Maria Ahmed
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Detail-orientated Legal Secretary with vast knowledge of legal industry and office management. Organised and efficient with ability to learn new processes quickly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal secretary
Hallett & Co Solicitors
Ashford, Kent
06.2023 - Current
- Scheduling meetings and arranging travel.
- Drafting a variety of complex and non complex Wills.
- Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney and managing the file up until the point of registration.
- Drafting AS1, TR1 and DJP applications independently and lodging the same on the HM Land Registry platform.
- Producing various legal documents via BigHand with attention and accuracy.
- Producing excel templates for different matters to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Drafting Assets and Liabilities schedules.
- Assisting with the Estate Administration process including making initial inquiries, settling liabilities, corresponding with third party organisations, calculating income tax and winding down the administration process.
- Other ad hoc administrative duties.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Furley Page
Canterbury, Kent
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed client correspondence, ensuring timely response to inquiries
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records in the database
- Assisted lawyers with document preparation and filing
- Coordinated and scheduled appointments with clients and lawyers
- Performed general office duties, including answering phones and organising files
- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, providing information and support
- Maintained accurate client records and updated database information
- Performed data entry tasks accurately with a high level of speed and efficiency.
SUPERVISOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Clubsport Skechers
Maidstone, Kent
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed a team of 15+ sales associates, ensuring they receive regular coaching, training and support to achieve their full potential
- Led the store to exceed sales targets consistently
- Collaborated with the HR team to ensure a positive and inclusive work environment, leading to improved employee morale and reduced turnover
- Responsible for various administrative duties, such as updating staff rota, creating and managing sales excel sheets, calculating staff commission
- Trained all staff on our sales software
- Attended HR meetings as and when required
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Ashburton House Day Nursery
Weybridge, Surrey
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to help enhance and improve skills.
- Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental or health-related problems, communicating concerns to parents.
- Followed licensing guidelines and educational standards to provide proper care of children.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Fostered an inclusive environment where every student was respected regardless of race or cultural background.
- Assessed each child's developmental progress through observations and records keeping.
- Planned creative lessons that promoted problem solving, critical thinking, and self-expression.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of behavior management strategies.
- Attended staff in-services, workshops and conferences to improve skills and learn how to handle various situations.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for managing classrooms effectively.
- Logged individual child's progress in progress tracker.
- Performed administrative duties such as attendance tracking and organising parent meetings.
KEY HOLDER / SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
Tripp Luggage
Ashford, Kent
11.2019 - 03.2021
- In-depth knowledge of the company's products and services, able to assist customers with questions and make recommendations
- Experienced in maintaining shop floors, carrying out restocking duties, and ensuring that the store is always organised and tidy
- Proficient in opening and closing the shop and carrying out cashing up duties accurately
- Skilled in using technical programs and software to manage inventory and sales records
- Responsible for handling deliveries with care and recording them accurately on the system
- Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently to achieve targets and goals
- Excellent communication skills, able to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and management
- Managing various social media platforms.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Skechers
Ashford, Kent
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Skilled in handling customer inquiries and complaints, and able to resolve issues quickly and effectively
- Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with customers
- Experienced in working as part of a team to achieve sales targets and goals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling transactions and recording sales
- Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve the customer experience and implementing solutions.
Education
Diploma - Paralegal Practice
NALP, Law Training Centre
Ashford 12.2023 - 12.2025
Level 3 Diploma - Business Administration
Canterbury College
11.2022 - 02.2024
Level 3 Diploma - Early Years and Childcare
Ashford college
Ashford 09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSES - Various subjects
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
AshfordSkills
- CRM Databases
- Research skills
- Project Management
- Document Production
- Document Review
- Business Correspondence
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective Communication
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Diploma - Paralegal Practice
NALP, Law Training Centre
12.2023 - 12.2025
Legal secretary
Hallett & Co Solicitors
06.2023 - Current
Level 3 Diploma - Business Administration
Canterbury College
11.2022 - 02.2024
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Furley Page
11.2022 - 06.2023
SUPERVISOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Clubsport Skechers
07.2022 - 11.2022
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Ashburton House Day Nursery
03.2021 - 07.2022
KEY HOLDER / SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
Tripp Luggage
11.2019 - 03.2021
SALES ASSOCIATE
Skechers
06.2018 - 11.2019
Level 3 Diploma - Early Years and Childcare
Ashford college
09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSES - Various subjects
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre