Farkhonda Saleh
London
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with expertise in legal research, document drafting, and client care. Demonstrates strong organisation and case management skills, ensuring efficient team collaboration while upholding confidentiality and ethics. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop. Committed to advancing a career in the legal field by leveraging analytical skills and technical proficiency to support legal teams effectively.
Driven individual with keen interest in legal processes and research. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and effective communication, essential for thorough document review and client interaction. Aims to contribute to success of legal team by ensuring meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinical Shadower
Vine House Health Centre
Abbots Langley
08.2021
- Supported medical professionals with patient care planning.
- Observed cross-disciplinary teamwork and crisis intervention protocols.
- Contributed to drafting internal training materials for clinical teams.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Paralegal Intern - Litigation & Personal Injury
AKR Car Rentals
Harrow
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, client care letters, and witness statements.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support case strategy.
- Liaise with solicitors, barristers, clients, and insurance adjusters to gather case-relevant information.
- Assist in court file preparation and observe hearings to develop practical litigation knowledge.
- Maintain up-to-date case files in line with confidentiality and regulatory standards.
- Managed multiple active files under supervision, meeting tight deadlines.
- Strengthened knowledge of CPR procedures and pre-action protocols.
- Worked diligently on case studies; gained substantial knowledge in various aspects of law.
- Managed caseload efficiently, maintained a high level of organisation.
- Prepared court submission packages for streamlined judicial proceedings.
Immigration Casework Intern
Premier Immigrations
Edgware
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed and processed visa, citizenship, and asylum applications with attention to accuracy.
- Drafted client updates and liaised with the Home Office and case officers on application statuses.
- Advised clients on immigration requirements while maintaining full confidentiality.
- Handled 40+ live applications per month, ensuring compliance with current immigration law.
- Client communication
- Document analysis
- Case management
- Problem-solving
- Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
- Handled incoming calls and emails, ensuring prompt response.
- Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
Education
LLB (Hons) - Law
City, University of London
10.2022 - 05.2025
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health & Social Care
Dormers Wells High School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Legal Research
- Document Drafting
- Client Care
- Organisation & Case Management
- Team Collaboration
- Confidentiality & Ethics
- Microsoft Office
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Adobe Acrobat
- Photoshop
Languages
English (fluent)
Custom
- Competitive netball
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Legal podcasts
- Reading legal thrillers
Timeline
Paralegal Intern - Litigation & Personal Injury
AKR Car Rentals
09.2024 - 06.2025
Immigration Casework Intern
Premier Immigrations
04.2024 - 08.2024
LLB (Hons) - Law
City, University of London
10.2022 - 05.2025
Clinical Shadower
Vine House Health Centre
08.2021
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health & Social Care
Dormers Wells High School
09.2020 - 06.2022
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