Keya Ali
Legal Assistant
Shima
Summary
Aspiring paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Current hands-on experience in legal research, attorney-client meetings, and courtroom procedures across the UK and India. Skilled in legal drafting, event coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration. Passionate about corporate, property, and human rights law with the drive to constantly hone in on necessary skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Law School Volunteer
Kent Law Clinic
01.2023 - 2024
- Maintained a high degree of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive client information, ensuring the protection of attorney-client privilege.
- Observed client meetings gaining practical insight into various aspects of the law and its application
- Participated in moot court as a jury member gaining additional insight into how arguments are presented in a court room.
Student Clerk
Student Outdoor Clerk Scheme
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled confidential information, maintaining privacy and adhering to legal guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date information regarding cases for the defence team to access when necessary.
- Further developed the skills of active listening and note-taking to ensure relevant information was noted down.
High Court Intern
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Attended court hearings and observed legal proceedings firsthand, enriching practical understanding of courtroom etiquette and procedures.
- Analyzed legal issues by conducting thorough research and presenting findings to supervising attorneys.
- Developed strong professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the firm hierarchy, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to collaboration and growth opportunities for interns like myself.
- Observed mediation sessions with opposing counsel, learning effective dispute resolution techniques from experienced professionals.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Community Service
Self-Led Project
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Organized donation drives collecting items such as books, toys, clothes, and furniture for those in need.
- Coordinated community clean-up initiatives, leading groups of volunteers to ensure efficient waste removal and recycling.
- Part of the civic work also included feeding stray dogs ensuring sterilization of females
Graduation Intern
Woodstock School Mussoorie
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with event planning, support, and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs, or profits.
- Cultivated skills of being a team-player and focused on time management.
- Focused on delegating duties and ensuring clear lines of communication
Education
LLB - Law and Sociology
University of Kent
Canterbury, England 06.2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program - undefined
Woodstock School
05.2022
Skills
- General Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Attention to detail
- Computer Skills
- Google Apps: slides, docs, sheets
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Awards
Westlaw UK Basic Certificate, Student Outdoor Clerk Scheme Certificate
Timeline
High Court Intern
06.2024 - 07.2024
Student Clerk
Student Outdoor Clerk Scheme
09.2023 - 06.2024
Law School Volunteer
Kent Law Clinic
01.2023 - 2024
Community Service
Self-Led Project
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduation Intern
Woodstock School Mussoorie
12.2021 - 05.2022
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program - undefined
Woodstock School
LLB - Law and Sociology
University of Kent
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