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HARSIMRAN KAUR BADATCH

HARSIMRAN  KAUR BADATCH

Summary

I am experienced in working effectively with cross-functional teams, in ensuring operational and service excellence. I am motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. I am a legal professional with strong skills in writing, organising and project managing cases from various areas of law. I am able to confidently conduct research, collect witness statements and organise files. I am well experienced working with diverse populations to optimise representation.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work history

Optima Legal

Case Executive
05.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Guided company progress by defining, establishing and implementing organisational goals, policies and procedures.
  • Skillfully negotiated and approved 1000s of contracts per quarter, increasing business growth and revenue.
  • Utilised ICAS software to research legal matters, monitor company operations and prepare financial documents.
  • Adhered to all compliance guidelines for retail mortgage lending.
  • Provided exceptional level of customer service at all stages of mortgage loan process.
  • Managed high volume client caseloads through planning and organisation.

National Probation Service

Case Administrative Officer
07.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate offender and victim information on relevant approved databases
  • Ensuring effective administration of referrals to and relationships between offender management, victims, interventions, service providers and external agencies
  • Prepare, maintain, and collate case and other records, files, and management information in accordance with standards
  • Making practical arrangements such as appointments, directions for the implementation of Sentence plans

MEWA LLP

Case Coordinator
11.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Managing my own caseload including handling referrals, liaising with experts, submitting quotations, proof reading and submitting expert witness reports and invoicing
  • Taking referrals from solicitors, private clients and others by telephone and email
  • Contacting experts to explain the case details and establish timescales
  • Providing quotes and timescales and CVs of experts to solicitors and preparing instructions based on documents received from the instructing party
  • Ensuring timely submission of expert reports by liaising with experts and creating invoices and chasing payments

Cheval Legal

Litigation Executive
03.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Promoted from Pre-litigation Admin role to a Litigation Executive within a month
  • Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
  • Utilising Claims Management Systems to progress cases to completion
  • Launched official legal action to progress PPI Plevin cases
  • Developed detailed litigation strategies for each case.

World Duty Free

Replenishment Customer Assistant
01.2020 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
  • Performed daily opening and closing functions and inventory management.
  • Carried out regular quality checks to ensure displayed products were in good, saleable condition.

Avadis & Co

Legal Assistant
02.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers and court staff.
  • Translated legal jargon into practical advice for clients while building rapport.
  • Obtained sealed orders and actioned court direction to enable case progression.
  • Handled complex scheduling for appointments and court appearances.
  • Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases, particularly in Family Law.

JC Immigration LLP

Legal Assistant
06.2019 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Prepared comprehensive case evidence and witness reports.
  • Handled complex scheduling for appointments and court appearances.
  • Onboarded new clients and executed background checks for due diligence purposes.
  • Upheld data quality standards with precise record-keeping.
  • Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.

Tesco PLC

Customer Assistant
11.2017 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
  • Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
  • Deep cleaned shopfloor to uphold strong hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.

Marks and Spencer PLC

Customer Assistant
06.2017 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.

Education

Brunel University

Law LLB (Hons) from Professional
2017

University overview

Including modules such as: Public Law, Criminal, Contracts, EU Law, Evidence, Land, Tort & International Human Rights.

Oldbury Academy & Sixth Form

GCSE & A-Levels
2017

University overview

GCSE Grades: A-C (Including Maths, English & Science)

A-Level Subjects: A*A*B (Law, ICT & Business Studies)

Skills

  • Confident user of all Microsoft Applications
  • Well-organised
  • Exceptional literacy and numeracy
  • Database administration
  • Case management
  • Administrative support
  • Customer service
  • Legal researching
  • Fast typing speed
  • Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi
  • Case preparation
  • Strict confidentiality

Awards

July- Aug 2016: National Citizen Service Program

Volunteering:

August 2017: HomeStart Cole Valley Charity work

Present: Volunteering at my local Temple: Making food (Langar) for the homeless

Languages

Punjabi
Native
Hindi
Native
Urdu
Intermediate

Timeline

Case Executive

Optima Legal
05.2023 - 09.2023

Case Administrative Officer

National Probation Service
07.2022 - 01.2023

Case Coordinator

MEWA LLP
11.2021 - 04.2022

Litigation Executive

Cheval Legal
03.2021 - 11.2021

Legal Assistant

Avadis & Co
02.2020 - 10.2020

Replenishment Customer Assistant

World Duty Free
01.2020 - 02.2021

Legal Assistant

JC Immigration LLP
06.2019 - 11.2019

Customer Assistant

Tesco PLC
11.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer PLC
06.2017 - 09.2017

Brunel University

Law LLB (Hons) from Professional
2017

Oldbury Academy & Sixth Form

GCSE & A-Levels
HARSIMRAN KAUR BADATCH