Qaasim Javed
J123qaasim@gmail.com,LinkedIn- Qaasim Javed
Summary
Paralegal with a year's commercial litigation experience at HCR Wright Hassall and an LLB from the University of Warwick (graduating summer 2026). Supported contentious matters through drafting, disclosure work, bundle preparation and procedural compliance, consistently billing 5–10% above monthly target through disciplined time management and sustained detail under pressure. Comfortable with high-volume documentation, competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders, and drawn to MLS by the team's focus on large-scale review, UK GDPR compliance and legal technology. Working towards a training contract, with longer-term interests in property and commercial law.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-legal experience- Team Leader
Tesco
Birmingham
08.2022 - Current
- Harnessed store technology (POS, stock/availability systems, and colleague apps) to optimise customer experience, resolve issues quickly, and adapt to shifting priorities during peak trade.
- Progressed from Team Member to Team Leader/Shift Leader, supporting day-to-day shift leadership, task allocation, and maintaining store standards across routines and peak periods.
- Led colleagues on shift by setting clear priorities, coaching on service and pace, and stepping in to remove blockers to keep the operation running smoothly.
- Delivered a consistently high service standard on tills and shopfloor, resolving customer queries/complaints calmly and escalating appropriately where needed.
- Maintained strong availability and presentation by coordinating replenishment, recovery and cleaning routines, ensuring a safe, compliant and customer-ready environment.
- Used product knowledge and active listening to identify customer needs and recommend suitable alternatives, improving outcomes when items were unavailable.
- Processed high volumes of cash and card transactions accurately during busy periods, minimising queue times and balancing speed with accuracy, and security checks.
- Supported the onboarding and training of newer colleagues on tills, routines, and customer service expectations, helping to raise team confidence and consistency.
Non-legal experience- Charity Volunteer
Human Appeal
Birmingham
12.2019 - Current
- Handled tens of inbound calls per day, learning to deal with enquires swiftly and with appropriate people skills.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target fundraising results, in which on average we raised between 15-20% more than the target amount.
- Promoted fundraising events through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using effective captions and graphics.
Legal experience- Commercial Litigation Paralegal
HCR Wright Hassall
Royal Leamington Spa
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Drafted key legal documents, including Letters of Claim, settlement deeds, and court applications.
- Conducted detailed legal research to support ongoing cases, and provided valuable input on litigation strategies.
- Liaised with clients, gathering information, addressing concerns, and discussing case developments.
- Produced attendance notes to accurately document client meetings and internal discussions.
Created hearing bundles using PDF Docs and became proficient with the use of other firm-specific software, ensuring accuracy and organisation. - Recorded time entries with LiberateSE, consistently billing 5–10% over budget each month by delivering high-quality work efficiently.
- Attended court hearings, gaining first-hand exposure to litigation procedures and advocacy techniques.
- Assisted in the organisation of the first Commercial Litigation conference, which facilitated networking opportunities with leading specialists in the field, and showcased the team's expertise.
- Thrived in a high-pressure environment, managing multiple competing deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
- Drafted legal articles published on the firm’s website and featured in the business newsletter, promoting the firm’s expertise.
- Adapted to the professional standards of a top-tier law firm, while collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service and uphold the firm’s reputation for excellence.
Legal experience- Student volunteer
Central England Law Centre
Coventry, West Midlands
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Researched applicable laws and legal precedents to discuss in a group setting.
- Used researched statute and regulation to draft a legal cribsheet for housing solicitors to review.
- Worked collaboratively to complete daily operational tasks against team targets, adhering to conflicting deadlines.
- Drove team success by completing allocated tasks quickly and accurately.
- Presented my findings as a group with the housing team at the clinic, answering questions on our research.
Virtual legal work experience
Brownejacobson LLP
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Discovered the variety of legal careers and specialism available- with particular insights on; employment, commercial, education, clinical negligence, public law and real estate.
- Enjoyed a talk by the first black president of the law society, Stephanie Boyce, who advocates the importance of diversity and inclusion among solicitors.
Education
LLB - LAW
University of Warwick
04.2001 -
A-Levels -
The Sixth Form College, Solihull
Solihull, SOL01-2022
GCSEs -
Yardleys School
Birmingham, BIR01-2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail: Ensured accuracy in drafting legal documents, preparing court bundles using PDF Docs, and maintaining content integrity during the development of a legal advice website as part of an independent project
- Teamwork: Collaborated within a team to plan and execute fundraising events, consistently achieving specific targets within tight deadlines, and contributed to organising a Commercial Litigation conference for industry networking
- Verbal Communication: Enhanced client relationships and teamwork by adapting communication styles effectively during meetings, client interactions, and my customer service role at Tesco
- Written Communication: Proficient in drafting clear and accurate legal documents, including settlement deeds, Letters of Claim, and case-specific research notes, ensuring adherence to legal standards
- Public Speaking: Presented complex legal research findings confidently to housing law experts during my volunteer role at the Central England Law Centre, effectively answering questions and engaging with professional audiences
- Administrative Skills: Experienced in scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and creating organised case files, including using LiberateSE for billing and time recording
- Problem-Solving: Applied analytical skills to resolve legal queries and streamline case management processes under tight deadlines
- Adaptability: Thrived in a fast-paced legal environment, mastering new tools and systems like PDF Docs and LiberateSE, while meeting firm and client expectations efficiently
Additional skills
- Drafting Expertise: Proficient in drafting legal documents such as Letters of Claim, settlement deeds, and court applications.
- Legal Research skills: Proficiency in the use of legal research databases (Including; Westlaw, Lawtel and HeinOnline)
- Event Coordination: Played a key role in organising a Commercial Litigation conference, facilitating networking with industry specialists and showcasing team expertise.
- Software Proficiency: Adept at using LiberateSE, PDF Docs, and other legal software to streamline case management and document preparation.
- Time Recording: Experienced in using LiberateSE for precise billing and time recording, consistently achieving 5-10% over time budgets through efficient task management
- Languages: English (Native), Urdu (Conversational), Mirpuri (Conversational)
- Driving: Possess a full U.K driving license
- First aid trained: Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
*References are available on request*
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Timeline
Legal experience- Commercial Litigation Paralegal
HCR Wright Hassall
09.2024 - 09.2025
Legal experience- Student volunteer
Central England Law Centre
10.2023 - 01.2024
Non-legal experience- Team Leader
Tesco
08.2022 - Current
Virtual legal work experience
Brownejacobson LLP
04.2021 - 04.2021
Non-legal experience- Charity Volunteer
Human Appeal
12.2019 - Current
LLB - LAW
University of Warwick
04.2001 -
A-Levels -
The Sixth Form College, Solihull
GCSEs -
Yardleys School