Nakshatra Shandilya
New Delhi
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Thorough professional with in-depth understanding of applicable laws. Works great with fellow attorneys, support staff, and other stakeholders to meet legal demands. Record of success with issues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Adv. Tarun Narayan Tyagi
New Delhi
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of trial materials such as jury instructions and exhibits.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
Legal Intern
Lex-Star
New Delhi
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
Law Intern
Mohan Kumar (Advocate Supreme Court)
New Delhi
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Managed communication with courts regarding status of granted orders and petitions.
- Drafted and edited client correspondence, demand letters and legal memoranda.
Law Intern
O. P. Khaitan
Defence Colony, New Delhi
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors.
- Observed depositions and court proceedings to prepare case summaries.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Researched cases and attained affidavits to support supervisors and case needs.
- Researched information for upcoming cases for Advt. Mr. Ramaditya Tiwari, lawyer at firm.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Legal Intern
Rahul Tyagi
New Delhi
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Observed depositions and court proceedings to prepare case summaries.
- Researched cases, prepared briefs, collected data and interpreted legal information.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
Litigation Intern
King Stubb & Kasiva
Okhla, New Delhi
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions using database platforms and performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
Law Intern
Lex Familia - India Bulls
Online
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Researched laws and regulations and delivered reports and analysis.
Litigation Paralegal
Deepankar Mohan
Tis Hazari, New Delhi
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
Research Writer
LAW & LEGAL NGO
New Delhi
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
- Developed and maintained platform-specific documentation, comprising operations manuals, engagement model documentation and training material or collateral.
- Wrote easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides.
- Reviewed published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content and methods.
Teaching Assistant
4th National Trial Advocacy Workshop
Remote
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Primary Teacher
Gyaandeep - NGO
New Delhi
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Accountant
Pratisandhi & Shine- Times Group Project
New Delhi
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Balanced reports and batch summaries to submit for approval.
- Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
O. P. Jindal Global University
Sonipat, Haryana05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gargi College, University of Delhi
New Delhi, India06.2021
Certificate - Child Protection: Children's Rights
HavardX
New Delhi, India06.2019
Senior Secondary - Humanities
G. D. Goenka Public School
New Delhi, India05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Judgement Writing
Law For Aid And Welfare (LAW)
OnlineAlternative Dispute Resolution Virtual Experience
CIArb
OnlineSome College (No Degree) - Essentials of Non-Disclosure Agreements
AltaClaro Learning
OnlineSkills
- Legal File Maintenance
- Filing of Legal Agreements
- Local Court Procedures
- Relationship Building and Rapport
- Summary Writing
- Calendar Management
- Deposition Briefings
- Report Writing
- Document Management
- Publication Review
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Database Searching
- Case Summaries
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Projects
- Court Policies and Programs
- Attention to Detail
Workshops
- Criminal Law Applications Drafting Worshshop, 2021 - Organised by Centre for Criminal Justice and Victim Rights, Law for Aid and Welfare (LAW)
- Judgement Writing Course cum Workshop, 2021 - Organised by Centre for Criminal Justice and Victim Rights, Law for Aid and Welfare (LAW)
- National Trial Advocacy Workshop, 2021 - Organised by Centre for Criminal Justice and Victim Rights, Law for Aid and Welfare (LAW)
- Legal Aid Camp, Samalkha, Patiala House, New Delhi - Delhi State Legal Services Authority
Moot Courts And Debates
- 4th National Trial Advocacy Workshop, 2021 - Organised by Centre for Criminal Justice and Victim Rights, Law for Aid and Welfare (LAW)
Publications
- Author and Editor at http://www.lawwhich.com
- Latest Publication http://www.lawwhich.com/causation-under-the-indian-penal-code/
- Editor at https://lexstarindia.com
Co-Curricular
- Part of IDIA - Haryana Chapter under materials team year 2021 - 2022.
- Volunteer - Gyaandeep NGO, Delhi under Teaching team year 2020
Timeline
Legal Intern
Adv. Tarun Narayan Tyagi
01.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Intern
Lex-Star
06.2023 - 08.2023
Law Intern
Mohan Kumar (Advocate Supreme Court)
11.2022 - 12.2022
Law Intern
O. P. Khaitan
02.2022 - 03.2022
Legal Intern
Rahul Tyagi
02.2022 - 03.2022
Litigation Intern
King Stubb & Kasiva
01.2022 - 02.2022
Law Intern
Lex Familia - India Bulls
01.2022 - 02.2022
Research Writer
LAW & LEGAL NGO
09.2021 - 10.2021
Teaching Assistant
4th National Trial Advocacy Workshop
09.2021 - 09.2021
Litigation Paralegal
Deepankar Mohan
08.2021 - 11.2021
Primary Teacher
Gyaandeep - NGO
02.2020 - 12.2020
Accountant
Pratisandhi & Shine- Times Group Project
08.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Law
O. P. Jindal Global University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gargi College, University of Delhi
Certificate - Child Protection: Children's Rights
HavardX
Senior Secondary - Humanities
G. D. Goenka Public School
Some College (No Degree) - Judgement Writing
Law For Aid And Welfare (LAW)
Alternative Dispute Resolution Virtual Experience
CIArb
Some College (No Degree) - Essentials of Non-Disclosure Agreements
AltaClaro Learning