Falgun Dharukiya
Bhavnagar
Summary
Skilled Legal Associate with substantial background in corporate law. Demonstrated understanding of legal procedures, contract negotiations, and document management. Strengths include research, critical thinking, communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous work involved impactful contributions to successful case outcomes and effective client relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Associate
Knowbal Migration & Education Pty Ltd-Australia
Remote
08.2024 - Current
- Prepare legal submissions, cover letters for applications, and genuine applicant statements.
- Review and verify financial documents for visa applications, such as tax documents, PPF, PF, and ITRs, ensuring they are accurate and comply with regulations.
- Prepare a financial matrix, and present clear financial statements to support decision-making.
- Review and organize documents as per guidelines, ensuring they are properly filed in designated folders.
- Create and manage client folders, following strict nomenclature rules.
- Prepare applications for student visas, employer-sponsored visas, skilled nominations, permanent visas, and temporary visas, ensuring zero errors.
- Attach the required documentation to applications, and prepare pending lists.
- Send introductory emails to clients, and follow up on requests for information.
- Gather necessary information and documents from clients, communicating effectively to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date client information in the CRM, including details on submissions, approvals, critical dates, and follow-ups.
- Create new leads, assign services, and manage follow-ups within the CRM system.
- Prepare daily follow-up reports, and ensure all designated tasks are completed or reported with valid reasons.
- Proofread and review all documents and applications for accuracy and compliance.
- Send payment requests, receive payments, and prepare invoices.
- Add file notes based on the case manager's instructions and during major application stages.
Advocate
Dharukiya Associate's
Bhavnagar
04.2021 - Current
- Providing daily reporting to our clients in terms of daily MIS and reports.
- Providing facilities to conduct Lok Adalat and conciliation at court premises to recover dues and settlements.
- Serves as outside general counsel and also advises clients in areas such as banking, insurance, arbitration, industrial laws, information technology, commercial title verification, vetting, and all types of civil and criminal matters in Bhavnagar.
- Settle disputes through the Alternative Dispute Resolution process, with experienced mediators in different fields.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes from meetings and phone calls.
- Presented oral arguments at hearings before administrative agencies, courts, or tribunals.
- Conducted thorough research on current laws and policies affecting client demographics to inform advocacy efforts.
- Revised documents, organized travel arrangements, submitted billable hours and coordinated court documentation for timely filings.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Contributed to professional development initiatives for continuous improvement and updated knowledge of current trends and industry best practices.
- Received promotion to position based on dedicated work ethic and legal acumen.
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
- Participated in mediations between parties involved in disputes over matters such as contract breaches and family law matters.
- Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
- Provided administrative support services for senior partners and firm associates for various types of litigation.
- Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Provided support services such as document preparation or investigations as needed during case preparation.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
Director
Mozavi Technologies PVT LTD
Bhavnagar
10.2014 - 03.2021
- During a 7-year tenure with Mozavi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., culminating in my current responsibility for coordinating all office functions and supervising a team of four administrative professionals.
- Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow and process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.
- Decreased office expenditures by 15% by implementing needed controls on stock, supplies, and standardizing ordering procedures.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
L1 Desktop Support Engineer
Impact Infotech Pvt Ltd
Rajkot
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided guidance to junior technicians regarding best practices in IT support.
- Configured computers, laptops, printers, and other peripherals for users.
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
- Performed variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
- Documented all helpdesk interactions in a ticketing system.
- Resolved customer issues by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related problems.
- Ensured compliance with security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information.
- Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
- Led workshops and webinars to share best practices and new technologies with the support team.
- Trained end-users on new technologies and systems to enhance their understanding and efficiency.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems or software.
Sr. Helpdesk Engineer
Dev Information Technologies Pvt LTD
Rajkot
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Provided guidance to junior technicians regarding best practices in IT support.
- Configured computers, laptops, printers, and other peripherals for users.
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
- Performed variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
- Documented all helpdesk interactions in a ticketing system.
- Resolved customer issues by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related problems.
- Ensured compliance with security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information.
- Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
- Led workshops and webinars to share best practices and new technologies with the support team.
- Trained end-users on new technologies and systems to enhance their understanding and efficiency.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems or software.
System Administrator
Wiptech Peripherals Pvt Ltd
Rajkot
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Stayed current with emerging technologies and trends, regularly upgrading systems to maintain competitive advantage.
- Configured, monitored and maintained email applications or virus protection software.
- Configured and managed email servers and protocols, ensuring reliable and secure communications.
- Coordinated with vendors and support teams to resolve technical issues and procure necessary equipment.
- Gathered data pertaining to customer needs to identify, predict and evaluate system and network requirements.
- Conducted regular system backups and disaster recovery operations, minimizing data loss during critical failures.
- Installed, tested and evaluated new systems, applications and patches.
Education
Master of Laws - Criminal Justice
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University
Una06.2023
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Saurashtra University
Amreli01.2021
MBA-IT - Information And Communication Technology
Karnataka State Open University
Bhavnagar11.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Bhavnagar University
Bhavnagar03.2009
HSC - Commerce
G.S.E.B
Bhavnagar03.2005
S.S.C. -
G.S.E.B
BHAVNAGAR03.2003
Skills
- Legal research
- Contract drafting
- Legal writing
- Immigration law
- Legal analysis
- Document review
- Family law
- Legal advisory
- Team building
- Planning
- Dependable and responsible
- Clerical support
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft certified Professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Researching on new technologies
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/18/88
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Bar Council of India Certified Practitioner Advocate
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Jetking Certified Hardware & Network Engineer
- Dell Certified Server & Laptop Engineer
- Wipro Certified Server & Desktop Engineer
Accomplishments
Excellent Contribution At Customer site HDFC Bank Ltd
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Associate
Knowbal Migration & Education Pty Ltd-Australia
08.2024 - Current
Advocate
Dharukiya Associate's
04.2021 - Current
Director
Mozavi Technologies PVT LTD
10.2014 - 03.2021
L1 Desktop Support Engineer
Impact Infotech Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2014
Sr. Helpdesk Engineer
Dev Information Technologies Pvt LTD
04.2010 - 07.2013
System Administrator
Wiptech Peripherals Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Laws - Criminal Justice
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Saurashtra University
MBA-IT - Information And Communication Technology
Karnataka State Open University
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Bhavnagar University
HSC - Commerce
G.S.E.B
S.S.C. -
G.S.E.B
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