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Tanusha Sivanesan

Leeds

Summary

Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pro Bono Student Advisor

Yorkshire Legal Advice Clinic
Leeds
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Reviewed Client Information Form to identify legal issues and draft targeted questions.
  • Submitted drafted questions for review by Supervising Solicitor before client meeting.
  • Participated virtually in client meeting alongside Solicitor to facilitate discussions.
  • Asked pre-drafted questions and recorded attendance notes during client interaction.
  • Drafted follow-up letters of advice, subject to review by specialist volunteer solicitor and supervisor.
  • Incorporated amendments requested by volunteer lawyer into final letters of advice.
  • Guaranteed prompt delivery of final letter post-appointment.

Pro Bono Volunteer (Observer)

University of Law (Small Business Advice Line)
Leeds
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Performed detailed legal research based on summaries of client’s issues for informed participation.
  • Integrated insights from research with clinical advice to enhance understanding of legal context.
  • I participated in the SBAL clinic, observing the provision of client advice by a volunteer solicitor.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of client care and communication skills demonstrated during sessions.
  • Considered ethical implications in the delivery of legal services as observed during interactions.

Immigration Coordinator

Fragomen
Sheffield
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Fragomen is a leading immigration law firm recognized worldwide for its strategic consultative services and providing support to meet the complete gamut of business immigration needs.
  • Adhering to all case management procedures, drafting emails of advice or support letters, and managing queries from caseworkers.
  • Balancing the demands of caseworkers, assignees, and maintaining and updating case management records effectively and accurately.
  • Managing an extensive caseload and upholding exceptional standards of quality in assisting caseworkers and clients.
  • Drafting numerous visa application forms, including Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, ILR (including LR, Set M), Student Visa, Temporary GAE, Sponsor License, and Representative of an Overseas Business applications as directed, and corresponding with their additional services.
  • Drafted and submitted Certificates of Sponsorship to the Home Office, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
  • Drafting more complex CCLs, first contact emails, and entry clearance procedures.
  • Submitting and paying for online applications for clients with the utmost responsibility and care, and ensuring payment deadlines are met with accuracy.
  • Managing dropboxes by answering queries from the client, assignees, and the caseworkers.
  • Supervised and guided the team effectively during the team leader's absence, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Developed proficiency in visa processes through self-directed learning in the absence of senior guidance.
  • Mentored newcomers by providing comprehensive training and staying informed on current immigration policies to assist caseworkers better.
  • Facilitated cross-border coordination with Fragomen teams, optimizing midnight operations and training on UK immigration protocols.
  • Reviewed approximately 500 cases for a major client within a short timeframe to ensure billing accuracy.
  • Undertook and completed various country-specific immigration projects, broadening knowledge of global compliance standards.
  • Dedicated extra hours to address urgent tasks, contributing to team success.
  • Evaluated and corrected the tasks completed by new, part-time employees during high-demand periods to uphold service excellence.
  • Managed payment transactions efficiently, maintaining error-free records for immigration processes.
  • Earned trust from colleagues and associates as the go-to person for completing tasks efficiently and effectively.

Internship

JPK & IK Law Associates
Chennai
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Maintained detailed legislation knowledge to ensure procedures were correctly followed and examined legal documents to assure adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Produced and filed court reports with unparalleled accuracy.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for legal enquiries and procedural matters, as well as handling a huge volume of inbound and outbound calls from clients.
  • Worked on professional correspondences, warrants and orders on behalf of the clients to produce before the courts, worked in detail on property registrations and filing commercial suits.
  • Responded to client complaints, ensuring prompt resolution of issues to avoid escalations.
  • Recorded court proceedings and prepared accurate minutes for court hearings, trials and arbitration proceedings.
  • Updated and maintained court calendars, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved time related conflicts between attorneys.
  • Ensured that the clients received exemplary legal service during all contact points with the firm.

Pro Bono Volunteer

Langsett Advice Centre
Sheffield
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Thoroughly researched and analyzed the cases and relevant case laws and learnt the accuracy of advice and procedures.
  • Dedicated projects on learning how legal problems arise and how people dealing with legal problems cope up and come to receive solutions and accept advice.
  • Working as a team and learning through participation in the process of supervisor's legal advice and discussing the observations of the case.
  • Majorly learning how the legal sector works in practical life whilst studying LLB at the University of Sheffield.

Education

LPC LLM

University of Law
Leeds
01-2026

Master of Laws (LLM) - International Business And Corporate Law

University of Leicester
UK
09.2022

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

The University of Sheffield
UK
09.2021

Skills

  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Analytical skills
  • Relationship building
  • Operational efficiency
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Business continuity planning
  • Time management
  • Business strategy development
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Currently pursuing Mediation Training at Phoenix Dispute Solutions to become an accrediated Mediator which is recognised by The International Mediation Institute, The Civil Mediation Council & The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Accomplishments

  • Received at the University of Sheffield, 2019-20; the award was given in recognition and to celebrate the terrific achievements of the Societies and Working Representative Committees within the Students' Union. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to contribute to society as a committee member that won the award for Best Cultural or National Society

Affiliations

  • Member of the Model United Nations Club, The University of Sheffield
  • Member of the Young Barrister's Society, The University of Sheffield
  • Member of the Mooting Society, The University of Sheffield
  • Inclusion Officer & Events Coordinator, Sheffield Malaysian Students Association, The University of Sheffield
  • Academic Representative, Law School, The University of Sheffield

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sanskrit
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Pro Bono Student Advisor

Yorkshire Legal Advice Clinic
05.2025 - 05.2025

Pro Bono Volunteer (Observer)

University of Law (Small Business Advice Line)
05.2025 - 05.2025

Immigration Coordinator

Fragomen
08.2022 - 03.2025

Internship

JPK & IK Law Associates
03.2020 - 03.2021

Pro Bono Volunteer

Langsett Advice Centre
11.2017 - 11.2019

LPC LLM

University of Law

Master of Laws (LLM) - International Business And Corporate Law

University of Leicester

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

The University of Sheffield

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