SHARANYA G
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience as a Legal Associate at Independent Practice, excelling in litigation and case strategy. Proven expertise in legal research and contract drafting, complemented by strong client communication skills. Successfully managed diverse criminal cases, ensuring procedural accuracy and confidentiality while achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Associate – Criminal Defence
Independent Practice
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Litigated diverse criminal cases in Magistrate and Sessions Courts, including bail applications, trials, and appeals.
- Drafted legal pleadings—petitions, affidavits, notices—with strong legal reasoning and procedural accuracy.
- Managed case files, coordinated filings, and liaised with court staff to ensure timely case movement.
- Attended client consultations and contributed to case strategies, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Legal Intern – Family & Criminal Law
Private Law Chambers
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Drafted and finalized legal documentation for family court and loan-related matters.
- Conducted legal research on statutory provisions and precedents to support case arguments.
- Handled client communications and followed up on case progress with attention to discretion.
Legal Intern – Banking & Regulatory Compliance
Legal Department, Housing Finance Firm
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Reviewed and drafted housing loan agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and banking norms.
- Maintained court diaries, organized hearing schedules, and ensured court coordination.
- Attended legal briefings and supported case management with documentation and research.
Skills
- Legal Expertise: Legal Research & Writing Contract Drafting Court Filings Case Strategy
- Operations: Legal Admin Support Records Management Document Review Confidentiality
- Digital & Soft Skills: Microsoft Office Legal Tech Tools Client Communication Creative Design
- Other: Debating & Mooting Team Leadership Intellectual Property Rights Branding
Certification
- CS50 for Lawyers – Harvard University (Ongoing | Scholarship Recipient)
- Workshop on Misleading Advertisements & Consumer Protection – Seshadripuram Law College – 2023
- Certificate Course in Law, Health, and Medicine – Govt. Law College, Kerala – 2022
Awards
Second Runner-Up, 7th Al-Ameen National Moot Court Competition – 2024, Winner, State-Level Inter-College Debate, Bengaluru Law College – 2023, Winner, Intra-College Moot Court – 2024, Second Runner-Up, Intra-College Moot Court – 2023, Multiple wins in college-level debate tournaments
Legal & Administrative Support Highlights
- Drafted and executed a wide range of legal documents: contracts, court filings, approvals.
- Maintained hearing schedules and legal records to support timely, efficient case preparation.
- Conducted targeted legal research in property, criminal, and family law for strategic planning.
- Managed sensitive client data and legal communications with high confidentiality.
- Provided administrative coordination across meetings, filings, and digital legal systems.
Leadership & Initiatives
- Founder, Lawspective (Core Committee)
- Led the creation of a student cultural and legal event committee, boosting event engagement by 60%.
- Founder & Coach, Skeptical Society (Debate Team)
- Established the college’s official debating society, resulting in multiple regional and national wins.
- Logo Designer, ABBS School of Law
- Designed the official institutional logo (2019), still in use across all publications and banners.
Timeline
Legal Associate – Criminal Defence
Independent Practice
01.2024 - 01.2025
Legal Intern – Family & Criminal Law
Private Law Chambers
01.2023 - 01.2024
Legal Intern – Banking & Regulatory Compliance
Legal Department, Housing Finance Firm
01.2022 - 01.2023
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