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Shagun Negi

Shagun Negi

Lawyer
Dehradun

Summary

Currently working as an Associate at a legal chamber in Dehradun, where I am a part of a skilled legal team catering to a varied clientele. I, lead, mentor and supervise a team dealing with Service and Labour Law matters, particularly of clients engaged in Government Services. My background & training are as a trial attorney, but also have ample experience at Chamber work which particularly includes drafting and monitoring legal documents, writs, contracts and agreements. I aim to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Associate

Adv. MC Pant
Dehradun
09.2020 - Current
  • Researched, wrote, filed and argued motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Monitored national and international regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
  • Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Oversaw average of 20 cases each month.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.

Junior Legal Assistant

Ad. Navnish Negi
Nainital
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.

Legal Intern

Mr, Navnish Negi Advocate, High Court Of Uttarakhand
Nainital
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Did extensive case study and research on various grounds of appeal, attended court proceedings
  • 1 week Criminal Court Training at District court of Dehradun
  • 1 week Civil Court Training at District Court of Dehradun


Legal Intern

Rajesh Garg Advocate
dehradun
06.2016 - 06.2016
  • Completed extensive research and project work on oil pollution and environmental damages
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  • Did extensive case law and statutory research in CPC, 1908; UPZA and LR Act, 1950, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and drafting of various legal documents and deeds.
  • Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.

Legal Intern

ONGC india
Dehradun
06.2015 - 07.2015


  • Completed extensive research and project work on oil pollution and environmental damages
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
  • Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.

Legal Intern

B. Garg Advocate
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Did extensive case law and statutory research in Cr.PC 1973; IPC, 1860, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and NI Act, 1881.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
  • Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
  • Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.

Education

BBA.LL.B. (Hons -

Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University
01.2013 - 01.2018

ISC – 12th - undefined

St. Thomas college

ICSE – 10th - undefined

St. Thomas college

Additional Information


  • D.O.B. 04/08/1995
  • Adhar Card no. 642268120801
  • Pan Card no. AYGPN3981P

Timeline

Legal Associate

Adv. MC Pant
09.2020 - Current

Junior Legal Assistant

Ad. Navnish Negi
12.2018 - 03.2020

Legal Intern

Mr, Navnish Negi Advocate, High Court Of Uttarakhand
06.2017 - 07.2017

Legal Intern

Rajesh Garg Advocate
06.2016 - 06.2016

Legal Intern

ONGC india
06.2015 - 07.2015

Legal Intern

B. Garg Advocate
06.2014 - 07.2014

BBA.LL.B. (Hons -

Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University
01.2013 - 01.2018

ISC – 12th - undefined

St. Thomas college

ICSE – 10th - undefined

St. Thomas college

Expertise

· Legal drafting

· Constitutional law

· Service matters including appointments, retrenchment, promotions, retirement benefits like pension, gratuity etc

· Contract Law

· Labour Law

· Government Employment Scheme 

· Factories Act, Industrial Dispute

· Company law

· Criminal law

· Writing & Presentation

Experience

  

⮚ Working as a practicing Lawyer at the High Court of Uttarakhand since 2019.

⮚ Also practice at the Public Service Tribunal (PST), Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Labour Court, Central govt Industrial Tribunal (CGIT)

⮚ Proficiency in legal drafting.

⮚ Deal with service matters, Constitutional writs, and Criminal as well as Civil cases.

Achievements

  

  • Certificate of Practice issued by the Bar Council of India(AIB) 2021
  • Advocate Registration Certificate issued by the Bar Council of Uttarakhand 2019
  • Research paper published in Ad Valorem- Journal of Law with emphasis on the topic“refugees and their human rights
  • Completed extensive research work and dissertation on the topic “Status Of Refugees In India”
  • Participated in the 5th UPES Parliamentary Debate, 2016, as an adjudicator (panellist in the quarter-finals)
  • Presented research paper on the “Preamble of The Constitution” at law college Dehradun.
  • Participated in the English debate competition held St. Thomas college
  • Participated at the international assessment for Indian school organized by the university of New South Whales Australia
  • Participated in the NIIT Swift Jyoti Program
  • Runner up at inter school dance competition held at Carman school

Seminars

  

⮚ Participated in the 2015 South Asia Students For Liberty Conference.

⮚ Student Editor in college (2014-15). Responsibilities include drafting content for the college magazine, working with staff and students to generate content and topics. 

Skills

  • Drafting
  • Research
  • Attention to detail; thorough
  • Diplomatic approach to resolution management
  • Effective Communication
  • Key Team member
  • Respectable negotiation talent
  • Resilience
  • Microsoft Office, Word
  • Presentation & Arguments


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