Ameerah Harriffudin
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with expertise in legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and client communication. Demonstrates strong capabilities in case management, team performance, and legal research. Proficient in document management and time management, with a proven track record in conflict resolution and team supervision. Utilises critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to advancing career goals by leveraging core competencies to drive success in dynamic legal environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Immigration Management Trainee / Trainee Solicitor
MSR Solicitors
Birmingham, West Midlands
2025.01 - Current
- Exceeded monthly and quarterly branch billing targets through strategic management.
- Developed leadership and management skills to enhance team performance.
- Oversaw management of over 300 cases within the branch, ensuring timely resolution.
Immigration Paralegal
MSR Solicitors
London/Birmingham
2024.05 - 2024.12
- Drafted witness statements and legal representations for various immigration law cases.
- Developed compliance documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated client communication to enhance understanding of legal processes.
Legal Administrator
MSR Solicitors
Leicester
2024.02 - 2024.04
- Supported diverse immigration law cases, ensuring comprehensive compliance across the branch.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and administrative skills in managing case documentation.
Student Volunteer
Central England Law Centre – Immigration & Asylum
Coventry
2022.10 - 2023.03
- Conducted client interviews regarding immigration and asylum matters in person and via phone.
- Completed Exceptional Case Funding and Fee Waiver Applications for clients.
- Performed independent legal research to draft advisory letters on various immigration issues.
Intern/Mini Pupil
Chambers of M M Hossain
London
2023.02 - 2023.02
- Specialised in Immigration law and other areas including civil, family, and employment law.
- Conducted legal research and drafted immigration applications for clients.
- Reviewed and summarised court bundles and skeleton arguments for ongoing cases.
Advocacy Officer
Warwick Bar Society
Coventry
2020.10 - 2021.07
- Organised workshops and competitions to enhance students' advocacy skills.
- Coordinated inaugural Bar Advocacy Competition alongside several mooting and drafting competitions.
- Corresponded with Chambers and professionals to foster collaboration on events.
- Ensured accessibility of high-quality advocacy training for all students.
Student Volunteer
Central England Law Centre - Strategic Public Law
Coventry
2021.04 - 2021.06
- Collaborated on project assessing pandemic impacts on social care service users and carers due to Care Act easements.
- Gained insight into human rights violations arising from pandemic effects.
- Engaged critically with detection and resolution of identified human rights violations.
Student Volunteer
Warwick Death Penalty Project
Coventry
2018.11 - 2019.06
- Conducted thorough research on previous death penalty cases to assist US Attorneys and charities dedicated to capital defence.
Internship
Flint Bishop Solicitors
Derby
2015.01 - 2015.01
- Acquired comprehensive exposure to legal profession by shadowing various departments including Wills & Probate, Family, Employment, and Construction.
- Reviewed case files and executed legal drafting tasks across multiple areas of law.
- Developed essential workplace skills in communication, timekeeping, and discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Sociology
University of Warwick
Coventry 2018.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels - English Language & Literature, Psychology, Philosophy & Ethics
Landau Forte College
Derby 2016 - 2018
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Regulatory compliance
- Client communication
- Case management
- Team performance
- Legal research
- Document management
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Team supervision
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Digital marketing knowledge
Languages
English
Fluent
Malay
Native
Timeline
Immigration Management Trainee / Trainee Solicitor
MSR Solicitors
2025.01 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
MSR Solicitors
2024.05 - 2024.12
Legal Administrator
MSR Solicitors
2024.02 - 2024.04
Intern/Mini Pupil
Chambers of M M Hossain
2023.02 - 2023.02
Student Volunteer
Central England Law Centre – Immigration & Asylum
2022.10 - 2023.03
Student Volunteer
Central England Law Centre - Strategic Public Law
2021.04 - 2021.06
Advocacy Officer
Warwick Bar Society
2020.10 - 2021.07
Student Volunteer
Warwick Death Penalty Project
2018.11 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Sociology
University of Warwick
2018.09 - 2023.06
Internship
Flint Bishop Solicitors
2015.01 - 2015.01
A-Levels - English Language & Literature, Psychology, Philosophy & Ethics
Landau Forte College
2016 - 2018