Meena Parvaiz
Legal Executive
Leeds,Yorkshire
Summary
A qualified and motivated Legal Executive with two years of advanced experience in Immigration law. Offering expertise in legal proceedings. Dedicated, hardworking with an internal drive to deliver excellence, and aptitude in decision-making. An energetic initiator and team builder able to navigate high-stress situations and achieve goals on time and under pressure. Striving for quality and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Immigration case worker
Andrew Williams Solicitor
Leeds, Yorkshire
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, building a strong reputation for the firm in the field of immigration law
- Generate and manage a caseload of complex immigration cases, ensuring that all work is completed within strict deadlines
- Entry Clearance visas, leave to enter/ remain, further leave to remain, indefinite leave to remain applications British citizenship applications, UK license and sponsorship visa applications, asylum, and human rights applications.
- Drafting complicated applications and preparing appeal bundles.
- Maintain files in an orderly and tidy manner, ensuring at all times, disbursements and other items are recorded quickly and accurately
- Handle partner, spouse, unmarried partner, fiancé, civil partner visas, EUSS applications, and visit visa applications.
- Liaise with the Home Office and Visa Application Centres on behalf of clients
Franchisee owner of Subway
Subway
Ashington
12.2021 - 07.2023
Franchisee owner of Subway
Subway
Sunderland
05.2019 - Current
- Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed winning sales strategies to drive revenue.
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Addressed operational inefficiencies, implementing actionable improvements to support business growth.
Voluntary Legal advisor
The Danish Cancer Society
Copenhagen, Denmark
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided legal advice to cancer patients and relatives regarding any legal issues
Immigration Officer
The Danish Immigration Service
Copenhagen, Denmark
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Screen applications, supporting evidence and conduct interviews
- Take detailed notes during the interview, highlighting any inconsistencies or concerns.
- Review the interview notes and supporting evidence to assess the applicant's credibility and suitability
- Researching information provided by the asylum seeker and other sources
- Apply the policies, regulations, statutes, and precedents: Use the analysed policies, regulations, statutes, and precedents to guide your decision-making process. Ensure that your decisions are consistent with the applicable laws, rules, and guidelines.
- Draft a comprehensive written assessment
- Attended The Asylum Appeal Board as a representative of The Danish Immigration Service.
Claim handler
Alm. Brand / Insurance company
Copenhagen, Denmark
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Personal injury claims.
- Processed inbound customer calls promptly to meet call-handling timeframe targets.
- Handled initial claims inquiries with attention to first-class, personal service.
- Kept clients well-informed of claim updates and case progress.
- Ensure that claims are dealt with efficiently and that payment for valid claims is made to policyholders
- Managing a claim from the start through to settlement, making decisions on the extent and validity of a claim, and checking for any potential fraudulent activity.
- Escalated critical claims or complex situations to the supervisor for review.
Student Assistant
Alm. Brand / Insurance company
Copenhagen
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Personal injury/ Private liability claims
- Answering phone calls from customers
- Advise and guide in insurance proceedings, rules and regulations
- Ensure that claims are dealt with efficiently and that payment for valid claims is made to policyholders
- Managing a claim from the start through to settlement, making decisions on the extent and validity of a claim, and checking for any potential fraudulent activity.
Receptionist
Fitnessdk
Copenhagen
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Dealing with members, selling memberships, and giving health and fitness guides and advice.
Customer Account Executive/Account Service Manager
EBSCO
New Barnet, Greater London
04.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintain customer accounts and provide excellent customer service support in day-to-day queries
- Create a solid, reliable, loyal, and long-term relationship
- Detect potential possibilities
- Work closely with the sales/marketing department regarding translations (English to Danish) and tenders questioning.
Bank assistant
Nordea Bank
Copenhagen
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Customer dealing, and counselling regarding budget and finance
- Advice and selling personal private loans, housing loans, and other bank-related topics and products.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) degree - Criminal Law and Procedure
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 10.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Laws (LL.M) degree -
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark 09.2011 - 09.2014
The Finance Education: Banking - undefined
Nordea Bank － Copenhagen
01.2000 - 04.2002
Skills
- Creative problem-solving ability
- Team player
- Explain complex legal concepts in simple language
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Fast learner
Languages
Danish
Native
Urdu
Fluent
Timeline
Immigration case worker
Andrew Williams Solicitor
02.2024 - 05.2024
Master of Laws (LL.M) degree - Criminal Law and Procedure
University of Sunderland
10.2022 - 10.2023
Franchisee owner of Subway
Subway
12.2021 - 07.2023
Franchisee owner of Subway
Subway
05.2019 - Current
Voluntary Legal advisor
The Danish Cancer Society
05.2017 - 09.2017
Immigration Officer
The Danish Immigration Service
02.2016 - 01.2018
Claim handler
Alm. Brand / Insurance company
03.2014 - 06.2015
Student Assistant
Alm. Brand / Insurance company
03.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Laws (LL.M) degree -
University of Copenhagen
09.2011 - 09.2014
Receptionist
Fitnessdk
10.2010 - 11.2013
Customer Account Executive/Account Service Manager
EBSCO
04.2008 - 08.2010
Bank assistant
Nordea Bank
08.2000 - 08.2002
The Finance Education: Banking - undefined
Nordea Bank － Copenhagen
01.2000 - 04.2002
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