Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Jasmine Aburejelli

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Law graduate with a Master's in Law and practical experience within the social housing sector.

Currently working as a Complex Repairs Officer at Newlon Housing Trust, managing complex repair cases and working in accordance with Awaab's Law and housing legislation. Previously volunteered for six months as a Housing Legal Advisor for Nucleus, gaining experience in housing-related legal advice and supporting clients with housing issues.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Complex Repairs Officer

Newlon Housing Trust
London
09.2024 - Current

I have previously worked across multiple teams within Newlon.

These roles were/are:

  • Anti-Social behaviour admin assistant for one year.
  • Decant Officer for three months.
  • Complex Repairs Officer for one year (Current Position).

I have carried out the following:

  • Prepared case bundles
  • Used software "Dynamics" to search for tenancies, tenants or cases.
  • Attended court to assist my manager with difficult cases relating to possession.
  • Served notices to quit in person.
  • Served Injunctions.
  • Made calls to the court on behalf of Newlon.
  • Raised purchase orders.
  • Assisted tenants with decanting them temporarily and permanently
  • Carried out home visits with tenants.
  • Assisted the lettings, income and repairs team with inquiries.
  • Handled large caseload of over 300 cases.
  • Was the first and only person in my team to deal with Awaab's law cases for the first three months.
  • Have been sticking to strict legal deadlines surrounding damp and mould cases.
  • Gave Newlon input on how to improve the process of handling damp and mould cases.
  • I instruct surveyors to attend to investigate issues and raise the necessary works with contractors.
  • Ensure adjustments are in place for those with vulnerabilities to ensure repairs can be completed.
  • Keep residents updated, answer any questions or concerns they may have and book post inspections where necessary.
  • Trained new members of staff on Awaab's law and how to deal with cases where we struggle for access.

Receptionist

Travelodge
London
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Observed first-hand the process of those put in emergency accommodation
  • Greeted hotel guests with warmth and professionalism, providing excellent first hand impressions
  • Managed and dealt with customer complaints by promptly resolving issues and offering helpful solutions
  • Collaborated with management team on strategies to improve overall hotel performance and guest satisfaction ratings
  • Handled emergency situations with composure, following safety protocols to ensure guest and staff safety
  • Issued documentation outlining charges and received payments

Housing Legal Advisor (Volunteer)

Nucleus Legal Advice
London
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared thorough and accurate documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
  • Communicated with Ealing council on my client's behalf and made decisions to help alleviate their housing concerns.
  • Drafted homelessness applications and assisted caseworkers with sustainability reviews and defence forms.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure a unified approach to legal challenges.
  • Advised clients on local authorities' duties to them by interpreting laws, rules and regulations to provide clear guidance.
  • Assisted in advising clients if their section 21 eviction notices were valid.
  • Received and filed evidence to support applications from hospitals and other reporting bodies for reliable casework.

Education

Masters - Law - Distinction

Middlesex University
City of london
01-2025

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Middlesex University
City of london
01-2023

Skills

  • Case management
  • Legal documentation
  • Tenant communication
  • Court assistance
  • Legal knowledge
  • Legal practice knowledge
  • Leadership
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Process improvement
  • Informed decision making
  • Critical decision making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Investigative research and reporting
  • Patience and tolerance

Timeline

Complex Repairs Officer

Newlon Housing Trust
09.2024 - Current

Receptionist

Travelodge
10.2023 - 09.2024

Housing Legal Advisor (Volunteer)

Nucleus Legal Advice
06.2023 - 12.2023

Masters - Law - Distinction

Middlesex University

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Middlesex University
Jasmine Aburejelli