Malvika Jaishankar

• Investigated facts surrounding pending cases to determine validity of claims or defenses advanced by parties involved. Attended hearings to take notes on proceedings and provide assistance when needed.
• Interpreted findings from research into written reports for use in court proceedings or negotiations between parties. Maintained an organized filing system for all legal documents relating to ongoing projects. Assisted lawyers with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits or locating witnesses.
• Gathered data from public records databases such as LexisNexis and SCC. Conducted interviews with clients, witnesses and experts in order to obtain additional facts about a case. Created presentations summarizing key points from research findings for use during depositions or trials.
• Assisted attorneys with preparation of pleadings and briefs by researching relevant case law. Drafted motions and other court filings as directed by supervisors.

• Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.
• Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
• Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.
• Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
• Participated in client meetings with attorney supervision.
• Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.

Assisted in Spreading Legal Awareness among the public, targeting particularly the beneficiaries of social legislations and the public at large on various issues of legal importance. Provided free and competent legal aid in the nature of counselling and legal advice as well as free legal services to various organizations.

• Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
• Maintained updated records of pending cases or transactions.
• Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
• Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.

• Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
• Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
• Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.

• Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
• Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
• Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.

• Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.
• Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
• Participated in client meetings with attorney supervision.
• Maintained updated records of pending cases or transactions.

• Filled up master index for a programme called Magic box.
• Wrote content for Magic box on multicultural concerns, rights and responsibilities.
• Assisted in framing questionnaires for quiz for students on parliament, constitution and the government.
• Assisted with the tree survey conducted for children in schools.
• Assisted with traffic police day campaign (school and city level event)