Anusha Farrakh
Halifax,Calderdale
Summary
Motivated law graduate, known for a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine willingness to learn, with a clear interest in building a long term career within the legal sector. I am driven by a genuine desire to use my skills to support and positively impact the wider community. I have developed my skills in coordinating case related tasks and communicating confidently with professionals and clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax, West Yorkshire
2025.09 - 2026.06
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills through daily interaction with pupils, teaching staff, and external professionals, adapting communication style to suit different needs and situations.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive personal information, working in line with safeguarding, data protection, and organisational policies.
- Assist with administrative and organisational tasks, including record keeping, documentation, and preparation of materials in accordance with internal procedures.
- Manage challenging situations calmly and professionally, exercising sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Apply safeguarding and compliance procedures consistently, reinforcing awareness of professional standards and ethical responsibilities.
- Organise and prioritise multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and supporting the smooth operation of daily activities.
Volunteer (Seasonal)
Din Solicitors
Halifax, West Yorkshire
2025.12 - 2026.06
- Managed incoming calls, emails, and appointment scheduling, ensuring timely responses and effective communication between clients and legal staff.
- Observed client meetings and legal consultations, gaining insight into professional legal practice, client care standards, and ethical obligations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times when handling sensitive personal and legal information
- Developed a strong understanding of law firm procedures, time management, and the importance of attention to detail within legal practice.
Admin Assistant
Iconic Memorabilia
Halifax, Calderdale
2025.08 - 2025.09
- Managing incoming phone calls, emails, and written correspondence, while ensuring all messages are logged, prioritised, and relayed accurately and promptly to relevant team members.
- Carry out data entry, updating, and maintaining the company database while ensuring confidentiality and protecting sensitive customer information.
- Provide customer support by addressing queries, processing orders, and ensuring a positive client experience from purchase to delivery.
- Assist in the development and quality control of promotional materials, ensuring brand consistency and professional presentation.
- Support senior management with general administrative duties, including scheduling, filing, and document preparation.
Play Development Worker
Calderdale Council
Halifax, Calderdale
2021.12 - 2025.08
- Built positive rapport with service users with various additional needs and disabilities, including autism, behavioural difficulties, learning difficulties, and emotional difficulties
- Worked to cultivate safe and supportive environment for children to relax, play and socialise
- Developed, maintained and employed thorough understanding of triggers, routines and behaviour's of service users
- Adhered to health and safety regulations and best practices regarding child safeguarding, escalating related concerns to senior managers.
- Established and nurtured positive relationships between children, leading to improved interaction and increased self-confidence
- Dealt with injuries and emergencies promptly and effeciently
Student Legal Advisor
Legal Advice Clinic, University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Shadow solicitors in the provision of free legal advice to clients, gaining practical insight into case management and client care.
- Participate in student-led client interviews to gather detailed information on individual circumstances and identify appropriate avenues of legal support.
- Contribute to selection panels, assessing and discussing potential cases to determine suitability for the clinic’s services.
- Uphold strict client confidentiality while managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and assist in formulating accurate, practical legal advice.
Volunteer Worker
Din Solicitors
Halifax, Calderdale
2019.08 - 2020.03
- Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Showed sensitivity , confidentialty and respect towards client needs, providing safe environment for clients accessing services.
- Prepared hot drinks and provided snacks for service users, offering a warm, welcoming environment during their waiting duration to be assisted by the senior staff.
- Handled incoming calls for staff, demonstrated effective communication skills (translating for clients in Urdu), answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
Education
Law LLB (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield /2022 - /2025
Btecs -
Brighouse Sixth Form College
Brighouse, Calderdale /2020 - /2022
Skills
- Strong data entry skills with experience supporting digital records and using case management systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint) with excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- I work with a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Effective team player, supporting colleagues to meet shared goals
Certificates
. LexisNexis Advanced Certificate
. Westlaw Advanced Certificate
. Global Professional Award
. Full UK driving license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer (Seasonal)
Din Solicitors
2025.12 - 2026.06
Teaching Assistant
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.06
Admin Assistant
Iconic Memorabilia
2025.08 - 2025.09
Student Legal Advisor
Legal Advice Clinic, University of Huddersfield
2024.09 - 2025.05
Play Development Worker
Calderdale Council
2021.12 - 2025.08
Volunteer Worker
Din Solicitors
2019.08 - 2020.03
Law LLB (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
/2022 - /2025
Btecs -
Brighouse Sixth Form College
/2020 - /2022