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Ziada Matomona

Bury,Greater Manchester

Summary

Dependable legal professional providing reliable client support across diverse matters. Diligent in case preparation and management to achieve positive results. Plans strategically to manage high volumes of work.

Accurate, assertive and adaptable individual who can effectively multi-task in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines. Also an organised, independent worker with strong time management skills, as well as being detail-oriented with an ability to learn new tasks quickly.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Legal assistant

The Law Clinic - Salford University
Manchester, United Kingdom
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Handled case documentation safely and securely for optimised client confidentiality.
  • Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
  • Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention.
  • Managed over 10 client files per day with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Community Immigration Assistant

Ebony and Ivory Community Centre
Stockport , Greater Manchester
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Processed passport and biometric applications for vulnerable non-English speaking families.
  • Accompanied vulnerable families to interviews and fingerprinting appointments.
  • Answered phone calls and emails for management team during busy periods.
  • Addressed incoming requests for information, inquiries, and complaints.


Waiter

Mr Bakers
Wythenshawe
05.2021 - 09.2022

• Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

• Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.

• Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.

• Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.

• Used my multilingual skills to interact with teams and

Pupils Intern

Thompsons Solicitors
Manchester
06.2022 - 07.2022

• Coordinated emails, files, spreadsheets and reports for the associate that was shadowed.

• Virtually attended conferences with clients, firm partners and associates

• Produced a high-quality presentation, on how the recent pandemic impacted the criminal justice system at the end of my internship

• Sent 2 emails to clients, with the guidance of a senior solicitor

• Assisted 2 solicitors by conducting crucial research for upcoming cases.

Warehouse operator

Missguided
Manchester
10.2021 - 01.2022

• Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.

• Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets

• Independently worked through high-volume orders using initiative and self-motivation, consistently hitting and exceeding deadline targets by 5-10% each night

• Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.

• Reported missing or damaged items to management, promptly resolved stock issues to maintain production line efficiency.

• Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Key Modules: Artificial Intelligence, Equity and Trusts, Criminal Justice and Punishment,

University of Salford
Salford
09.2021 - 06.2024

Aquinas College
Stockport
09.2019 - 05.2021

St. Annes RC High School
Stockport

Skills

  • Fluent in legal terminology
  • Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
  • File management including opening, updating, closing and archiving
  • Office 365 fluency
  • Excellent organisation and time management
  • Case Management
  • Legal research and analyse findings to support case preparations
  • Diary management

Languages

Swahili
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Kirundi
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Legal assistant

The Law Clinic - Salford University
10.2023 - 01.2024

Community Immigration Assistant

Ebony and Ivory Community Centre
06.2023 - 09.2023

Pupils Intern

Thompsons Solicitors
06.2022 - 07.2022

Warehouse operator

Missguided
10.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Laws - Key Modules: Artificial Intelligence, Equity and Trusts, Criminal Justice and Punishment,

University of Salford
09.2021 - 06.2024

Waiter

Mr Bakers
05.2021 - 09.2022

Aquinas College
09.2019 - 05.2021

St. Annes RC High School
Ziada Matomona