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Rithvik Balanagraj B

Advocate
Bengaluru

Summary

Enthusiastic student of Law with 10 months of hands-on experience in litigation. Comfortable drafting legal documents and managing case details, I’ve got a knack for keeping things organized and on track. Love working with clients and experts to build strong cases and have a solid understanding of courtroom procedures. Quick to adapt and always ready to tackle new challenges, always committed to supporting seniors and contributing to successful outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Associate

Law Chambers of Sameer Sharma
03.2024 - 09.2024

Drafted a variety of legal pleadings, appeared before numerous courts of law and tribunals such as the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka, city civil courts, the Karnataka Real Estate

Regulatory Authority, the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, district

and state-level consumer forums, arbitral tribunals, among others.

Legal Associate

Legali Advocates and Solicitors
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Did legal research to back up case strategies and keep up with the latest laws and regulations.
  • Attended court hearings and trials, got a hands-on look at how things go down in the courtroom.
  • Worked with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather evidence and get ready for court.
  • Handled correspondence and kept case files organized and up-to-date.
  • Took care of scheduling, managing case calendars, and dealing with sensitive info.

Legal Associate

S. Rajashekar and Associates
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted senior in preparing for trial, contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal research on various topics.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
  • Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.

Legal Intern

Advocate Narendra Patgar
02.2023 - 06.2023

Researched and drafted Applications for Family Matters and attended Court hearings in Family Court, Bengaluru.

Legal Intern

Advocate Shaji T. Verghese
08.2022 - 12.2022

Assisted in drafting Bail applications and got exposed to various criminal matters.

Legal Intern

Advocate K. V. Dhanapazhan
04.2022 - 06.2022

Got exposed to court proceedings in Chennai and assisted the senior in researching various points of law.

Campus Ambassador

Bar and Bench
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated connections between new students and current campus community members through mentorship programs and networking events.
  • Collaborated with student and faculty teams to develop strategies for student outreach.
  • Facilitated student group discussions to stimulate insights and gather resources to help facilitate program success.
  • Supported campus events to increase student engagement and promote campus-wide initiatives.

Paralegal

District Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru Rural
09.2021 - 10.2021

Visited the Rural district of Bengaluru and created awareness on Free Legal Aid and bridged the gap.

Legal Intern

Advocate Abhishek Janardhan
10.2020 - 02.2021

Assisted in researching the nuances of conducting exams during Covid Pandemic and filed a Writ Petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka seeking cancellation of offline exams during Covid Pandemic under the guidance of Senior Advocate A. S. Ponnanna.

Legal Intern

Advocate Krishnaprasad R
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.


Education

BBA, LL.B -

St. Joseph's College of Law
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 08.2023

LKG To 12th -

Bishop Cotton Boys School
Bengaluru
06.2004 - 05.2018

Skills

Legal Research

Legal writing

Litigation Support

Drafting

Commuting anywhere

Negotiation

Timeline

Legal Associate

Law Chambers of Sameer Sharma
03.2024 - 09.2024

Legal Associate

Legali Advocates and Solicitors
12.2023 - 03.2024

Legal Associate

S. Rajashekar and Associates
10.2023 - 12.2023

Legal Intern

Advocate Narendra Patgar
02.2023 - 06.2023

Legal Intern

Advocate Shaji T. Verghese
08.2022 - 12.2022

Legal Intern

Advocate K. V. Dhanapazhan
04.2022 - 06.2022

Paralegal

District Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru Rural
09.2021 - 10.2021

Campus Ambassador

Bar and Bench
12.2020 - 12.2021

Legal Intern

Advocate Abhishek Janardhan
10.2020 - 02.2021

Legal Intern

Advocate Krishnaprasad R
12.2018 - 01.2019

BBA, LL.B -

St. Joseph's College of Law
08.2018 - 08.2023

LKG To 12th -

Bishop Cotton Boys School
06.2004 - 05.2018
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