Paralegal

• Sep 2023 - Present

Paralegal

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

Conducted customer due diligence, reviewing client information and documentation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. - Attended client meetings and took attendance notes on discussions, outcomes, and action items, contributing to the development of case strategies and plans. - Drafted and edited various legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal requirements and standards. - Compiled and organized case files, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of information. - Conducted legal research and analysis, including reviewing statutes, case law, and legal precedents, to support case development and litigation strategies. - Researched, wrote, and edited legal articles for publication on the company's website, covering established legal concepts and updates in the legal arena. Show less

Virtual Experience

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

Gained practical technical experience by utilising an AI system in the due diligence process to analyse contracts regarding transactions. - Delivered a presentation on a Sales Purchase Agreement and earn-out regime, showcasing effective communication and presentation skills. - Developed the ability to review and edit complex contracts with attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting client interests. Gained practical technical experience by utilising an AI system in the due diligence process to analyse contracts regarding transactions. - Delivered a presentation on a Sales Purchase Agreement and earn-out regime, showcasing effective communication and presentation skills. - Developed the ability to review and edit complex contracts with attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting client interests.

Paralegal

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Shadowed senior partners to learn the practical knowledge of the workings of a law firm, including client management, case handling, and legal research and drafting. - Attended client meetings and hearings in the High Court, gaining first-hand experience of the litigation process and legal proceedings. - Effectively managed a high volume of cases, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills. - Built strong relationships with clients, maintaining regular communication, and providing updates on case developments and strategies. - Collaborated successfully with several solicitors, working together to achieve favourable outcomes for clients. - Drafted witness statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal requirements and standards. - Organized for documents to be notarized, legalized, and apostilled for use in a foreign jurisdiction, demonstrating proficiency in legal procedures and requirements. - Helped write a case book that was published and is now being used in law colleges, contributing to the refinement, and polishing of research, writing, and editing skills. Show less

Business Development Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

Gained various skills such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Management (SEM), and basic coding in Python, which can be applied to legal research and analysis. - Shadowed the CEO of the company and made numerous presentations to supervisors, developing strong work ethic and improving public speaking skills, essential for effective communication with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. - Served as head of a Model UN alongside the internship, managing a team of participants and efficiently producing results under tight deadlines, demonstrating leadership skills, project management skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. - Assisted with client management and communication, maintaining regular contact and providing updates on case developments and strategies. Show less

Charge D' Affaires

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

As part of the Secretariat, my duties included managing and overseeing all the financial tasks and general proceedings of the MUN. I was also directing the Delegate Affairs team, which included making cold calls, creating and maintaining contact with the delegates, helping them, and answering their queries. I learnt how to effectively lead and manage a major event while juggling school and another internship, improving my interpersonal and time management prowess. As part of the Secretariat, my duties included managing and overseeing all the financial tasks and general proceedings of the MUN. I was also directing the Delegate Affairs team, which included making cold calls, creating and maintaining contact with the delegates, helping them, and answering their queries. I learnt how to effectively lead and manage a major event while juggling school and another internship, improving my interpersonal and time management prowess.

Intern

• Apr 2016 - May 2016

Acquired proficiency in various accounting skills, including data entry, double-entry bookkeeping, Tally accounting, company taxation, and commercial online banking, which were applied to managing financial records and reports. - Gained knowledge of financial management and consulting, including the compilation and analysis of clients' assets, incomes, debts, and holdings, to support sound financial decision-making. - Worked under a professional accountant to develop soft skills such as critical thinking, efficient communication, and active listening, which improved client relations and increased overall efficiency. - Maintained accuracy and adherence to accounting standards and regulations, demonstrating a strong attention to detail. - Analysed financial data, resolved discrepancies and errors, and demonstrated strong problem-solving skills. - Collaborated with colleagues and clients to achieve common goals, displaying effective teamwork abilities. Show less