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Anum Zia

Aberdeen,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated advocacy professional with experience representing clients from diverse backgrounds. Educates and guides individuals using expert knowledge in up-to-date legal rights and entitlements. Proactive and adaptable to meet evolving case demands.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Advocate/ Senior Legal Associate

Mufti Law
Islamabad, Pakistan
04.2022 - 05.2025
  • Represented clients in various legal proceedings, drafted briefs and motions for over 50 cases, and provided strategic advice to safeguard their best interests.
  • Conducted thorough researches on more than 100 legal propositions including statutes, case law, and regulations.
  • Extensive experience appearing before judges in various litigation cases, achieving success rate of 90%. Proficiently drafted wide range of applications, legal documents, and legal notices with precision and clarity.
  • Efficiently managed multiple cases to ensure timely resolution, coordinating closely with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Prepared cross-examination questions and evidence independently for over 20 cases, demonstrating strong analytical and strategic skills.
  • Maintained strong client relationships through regular updates and participation in meetings to align legal services with client objectives.

Mentoring/Leadership

Mufti Law
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Mentored and trained 10-15 junior lawyers and interns, providing guidance on legal drafting, case preparation and courtroom proceedings.
  • Supervised daily work of juniors, ensuring high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
  • provided practical training and support, enhancing junior's skills in litigation and arbitration.

Assistant to Arbitrator/Reader

Mufti Law
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2021 - 03.2025
  • Assisted with over 15 arbitration proceedings acting as personal reader to arbitrator including outcomes and opinions with regards to final arbitral awards.
  • Drafted orders, case notes and procedural documents under the direction of arbitrator.
  • Recorded cross examinations for over 10 arbitration proceedings and witness statements with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Gained strong exposure to dispute resolution, legal drafting and case documentation.

Legal Clerk

Mufti Law
Islamabad, Pakistan
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, and document drafts.
  • Performed clerical duties for foundational experience in document management and administrative support.
  • Facilitated client meetings, ensuring all relevant information was obtained.
  • Ensured timely filing of all court-related documents, avoiding any penalties or delays in proceedings.
  • Collaborated with other law clerks on complex cases sharing expertise effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LAW

University of London International programmes
Pakistan/Affiliated
09.2017 - 08.2020

LLM - Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills/

University of Aberdeen
Scotland, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Legal Knowledge
  • Document filing
  • Legal Research
  • Document Review
  • Writing and drafting
  • Litigation handling
  • Negotiation and Mediation
  • Mentoring
  • leadership


Certification

Licensed Advocate of Lower Courts| Licensed Advocate of High Court | Member Islamabad Br Council | Member High Court Bar Association | Certified Mediation Assistant

Timeline

Advocate/ Senior Legal Associate

Mufti Law
04.2022 - 05.2025

Mentoring/Leadership

Mufti Law
01.2022 - 04.2025

Assistant to Arbitrator/Reader

Mufti Law
08.2021 - 03.2025

Legal Clerk

Mufti Law
12.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Laws - LAW

University of London International programmes
09.2017 - 08.2020

LLM - Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills/

University of Aberdeen

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