Zulknane Nasir
woking,surrey
Summary
Motivated student eager to enhance skill set and offer high-value administrative support in legal environment. In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and documentation. Thrives in fast-paced environments with exceptional attention to detail and keen time-management skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Aid Work
MakeupbyM
Woking , Surrey
2021.12 - Current
- Provided effective client support by establishing facts and advising on available legal options.
- Reviewed legal documentation and bank agreements to translate and simplify legal jargon for clients.
- Guaranteed timely, pertinent legal advice for caseload, coordinating appointments to meet demands.
Senior Legal Advisor
Sigma
Birmingham, Midands
2022.12 - 2023.09
- Computed claims for damages, compensation and maintenance to provide accurate calculations for client.
- Interviewed and advised clients regarding legal procedures for case.
- Opened communication channels with other officials to encourage productive dialogue.
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law.
- Signposted clients to relevant services as appropriate.
Legal Advisor
Okka Lounge Business
Woking, Surrey
2020.03 - 2021.09
- Guaranteed ethical, risk-based decision-making through independent challenge and questioning.
- Performed risk assessments to accurately identify and evaluate exposure to legal, ethics and compliance issues.
- Facilitated legal process by reviewing various legal documents, including non-disclosure documents and purchase agreements.
- Carried out ad hoc monitoring and oversight activities in support of compliance reviews.
Legal/Debt Advisor
Moriarty Law
Woking, Surrey
2019.12 - 2020.10
- Liaised with compliance personnel to create action plans in response to identified issues.
- Deployed project and programme risk workshops to verify capture of relevant exposures.
- Facilitated identification, analysis and corrective action planning for corporate-wide risks.
- Spearheaded implementation of risk tools and methodologies to improve outcomes and decrease vulnerabilities.
- Maintained accurate and updated client records in company CMR database.
- Maintained legal and regulatory compliance, fostering full transparency between agencies and clients.
Paralegal (Mental Health)
Bison Solicitors
Aldershot, Hampshire
2018.12 - 2019.12
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Developed legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Reviewed contracts and applied findings to develop breach of contract defences .
- Analysed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client counselling.
- Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases.
Education
GCSEs -
The Bishop David Brown School
Woking 2007.09 - 2012.05
A-Levels - Law/Business/I.T
Woking College
Woking 2012.09 - 2014.05
Bachelors - Law With International Relations
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2014.09 - 2019.05
Skills
- Teamwork mindset
- Legal research
- Highly organised
- Effective negotiation
- Case management
- Excellent time management
- Legal advising
Languages
English
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Timeline
Senior Legal Advisor
Sigma
2022.12 - 2023.09
Legal Aid Work
MakeupbyM
2021.12 - Current
Legal Advisor
Okka Lounge Business
2020.03 - 2021.09
Legal/Debt Advisor
Moriarty Law
2019.12 - 2020.10
Paralegal (Mental Health)
Bison Solicitors
2018.12 - 2019.12
Bachelors - Law With International Relations
University of Portsmouth
2014.09 - 2019.05
A-Levels - Law/Business/I.T
Woking College
2012.09 - 2014.05
GCSEs -
The Bishop David Brown School
2007.09 - 2012.05