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Saffanah Qashqari

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Highly skilled legal professional with extensive expertise in drafting pleadings, legal writing, and document drafting and revision. Proficient in MS Office and case management, demonstrating strong research skills and a robust work ethic. Adept at dispute resolution and analytical tasks, with a deep understanding of legal proceedings. Committed to delivering exceptional results and continuously enhancing legal acumen.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Paralegal

Abdullah N. Ghanim Law Firm
Jeddah
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated meetings between solicitors and clients for effective discussion.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information to uphold ethics standards.
  • Conducted initial client interviews to gather case details.
  • Ensured up-to-date knowledge of laws by attending continuous professional development courses.
  • Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information.
  • Prepared court filings, maintaining punctuality in submission deadlines.

Legal researcher

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Riyadh
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Drafted correspondences, ensured clear communication between parties involved.
  • Achieved thorough understanding of complex legal issues with detailed analysis.
  • Collaborated with legal teams for streamlined case management.
  • Kept abreast with latest legal updates to inform decision-making processes.
  • Conducted extensive research for improved case preparation.

Legal representative

Upgrade for Electronics and Appliances Co.
Jeddah
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Updated knowledge on current laws and regulations through continuous professional development efforts, staying ahead in the field.
  • Advocated effectively for clients during court trials resulting in positive verdicts.
  • Facilitated client understanding of complex legal matters by providing clear explanations and advice.
  • Drafted legal documents for successful case outcomes.
  • Reviewed contracts for protection of client interests.
  • Achieved favourable dispute resolutions with negotiation skills.
  • Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.

Trainee lawyer

The Law Firm of Samar Alhaysooni
Jeddah
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Drafted memoranda and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Conducted extensive legal research to strengthen cases.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.

Legal intern

The Law Firm of Majed Garoub
Jeddah
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Prepared case briefs, streamlined decision-making process for the team.
  • Organised files and maintained a comprehensive database of all ongoing cases for easy retrieval.

Education

Master of Laws -

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
09.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Laws - LLB -

Dar Al-Hekma University
Jeddah
09.2013 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Drafting pleadings
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Legal writing
  • Document drafting and revision
  • Case Management
  • Analytical
  • Expertise in legal proceedings
  • Strong research skills
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Strong work ethic

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Paralegal

Abdullah N. Ghanim Law Firm
12.2024 - Current

Legal researcher

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
08.2022 - 02.2023

Legal representative

Upgrade for Electronics and Appliances Co.
06.2021 - 11.2021

Trainee lawyer

The Law Firm of Samar Alhaysooni
10.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Laws -

King Abdulaziz University
09.2019 - 05.2021

Legal intern

The Law Firm of Majed Garoub
03.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Laws - LLB -

Dar Al-Hekma University
09.2013 - 07.2018
Saffanah Qashqari