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MALAVIGA N.

Bengaluru

Summary

Highly Organized and detail oriented Legal Assistant with over 2 years of Experience supporting attorneys in fast-paced law offices. Proficient in legal research, document preparation, case management, and client communication. Skilled in drafting Legal documents, maintaining case files, scheduling, and coordinating court filings. Adept at managing confidential information with discretion and ensuring compliance with legal procedures. Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to resolving administrative challenges, contributing to efficient legal operations and successful case outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support within the Real Estate Department of a Canadian law firm.
  • Assist clients throughout all stages of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and mortgage refinancing.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, financial institutions, realtors, and municipal authorities to facilitate the smooth progression and completion of transactions.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Canadian real estate law, procedures, and regulatory requirements relevant to property transactions.
  • Conduct due diligence by reviewing land registry records, zoning by-laws, tax certificates, and other relevant documentation to ensure legal compliance.

Junior Associate

GKM Associates and Advocates
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • As a Junior Associate at GKM Associates, I had the opportunity to work closely with and learn under the esteemed guidance of Designated Senior Advocate G. Krishna Murthy. During my tenure, I was exposed to a broad range of legal matters, with significant focus on Civil Law and allied branches.
  • Gained extensive and practical legal experience across a wide spectrum of Civil Law matters, including:
  • Contract Law and Special Contracts.
  • Partnership Laws
  • Succession and Inheritance Laws.
  • Tenancy and Lease Laws
  • Land and Revenue Matters
  • Assisted in complex legal proceedings and case preparations in the areas of:
  • Company Law.
  • Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, particularly cheque bounce cases under Section 138.
  • Banking and Financial Laws, including litigation involving nationalized banks.
  • Represented and assisted in proceedings before:
  • Trial Courts in Bangalore.
  • High Court of Karnataka, drafting pleadings, case briefs, and preparing submissions.
  • Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) - handling recovery matters and corporate debt restructuring cases.
  • Acquired specialized knowledge and practical understanding of:
  • SARFAESI Act, Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act (RDBA).
  • Debt Recovery Tribunal Rules.
  • Actively involved in the litigation and advisory work for major institutional clients:
  • Worked under the panel advocate framework for BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company).
  • Assisted in matters for State Bank of India, including recovery suits, enforcement of securities, and compliance.

Education

B.A., LLB. -

Ramaiah College of Law
Bengaluru, India
01-2022

12th -

Devamatha CMI Public School Thrissur
Kerala
01-2017

10th -

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans SRM Public School, Thrissur
Kerala
01-2015

Skills

  • Legal Research and Drafting
  • Real Estate Transaction Support
  • Client Counseling and Communication
  • Court File Preparation and Attendance
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Document Review and Preparation
  • Knowledge of Canadian Real Estate Law
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Professional Conduct and Ethics
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

Completed a certified course on International Criminal Cort and International Court of Justice from Ramaiah College of Law.

Languages

English

Malayalam

Tamil

Hindi

Accomplishments

  • Moot Court & Competitions
  • Participated in the 4th Shivaji Shetty Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2019
  • Participated in the National Online Memorial Drafting Competition.
  • Event Organization
  • Organized the Surana & Surana and Ramaiah College of Law National Tort Law Moot Court Competition at Ramaiah College of Law, Bangalore.

Internships

Gopidas and Associates - Legal Intern 

June - July 2022


  • Drafted and reviewed privacy policies addressing firm-specific concerns.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to draft comprehensive employment contracts.
  • Prepared written statements on workplace sexual harassment under the POSH Act.
  • Composed legal notices pertaining to employer non-payment of salary


M.V. Vedachala and Associates - Legal Intern 

Nov 2021, Feb - Mar 2022


  • Conducted in-depth legal research on the Indian Contracts Act and drafted client contracts.
  • Drafted plaints and written statements for ancestral property and partition disputes.
  • Prepared bail applications and legal notices related to consumer dispute matters.
  • Supported attorneys by researching civil, criminal, family, and juvenile laws for trial preparation.


E.S. Sasikumar & Vijimon Kuruvilla Associates - Legal Intern 

Aug -Sep 2020


  • Drafted plaints and conducted legal research related to trademark law (Trademark Act, 1999).
  • Researched Anti-Money Laundering legislation and related regulatory frameworks.
  • Assisted in negotiation and resolution of trademark infringement disputes.
  • Advised clients on trademark availability and legal considerations for marketing new products.
  • Analyzed licensing agreements and trademark ownership transfers.


High Court of Kerala, Hon. Justice Ashok Menon - Judicial Intern 

Jan - Feb 2020


  • Conducted case law research on criminal law matters.
  • Attended court proceedings and analyzed judgments to assist judicial processes.
  • Reviewed relevant precedents and legal interpretations to support ongoing cases.


Advocate Iqbal Muhamad & Associates  - Legal Intern 

Jul - Aug 2019


  • Assisted with case research and trial preparation through evidence and witness interviews.
  • Supported attorneys during mediation sessions and client consultations.
  • Contributed to dispute resolution matters involving Wakaf Board cases.


Childline (NGO)  - Legal Intern 

Jul - Aug 2018


  • Researched child protection laws, including POCSO and Juvenile Justice Acts.
  • Reviewed and proofread legal documents and reports for outreach initiatives.
  • Assisted in drafting reports on child abuse, harassment, and assault cases.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation
04.2024 - Current

Junior Associate

GKM Associates and Advocates
02.2023 - 01.2024

B.A., LLB. -

Ramaiah College of Law

12th -

Devamatha CMI Public School Thrissur

10th -

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans SRM Public School, Thrissur

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