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AHMED AHMED

Summary

An eager and detail-oriented law school graduate with strong organizational and time management skills, seeking a position as a paralegal or legal assistant. A self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities under minimal supervision; well-adapted to working within fast-paced and demanding work environments and possess a detailed understanding of ethical and practical issues relevant to legal practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Payne Associates
05.2025 - Current
  • Routine drafting of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Full Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petition preparation for filing with the District Court.
  • Manage scheduling of court calendars, deadlines and hearings to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Support attorneys with preparation for court hearings and managing judges' dockets.
  • Provide extensive administrative support and maintain and organized case files, ensuring timely updates and proper document management.
  • Professionally interact with clients during meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • File legal documents electronically through appropriate court e-filing platforms such as Jubilee and Clio.
  • Perform legal intake specialist duties which include but are not limited to; collection of personal details and relevant financial information, drafting brief and concise case notes, investigation of their legal history, performing conflict of interest checks, drafting agreement and engagement letters.

Front-of-house Corporate Receptionist/Administrator

Sodexo Ltd (AstraZeneca Contract)
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Streamlined office operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, messages, and mail distribution.
  • Welcomed high volumes of visitors (50 to 130 per day) at a fast pace single-handedly, managed access control, physical and virtual visitor management systems.
  • Communicated and liaised with employees of all levels.
  • Maintained correspondence with internal employees and external clients via Microsoft Teams, email and telephone.
  • Trained new receptionists/administrators.
  • Assisted clients with queries, meetings and hospitalities arrangement.
  • Prepared supplies and service quotes in addition to contractor work authorization forms.
  • Supported executive staff by coordinating travel arrangements, booking conference rooms, and preparing meeting materials.

Student Advisor

Anglia Ruskin University Pro Bono Law Clinic
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Thoroughly assessed client case notes and determined relevant questions of legal relevance to elicit additional information from clients that lawyers found useful and necessary approved by the clinic director.
  • Prioritized availability for supervised-triage-meetings between myself and clients to discuss their case in detail and address all legally relevant questions.
  • Briefed and discussed findings with clinic director to determine whether clients have a legal case.
  • Confidently and efficiently managed caseloads and sensitive documents.
  • Transcribed and summarized counsel provided by the attending lawyer during client meetings with their designated lawyer.
  • Drafted high-quality advice letters for clients entailing the counsel provided, all relevant court forms and sources of further guidance which were carefully reviewed by the clinic director and the lawyer providing counsel, prior to delivering it to the client as a record of the counsel received.
  • Specialized in employment, immigration, and family law matters.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -

Anglia Ruskin University

Skills

  • Elite legal research skills and highly proficient in Westlaw and LexisNexis
  • Database administration
  • Case management and preparation
  • Deep understanding of Civil litigation procedure and cycle
  • Skilled in high-pressure environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attorney support and electronic court filing
  • Proofreading and advanced comprehension skills
  • Client billing and billable hours
  • Motion, pleadings and affidavit drafting
  • Bankruptcy law
  • Client correspondence and case coordination
  • Task prioritization and scheduling
  • Effective multitasking
  • Autonomous task management
  • Elite critical evaluation and problem solving skills
  • Legal terminology and correspondence
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Adaptability and team collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Interview assessment skills
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Civil law
  • Contract review

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Arabic (Fluent)

Timeline

Paralegal

Payne Associates
05.2025 - Current

Student Advisor

Anglia Ruskin University Pro Bono Law Clinic
10.2023 - 03.2024

Front-of-house Corporate Receptionist/Administrator

Sodexo Ltd (AstraZeneca Contract)
05.2022 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -

Anglia Ruskin University

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