NIRPREET KAUR

Partner

Lex Jurists, Advocates & Solicitors

Delhi

8 2013 - Current

Representation of the clients before the Hon'ble Courts in Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Punjab and Haryana High Court, and District Courts in India in matrimonial matters, bail matters, and PoSH litigation.
Representation of clients before the investigating agencies in Delhi and other states, in criminal and Enforcement Directorate matters.
Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, discussions on the new case laws and changes in law, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at an efficient pace.
Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
Oversaw the firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance and support to team members, paralegals, and interns, and enforced smooth compliance for all the clients.
Spoke with my peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules. Monitored team performances, and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Conducted legal research to support case arguments and strategies.
Drafted regular bail, anticipatory bail applications, miscellaneous applications, legal notices, writ petitions.
Briefed Senior Advocates for court hearings and prepared case briefs
Drafted policies on anti-harassment and anti-sexual harassment, and legal opinions on various issues pertaining to sexual harassment in the workplace for various clients with diverse needs.
Mentored junior lawyers on case management and client interactions, and prepared MIS for corporate clients. Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication practices, and providing guidance on legal issues.
Drafted mandatory compliance reports for corporations for the filing of the Annual Report under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Ensure mandatory compliance with the disclosure of sexual harassment matters in the directors' report for filing before the Registrar of Companies.
Conducted training for employees and internal committee members under the PoSH Act of 2013 for various organizations.
Conducted multiple investigations under the PoSH Act, carried out cross-examinations of the parties, and prepared detailed investigation report(s).
Pro bono: Supported especially abled females and single mothers in mediation, and provided legal assistance in matrimonial disputes.