Experienced legal assistant pursuing a career as a law clerk in Canada. Passionate, smart as a whip, and excited for the future. Mother of two, studying full time in search of a thrilling career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Arbitrage
Souq.com (Later Amazon)
01.2015 - 04.2018
Sourcing goods from suppliers globally
Negotiating with suppliers to reach optimum profit margins
Ensuring efficient end-to-end supply chain of goods to achieve customer satisfaction.
Ensuring efficient end-to-end supply chain of goods to achieve customer satisfaction.
Managed approximately 30 calls and emails from customers.
Legal Assistant
Prudential Middle East Advocates and Legal Consultants
01.2012 - 12.2012
Assisted senior lawyers in negotiating contracts of sale and services with other parties
Supported lawyers in the negotiations amongst clients and opposing parties to reach best possible outcomes to contractual disputes based on applicable law
Primary responsibilities included liaising with clients and different Government departments/ organizations for registration of business, procurement of trade license, labor card
Prepared memos on various legal issues such as Real Estate Property Trusts, Inheritance law in the United Arab Emirates
Overseeing enforcement of contracts through quasi-governmental and governmental organizations.
Legal Intern
Afridi & Angel
01.2011 - 04.2011
Prepared fact summaries of Real Estate disputes between Investors and Developers
Gained extensive experience assisting in dispute resolution involving negotiating settlements, enforcing judgments, completing applications, drafting witness statements and orders, gaining a good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
Acted as de facto head of the interns to make sure work was being completed in the absence of the senior partner.
Education
Master of Science - Law Studies
University of London (External Progamme)
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Law Studies
University of London (External Progamme)
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2007
Skills
Highly motivated and always up for a challenge
Strong cooperative skills with the ability to work effectively with teams
Efficient in meeting tight deadlines
Comfortable in working under pressure
Adaptable and able to work well with others in diverse environments
Exceptional communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft suite
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Soluno Accounting
Ecore
Zoom
Education And Qualification
09/2023-present, Law Clerk Co-op Programme, Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Dean’s Honour Roll, 2023 Fall GPA: 4.14
01/2007-07/2010, L.l.B (Hons), University of London (External Programme), Islamabad, Pakistan
Key Transferrable Skills
Highly motivated and always up for a challenge.
Strong cooperative skills with the ability to work effectively with teams.
Efficient in meeting tight deadlines.
Comfortable in working under pressure.
Adaptable and able to work well with others in diverse environments.
Exceptional communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Microsoft suite
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Soluno Accounting
Ecore
Zoom
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Ministry of Labor Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate
Timeline
Retail Arbitrage
Souq.com (Later Amazon)
01.2015 - 04.2018
Legal Assistant
Prudential Middle East Advocates and Legal Consultants