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Hifsa Jamil

Hifsa Jamil

Senior Caseworker

Asylum and Human Rights

Hifsa is a Senior Caseworker within the Asylum team at Paragon Law, supporting individuals seeking protection in the UK. She holds an LLB degree and has experience in managing asylum claims, working closely with clients to build strong relationships and detailed representations.

She works closely with clients in sensitive asylum providing clear, professional and empathetic support throughout. She previously completed a placement at the Refugee Rights Hub in Sheffield, where she gained experience supporting refugees with immigration and family reunification matters.

Her long-term ambition is to qualify as a Solicitor with ongoing development of legal knowledge and practical experience within asylum law.

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