Helin Sahpaz
London
Summary
Experienced regulatory paralegal with substantial experience in healthcare regulation, skilled in reviewing complex legal and evidential documents to assess the merits of cases against policy and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, make sound evidence-based decisions on case progression and conclusion, and identify and escalate changes in risk appropriately. Experienced in handling a broad range of case types, including abuse of process, fraudulent and incorrect entry cases, while managing high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Paralegal
Health and Care Professions Council
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Manage a varied FtP caseload under the supervision of the Case Progression Lawyers.
- Review the work of external legal providers and respond to requests for instructions from external legal teams.
- Analysed information to support evidence-based decisions on case progression or conclusion.
- Liaise with the HCPTS to ensure hearings are scheduled and run efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with any directions issued to the HCPC by the tribunal panels.
- Assisted in coordinating interim order applications and reviews by preparing comprehensive bundles and providing detailed instructions to presenting officers.
- Draft and review formal legal correspondence, reports and recommendations that inform decision-making at senior levels.
- Manage matters from initial assessment through to resolution, ensuring required information and documentation are complete and issues are identified and addressed promptly.
- Maintain clear and accurate records throughout matters, ensuring decisions, actions and outcomes are properly documented.
- Liaise directly with internal teams and external stakeholders to obtain information, clarify issues and resolve queries efficiently.
- Balance competing priorities across a varied caseload, meeting deadlines and service standards in a high-pressure environment.
Case Manager
Health and Care Professions Council
London
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Managed a caseload of 80 threshold cases at the HCPC, reviewing evidence and progressing matters efficiently in line with KPI.
- Conducted thorough enquiries to ensure comprehensive information and evidence were gathered.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to advance cases in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured rapid identification, prioritisation, and progression of high-risk cases for interim orders in alignment with service standards and key performance indicators.
- Analysed information and made sound, evidence-based decisions on progression or conclusion of cases.
- Prepared hearing bundles, ensuring complete presentation of evidence at hearings.
- Reviewed and drafted formal correspondence, reports and recommendations that inform decision-making at senior levels.
- Ensured precision and timeliness in maintaining case files and systems.
Triage Officer
Health and Care Professions Council
2022.10 - 2024.01
- Conducted initial assessments of incoming concerns, applying policy and legislative frameworks to determine whether matters met the threshold for investigation.
- Made reasoned decisions on progression, further enquiries or closure, clearly documenting rationale and outcomes.
- Managed a high volume of matters while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and systems.
- Supported wider team objectives and assisted with onboarding and training of new staff.
Student Caseworker
Kent Law Clinic
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Conducted legal research and applied findings to support case strategy under supervision.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence, and contributed to discussions on case progression.
- Engaged directly with clients and third parties to obtain information, ensuring the smooth progression of ongoing matters.
- Maintained electronic and physical files, ensuring records were accurate and easy to access.
Education
SQE LLM -
University of Law
London 2024.07 -
Law LLB -
University of Kent
Canterbury 2019.01 - 2022.07
Skills
- Case progression and case strategy
- Evidence analysis
- Hearing and bundle preparation
- Deadline and diary management
- High-volume caseload management
- Independent decision-making
Timeline
Paralegal
Health and Care Professions Council
2025.01 - 2026.03
SQE LLM -
University of Law
2024.07 -
Case Manager
Health and Care Professions Council
2024.01 - 2025.01
Triage Officer
Health and Care Professions Council
2022.10 - 2024.01
Student Caseworker
Kent Law Clinic
2021.09 - 2022.03
Law LLB -
University of Kent
2019.01 - 2022.07