Gabby Helm
Orpington,Kent
Summary
I am a highly skilled professional with exceptional organisational and communication abilities, adept at problem solving and multitasking in high-pressure environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a typing speed of 120 wpm ensuring efficiency in administrative tasks. I demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering results through meticulous attention to detail and effective collaboration.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Immigration Caseworker / Senior Paralegal
Magrath Sheldrick LLP
London, United Kingdom
05.2012 - 06.2025
- Prepared and submitted visa applications for corporate and private clients to facilitate travel to the United Kingdom.
- Conducted client onboarding and KYC checks.
- Liaised with clients via email, telephone and video calls to gather necessary information.
- Guided applicants through the visa appointment process for biometrics collection.
- Provided follow-up advice post-visa issuance to address client concerns.
- Managed several corporate client accounts to maintain strong relationships.
- Attended client sites to review HR files to ensure compliance.
- Designed questionnaire templates and information sheets for various visa categories to streamline application processes.
- Proofread and edited client training documents, alerts, and updates for accuracy.
PA to the Senior Partner
Magrath Sheldrick LLP
London, United Kingdom
03.1999 - 04.2012
- Managed diary, arranged meetings, and coordinated travel.
- Prepared correspondence and documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Screened telephone calls to prioritise urgent communications.
- Maintained filing system for efficient document retrieval.
- Produced meeting minutes and confidential documentation for Partners and Heads of Department.
- Developed firm-wide templates and precedents to standardise processes.
- Conducted client on-boarding and KYC checks.
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of visa applications under supervision.
PA - Property Banking Department
Davies Arnold Cooper
London, United Kingdom
01.1998 - 01.1999
Legal Secretary - Employment, Pensions & Benefits
Freshfields
London, United Kingdom
01.1996 - 01.1998
Team Secretary - Shopping Centre Management
Colliers Erdman Lewis
London, United Kingdom
01.1996 - 01.1998
Secretary
NatWest Bank
London
01.1988 - 01.1996
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
College evening classes
GCSE's - English Language, Maths, Law, French, Biology, History, RE
St Mary’s &St Joseph’s RC School
RSA 1 - Copy Typing, Audio Typing, Background to Business
St Mary’s & St Joseph’s RC School
Pitmans - Copy Typing, Commerce, Office Practice
St Mary’s & St Joseph’s RC School
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Multitasking abilities
- Typing speed of 120 wpm
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- NetDocs
- Partner for Windows
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/13/71
- Nationality: United Kingdom
Timeline
Immigration Caseworker / Senior Paralegal
Magrath Sheldrick LLP
05.2012 - 06.2025
PA to the Senior Partner
Magrath Sheldrick LLP
03.1999 - 04.2012
PA - Property Banking Department
Davies Arnold Cooper
01.1998 - 01.1999
Legal Secretary - Employment, Pensions & Benefits
Freshfields
01.1996 - 01.1998
Team Secretary - Shopping Centre Management
Colliers Erdman Lewis
01.1996 - 01.1998
Secretary
NatWest Bank
01.1988 - 01.1996
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
College evening classes
GCSE's - English Language, Maths, Law, French, Biology, History, RE
St Mary’s &St Joseph’s RC School
RSA 1 - Copy Typing, Audio Typing, Background to Business
St Mary’s & St Joseph’s RC School
Pitmans - Copy Typing, Commerce, Office Practice
St Mary’s & St Joseph’s RC School
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