Senior Solicitor

• Nov 2022 - Present

Litigation Solicitor

• Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

Solicitor

• Oct 2020 - May 2021

Litigation Solicitor

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

Litigation Executive

• Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

Litigation Paralegal

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

• Managing a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated personal injury claims arising out of road traffic accidents, occupier’s liability, employer’s liability, and criminal injuries. • Daily tasks include progressing files using the firm’s case management system (Proclaim), managing case progression in accordance with firm’s protocols, communicating with clients and third parties by phone and written correspondence, and negotiating settlements. • Undertaking conflict searches, risk assessment and taking new enquiries. • Preparing and submitting claims on MOJ Portals. • Drafting correspondence including e-mails, letters and court documents. • Preparing valuation of injuries in accordance with JC Guidelines and negotiating with defendant solicitors or insurers. • Assisted Partner and senior fee earner on pre-action and litigated fast track and multi-track claims in the areas of professional negligence, breach of contract, insolvency, housing disrepair and compensation claims against airlines. • Preparing court bundles and liaising with the court. • Drafting instructions to Counsel and liaising with barristers. • Attending Court hearings. • Document review as required. • Liaising with clients in a timely, professional and courteous manner. • Photocopying, scanning, faxing and filing. • Working under pressure to meet deadlines. • Using my multiple language skills on a daily basis (English, Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi) Show less

Head of Pakistan Desk

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

Developed and implemented a growth strategy for the Pakistan desk including the development of key relationships with a network of industry groups including the Pakistan British Trade & Investment Forum, British Pakistan Lawyers Association, British Pakistan Foundation, and the UK-ASEAN Business Council. I provided legal advice and guidance to a diverse client portfolio with special focus on International Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law. I fostered revenue growth worth in excess of £2000. Key Accomplishments: ● Assisted senior partner in the development of a corporate governance solution for a state-owned Asset Management Company (Southeast Asia) namely the drafting of company policies in line with internationally accepted standards of best practice. ● Provided clients with a variety of critical services including company secretarial, contract management, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. ● Delivered extensive contract drafting and review for key transactions such as Asset Purchase Agreement, LLP Agreement, Deed of Assignment of Intellectual Property and employment contracts. ● Conducted a detailed analysis of client operations to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment before making recommendations on how to mitigate risks and drive compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. ● Facilitated a property transaction and provided legal advice in relation to property law in collaboration with specialist departments. Show less

Legal Consultant

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

International Arbitration: Advised the sole practitioner of the firm on the litigation aspects of an international arbitration matter administered under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) rules. International Arbitration: Advised the sole practitioner of the firm on the litigation aspects of an international arbitration matter administered under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) rules.

Associate

• Jan 2011 - Sep 2011

In this position, I collaborated with Senior Partners to prepare complex legal research to assist in a variety of sophisticated legal cases. I prepared internal files and researched all aspects of civil & commercial litigation and dispute resolution across a portfolio of cases ranging from the District Courts to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Key Accomplishments: ● Provided in-depth research and analysis to support legal decision making and client guidance on a major international arbitration matter. ● Leveraged strong communication and relationship building skills to maintain client relationships, interview clients, negotiate settlements, review contracts, draft witness statements, and ensure that all submissions were filed in an accurate and timely manner. ● Held responsibility for developing caseload at all levels of the judicial hierarchy from the courts of first instance (District Courts) all the way to the appellate courts (High Court and Supreme Court) Show less

Associate

• May 2008 - Dec 2010

Civil Litigation: Role involved researching case laws, drafting submissions and witness statements, conducting evidence in trial, and arguing interim applications and final hearings. Civil Litigation: Role involved researching case laws, drafting submissions and witness statements, conducting evidence in trial, and arguing interim applications and final hearings.