Aysha Walden
Leicester
Summary
Newly qualified solicitor of England & Wales with successful completion of the SQE and two years’ Qualifying Work Experience, particularly in marine and shipping matters within an international law firm. Commercially focused and highly organised, with an ability to manage a high volume caseload, prioritise deadlines and time bars, and support the early resolutions of claims and disputes. Known for a proactive, client tailored approach and strong time management skills in high pressure, professional environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Marine Shipping Paralegal
Clyde & Co
Guildford, Surrey
2024.10 - Current
- Managed personal caseload of approximately 80 live matters, with responsibility for file conduct and progression with the primary objective to conduct early assessments, negotiations and settlements to ensure a commercial outcome.
- Worked on a broad range of contentious shipping matters, including cargo claims, marine casualties, general average matters, salvage claims and charterparty cargo damage disputes.
- Liaised directly with clients, and counterparties, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout matters.
- Demonstrated effective time management by prioritising competing deadlines, particularly time bars, across a high volume and high value caseload.
- Developed strong commercial awareness and client orientated problem solving skills.
Litigation Paralegal
Consumer Rights Solicitors
Manchester
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Drafted a variety of legal documents, including witness statements, application forms and prepared trial bundles.
- Managed procedural matters from case initiation to trial.
- Handled 36 fast-track and 60 small claims track cases simultaneously.
- Assessed individual claim merits for strategic decision-making and applied commercial reasoning.
- Negotiated settlements when necessary.
- Enhanced organisational skills in case and time management.
- Demonstrated and developed written and verbal communication skills.
Legal Work Experience
Bright Legal Solicitors
Leicester
2022.05 - 2022.05
- Conducted legal research to support solicitors in case preparation for trials.
- Drafted briefs for counsel while completing invoices and legal aid forms.
- Communicated with clients as first point of contact over telephone.
- Adapted to strict time constraints, demonstrated working well under pressure, managed personal workload effectively and consistently met deadlines.
Conveyancing Paralegal Intern
DWS Legal
Leicester
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Conducted due diligence, including AML checks, for new clients and created associated files.
- Drafted correspondence for effective liaison with clients and external parties.
- Assisted fee earners in post-completion tasks, including SDLT forms, invoices, and AP1 registrations.
Pro Bono
University of Law
Nottingham
- Served as first point of contact for clients via remote communications.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess facts and legal matters.
- Drafted attendance notes for solicitors based on client responses.
- Observed solicitor and client interviews to enhance understanding of legal processes.
Education
LLM - Legal Practice (SQE 1&2)
University of Law
NottinghamLLB - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2018.09 - 2021.11
Skills
- Marine & shipping law knowledge
- Commercial dispute resolution and settlement strategy
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Drafting professional legal and settlement correspondence
- Client and third-party communication
- Strong commercial awareness
- Attention to detail and risk assessment
- Proactive problem-solving
- Ability to work effectively in fast paced environments
- Familiar with case management software, including Imanage and Elite
LANGUAGES
Turkish Native
Native
English Native
Native
REFERENCES
References available upon request
QUALIFICATIONS
- SQE 1
- SQE 2
Affiliations
- Figure Skating
Timeline
Marine Shipping Paralegal
Clyde & Co
2024.10 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Consumer Rights Solicitors
2023.11 - 2024.09
Legal Work Experience
Bright Legal Solicitors
2022.05 - 2022.05
Conveyancing Paralegal Intern
DWS Legal
2022.01 - 2022.04
LLB - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
2018.09 - 2021.11
Pro Bono
University of Law
LLM - Legal Practice (SQE 1&2)
University of Law