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Sara Arshad

Manchester

Summary

Hard-working and knowledgeable professional with a good understanding of property law and experience in all areas of the conveyancing process. Committed to providing excellent customer service and supporting clients throughout every stage of their transaction. Experienced in managing multiple cases at the same time, including sales, purchases, and property gifts, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Known for being organised, proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile to support both clients and colleagues

Overview

10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Trainee Solicitor

United Solicitors
2024.10 - 2026.07

Seats Chosen

1. Conveyancing

  • Sale/Purchase of Freehold/Leasehold Land
  • Transfer of Equity
  • Auction Sale/Purchase
  • Post Completion


2. Personal Injury

  • Road Traffic Accident/ Employers Liability/ Occupiers Liability
  • Stage 1 & 2 OIC & MOJ portal
  • Assessing liability & quantum
  • Reviewing medical evidence
  • Drafting schedule of losses


3. Civil Litigation

  • Drafting particulars of claim/defences
  • Preparing disclosure bundles
  • Complying with court directions

4. Landlord and Tenant Dispute & Debt Recovery

  • Drafted letters of claim to initiate legal proceedings, facilitating timely progression of cases
  • Drafted possession notices to expedite eviction processes
  • Managed rent arrears claims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
  • Issuing court proceedings for possession
  • Instructing bailiffs

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

United Solicitors
2022.07 - 2024.10
  • Manage all aspects of residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements at all stages of the conveyancing process.
  • Resolve any disputes or issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
  • Liaise with clients, lender and third parties in person, on the phone, by letter and by email.
  • Managed a caseload of thirty files from beginning to end, resulting in successful completion rates.
  • Ensure each client's interest always remains protected, alongside taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering.
  • Reviewed proof of funds and raised relevant enquiries for transaction clarity.
  • Drafted Land Registry applications, prepared SDLT1 tax returns and ensure all files adhered to all compliance procedures prior to closure.
  • Liaising with lenders on both sale and purchase matters including checking redemption statement, mortgage offers and overseeing the financial calculations relating to the sale and purchase of properties.
  • Ordered all the appropriate searches and reviewed and reported on the findings.
  • Draft Legal Documents including contracts, deeds, affidavits, and completion statements.

Customer Service Advisor

Samsonite
2018.04 - 2020.06
  • Consistently delivered excellent customer service, contributing to high customer satisfaction
  • Handle customer enquiries, complaints, returns, exchanges, and warranty claim professionally and efficiently.
  • Maintain product knowledge of new collections, promotions, and seasonal offers.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve sales targets and deliver an outstanding shopping experience

Legal Assistant

Higgins Miller Solicitor
2017.12
  • Ensure accurate case records are kept up to a high standard.
  • Maintaining paper and electronic filing systems for records and messages.
  • Collaborating colleagues on complex cases to ensure best outcomes for the client.
  • Scheduling appointments, note-taking and engaging with customers via telephone, answering any queries.
  • Visits to the Civil Court regarding family cases.

Education

Legal Practice Course - LPC

Manchester Metropolitan University
2021.09 - 2022.09

LLB (Hons) Law - 2:1

Manchester Metropolitan University
2018.09 - 2021.06

GCSEs - undefined

Parrs Wood High School
2011.09 - 2015.06

Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care

The Cheadle College
2015.09 - 2018.06

Skills

  • Legal and Financial Documentation
  • Time Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Solicitors Accounts
  • Workload Prioritisation
  • Legal Research
  • Drafting statements
  • Due Diligence
  • Case Management
  • Evidence Analysis
  • Use of Pro Claim Software

Languages

English and Urdu

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Trainee Solicitor

United Solicitors
2024.10 - 2026.07

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

United Solicitors
2022.07 - 2024.10

Legal Practice Course - LPC

Manchester Metropolitan University
2021.09 - 2022.09

LLB (Hons) Law - 2:1

Manchester Metropolitan University
2018.09 - 2021.06

Customer Service Advisor

Samsonite
2018.04 - 2020.06

Legal Assistant

Higgins Miller Solicitor
2017.12

Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care

The Cheadle College
2015.09 - 2018.06

GCSEs - undefined

Parrs Wood High School
2011.09 - 2015.06
Sara Arshad