Shams Allachmawi
London,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented and self-motivated professional with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience using legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw. Skilled in research, analysis, and effective communication, with fluency in Arabic to enhance cross-cultural collaboration. Committed to delivering precise, timely work and building positive relationships through strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Adept at planning and prioritising to achieve objectives, and recognised for leading by example to motivate high-performing teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Owner
Sunshine & M LLP
05.2025 - 09.2025
Paralegal
Saribrahimoğlu Law Office
Ankara, Turkey
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings. Assisted in client and witness interviews.
- Managed case files and client information with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Performed due diligence tasks and prepared related reports.
- Handled administrative duties such as scheduling, billing, and correspondence.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Reviewed and summarised discovery materials, helping to identify relevant evidence for case arguments.
Director’s Assistant & Projects Manager
Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights (NGO)
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Tracked project progress and ensured adherence to schedules and deadlines.
- Prepared financial and grant papers.
- Drafted and translated official papers and sent them to state actors.
- Assisted the director in evaluating research, reporting news and events directly to the director.
- Managed the official website on Google and LinkedIn.
- Created and maintained project documentation, communication content, and materials.
- Researched and compiled reports on human rights issues, providing critical insights for advocacy initiatives.
- Developed and implemented project management strategies to enhance organisational workflow and productivity.
Research Assistant
Middle East Institute (NGO)
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted research in the area of North Africa and the Sahel.
- Assisted in communication with other departments in the organisation.
- Supported event management.
- Conducted desk research.
Research Assistant
Access Centre for Human Rights (NGO)
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted research on Syrian status in Lebanon (immigration issues).
- Managed media and social media accounts.
- Monitored and documented violations against Syrian citizens in Lebanon.
- Conducted desk research.
Visiting Student
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted the Libya team in administrative and operational updates.
- Supported political and security updates.
- Assisted in program and project updates.
- Tracked developments related to peacekeeping, stabilisation, and conflict in Libya.
- Conducted desk research and produced short summaries related to reconciliation and financial inclusion.
Education
Solicitors Qualifying Examination - SQE
Barbri
01.2024 - 01.2025
LLM - Law in Financial, Regulation and Corporate Law
Brunel University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor's degree - Political Science & International Affairs
Lebanese American University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Skills
- IT: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Familiar with LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Research and analysis
- detail-oriented and punctual
- Arabic and English – fluent spoken and written
Timeline
Owner
Sunshine & M LLP
05.2025 - 09.2025
Paralegal
Saribrahimoğlu Law Office
01.2025 - 08.2025
Solicitors Qualifying Examination - SQE
Barbri
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
Middle East Institute (NGO)
09.2023 - 09.2024
Research Assistant
Access Centre for Human Rights (NGO)
09.2023 - 12.2023
Visiting Student
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
03.2023 - 06.2023
LLM - Law in Financial, Regulation and Corporate Law
Brunel University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Director’s Assistant & Projects Manager
Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights (NGO)
11.2022 - 09.2025
Bachelor's degree - Political Science & International Affairs
Lebanese American University
01.2019 - 01.2022