Pragati Sharma

It was three day commercial law internship experience .

• Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
• Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
• Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
• Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
• Worked closely with multiple departments including legal, sales and management.
• Answered questions from management and presented information effectively.
• Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
• Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with civil law.
• Observed contract negotiations and offered feedback to associates on language, terms and conditions.

• Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
• Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
• Assisted up to 3 lawyers at time.
• Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
• Collected and prepared pre-trial discoveries, records and evidence, including interviews of witnesses, clients and law enforcement.
• Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Performed administrative tasks, including revising and finalizing letters, briefs and memos.
• Assisted partners by maintaining and growing firm's local presence within community.
• Transcribed all weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings.
• Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
• Maintained complex files for short sales, foreclosures and traditional real estate transactions.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
• Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
• Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
• Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
• Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
• Participated in professional development initiatives for consistent improvement and up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices.
• Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.