Relativity
Satvir Kaur
Legal Manager
Mohali,Punjab
Summary
Technologically-savvy legal professional offering proficiency in legal software, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation in all law areas, including criminal, family and contract law. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving workflow with attention to detail, organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Desiring to bring 15 years of experience in legal teams to a challenging new position with room for advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Document Review Manager-Outsourced
Ivan Yasar Law Offices, LLC
Sterling, Virginia
03.2020 - Current
- Advised on workflows in collaboration with counsel to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
- Designed workflow strategies for specific case types.
- Supervised team of 5 paralegals and other legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business.
- Increased document decision per hour by visual analytics and concept clustering using e-discovery tools.
- Focused on centralized project management to reduce time spent on managing multiple vendors and risks in multiple hand-offs.
Legal Counsel
SS Sarwara & SPS Chakkal Associates, Punjab & Haryana High Courts
Chandigarh
08.2018 - Current
- Advocated clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Developed strategies by conducting research to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in criminal and civil law by legal software Legal XGen to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Drafted cases and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
Training Supervisor
IDS Infotech Limited
Mohali, Punjab
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Delivered 38 batches successfully for production team to proficiently work offsite on medico-legal claims.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Assessed new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training.
- Separately supervised legal translation civil litigation project with Legal Process Outsourcing.
- Efficiently reviewed legal documents on relativity software.
Paralegal/Loan Modification Specialist
Luis Ramirez & Associates LLC
McLean, Virginia
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Liasoned between clients and mortgage banks and successfully modified 27 existing home loans.
- Identified problem areas within loan portfolio, analyzed risks and suggested appropriate solutions.
- Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
The Pesante Law Firm, LLC
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
12.2010 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with lead attorney and juror specialist to recommend effective strategies for civil cases
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Eliminated workflow downtime 15% by restructuring and maintaining client billing and case records
Paralegal
The Jacob Burns Legal Clinic
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
05.2008 - 11.2011
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Implemented emergency procedures to save time and spearhead specific legal projects.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for 8 attorney office.
- Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team in development of breach of contract defenses.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Operations Manager
Convergys
Gurgaon, Haryana
03.2006 - 11.2007
- Increased profit by streamlining operations by introducing new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical
GCG-11
Chnadigarh 04.1999 - 04.2002
LLB -
Panjab University
Chandigarh 04.2002 - 04.2005
Master of Mass Communication -
Punjab University
Chandigarh 04.2006 - 04.2007
Master of Laws, LLM -
Kurukshetra University
Haryana 05.2006 - 05.2010
Graduate of Paralegal Studies -
The George Washington University
Washington DC, USA 08.2008 - 08.2009
Skills
Legal document reviewing
Legal writing
Case analysis
Litigation
Training solutions development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Written and oral communication
Work flow planning
Business Development
Data analysis
Project planning and development
Software
Lexus Nexis
Legal XGen
Microsoft Office Aaplications
Timeline
Document Review Manager-Outsourced
Ivan Yasar Law Offices, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Legal Counsel
SS Sarwara & SPS Chakkal Associates, Punjab & Haryana High Courts
08.2018 - Current
Training Supervisor
IDS Infotech Limited
11.2014 - 03.2018
Paralegal/Loan Modification Specialist
Luis Ramirez & Associates LLC
10.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Litigation Paralegal
The Pesante Law Firm, LLC
12.2010 - 12.2013
Graduate of Paralegal Studies -
The George Washington University
08.2008 - 08.2009
Paralegal
The Jacob Burns Legal Clinic
05.2008 - 11.2011
Master of Laws, LLM -
Kurukshetra University
05.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Mass Communication -
Punjab University
04.2006 - 04.2007
Operations Manager
Convergys
03.2006 - 11.2007
LLB -
Panjab University
04.2002 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Medical
GCG-11
04.1999 - 04.2002