worked at the till for a while and this boosted my confidence to make conversation with others and shaped me into someone who loves to communicate with others• Checking stocks with the help of IT software and this shows that I am ready to learn new skills to excel at the job assigned to me • Arranging pharmaceutical drugs in order and throw out the ones that were out of date • Worked at the till for a while and this boosted my confidence to make conversation with others and shaped me into someone who loves to communicate with others• Checking stocks with the help of IT software and this shows that I am ready to learn new skills to excel at the job assigned to me