Aleem Shehzaad
Halifax
Summary
An adaptable and committed professional seeking to transition into the legal field, bringing strong research and analytical skills combined with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proven track record in managing complex, deadline-driven tasks and maintaining high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. Eager to contribute to a dynamic legal team and support impactful legal work in a real estate paralegal role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Negligence Paralegal
Oakwood LLP
Leeds
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Navigated legal databases proficiently, retrieving relevant precedents swiftly.
- Conducted initial client interviews to gather case details.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and 99% completeness.
- Prepared court filings, maintaining punctuality in submission deadlines.
- Liaised with insurance companies to resolve claims related to medical negligence and malpractice. 99% positive rate for close clients.
- Identified and analysed legal documents, discovered documents, and contracts.
- Prepared invoices and managed billing for legal services, ensuring timely payments.
- Assisted in preparing wills and real estate closings.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making processes, using extensive knowledge of administration policies and procedures.
- Compiled evidence and legal documents for court bundles, adhering to strict deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Coordinated with court personnel and other legal professionals to schedule hearings and meetings.
- Analysed judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes to identify precedents and support case development.
Intern
DLA Piper
Leeds
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted senior staff in data analysis tasks to inform strategic decisions.
- Presented findings from data analysis tasks clearly to non-technical colleagues.
- Conducted in-depth market research to understand consumer behaviour.
- Provided administrative support to the legal department, handling correspondence and maintaining legal files.
- Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes to aid case preparation and strategy development.
- Performed due diligence on investment opportunities verifying appointment of external counsel.
- Reviewed case files and case progression, keeping proceedings compliant with legislation.
- I talked with cross-functional departmental teams to maintain and update spreadsheets with details of corporate and legal issues.
- Tracked deadlines and managed multiple administrative tasks prioritising based on urgency.
- Assisted with preparation for trials, hearings and depositions, following directions from solicitors.
- Oversaw legal case management for real estate cases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law LLB
University of Leeds
LeedsA-Levels - Further Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • English literature • General Studies
Greenhead college
Huddersfield, KirkleesLPC - 88%, Distinction
BPP University
ManchesterSkills
- Project management software
- Medical negligence law
- IP law expertise
- Biomedical terminology familiarity
- Medical terminology utilisation
- Familiar with healthcare law
- Administrative law familiarity
- Court filing procedures
- Real Estate Law
- Legal research expertise
- Document review
- Document drafting and revision
- Drafting correspondence
- Integrative negotiation
- Analytical
- Case Management
- Knowledge of legal software
- MS Office Suite
Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft teams set up
- Corporate law
Affiliations
- • Outgoing, daily reading, gym, charity events, tennis, fashion
Certification
LPC
- 89%, Distinction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Negligence Paralegal
Oakwood LLP
10.2022 - 01.2025
Intern
DLA Piper
02.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Law LLB
University of Leeds
A-Levels - Further Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • English literature • General Studies
Greenhead college
LPC - 88%, Distinction
BPP University
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