Anisa Ahmad
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in interpersonal communication, client representation, and customer service. Proficient in computer literacy, Microsoft Office Suite, and case management software. Adept at caseload management, calendar management, and maintaining efficient filing systems. Strong background in persuasive communication and reporting and documentation. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Legal assistant
Walsall Council
Birmingham , West Midlands
2024.05 - Current
- Supported solicitors across childcare law and conveyancing matters within a local authority legal department
- Assisted in public law childcare proceedings, including preparing, collating, and filing court bundles in line with Family Court requirements
- Liaised regularly with barristers, social workers, Cafcass, and court staff to support case progression and hearing preparation
- Assisted with drafting legal documents, applications, and correspondence for care proceedings
- Provided support on conveyancing and property-related matters, including preparing and reviewing contracts, transfers, and completion documentation
- Managed files from instruction to completion, maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
- Liaised with internal departments, external solicitors, and third parties to progress transactions efficiently
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Legal receptionist
Ahmad & Williams Solicitors
Birmingham, West Midlands
2023.12 - Current
- Warmly greeted visitors, ascertaining nature of business and directing to appropriate staff members.
- Received hand-written notes from staff and transcribed wording into organised digital files.
- Performed general administrative tasks for smooth operation of the office.
- Wrote legal contracts for business and personal transactions.
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of legal partners and other staff members, ensuring attention to detail to minimise errors.
- Produced affidavits and briefs for different cases.
- Maintained updated case files, practice records and law libraries.
- Proofread and revised draft documents daily to optimise formatting, punctuation and consistency.
- Screened calls efficiently, directing them to appropriate personnel without delay.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business
Sutton Coldfield College
Birmingham 2022.09 - 2024.05
GCSEs - GCSE
University of Birmingham School
Birmingham 2017.09 - 2022.05
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Client representation
- Computer literacy
- Customer Service
- Reporting and documentation
- Persuasive communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case management software proficiency
- Caseload management
- Calendar management
- Filing systems
Accomplishments
Duke Of Edinburgh Award - Bronze
London Arts of Speaking Award - Distinction
Certification
Data Protection Course
Timeline
Legal assistant
Walsall Council
2024.05 - Current
Legal receptionist
Ahmad & Williams Solicitors
2023.12 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Business
Sutton Coldfield College
2022.09 - 2024.05
GCSEs - GCSE
University of Birmingham School
2017.09 - 2022.05