Simranjeet Kaur
Patiala
Summary
Proactive Legal Officer with experience as outstanding presenter with a dedication to honesty, integrity, and forward-thinking problem solving. Offering consistently high success rate handling simultaneous cases and seeking to fiercely represent a company in long-term position.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Officer
KIFS Housing Finance Ltd
Chandigarh
04.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding specific legal matters.
- Evaluated legal search reports.
- Analyzed existing policies and procedures related to corporate governance activities.
- Advised management on potential risks associated with business decisions based on relevant laws.
- Evaluated third-party agreements for compliance with applicable laws before signing off on them.
- Interpreted statutes, case law, and regulations related to various legal proceedings.
- Researched new legislation that could impact current operations or procedures.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues and provided advice accordingly.
- Provided training sessions for staff members on topics such as contract law or risk management.
- Reviewed and monitored legal documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Handled SARFAESI and Negotiable Instruments cases.
- Monitored corporate activities to identify and mitigate legal risks.
Advocate
self
Patiala
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
- Filed motions on behalf of clients with appropriate court or tribunal.
- Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
- Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.
- Presented oral arguments at hearings before administrative agencies, courts, or tribunals.
- Participated in mediations between parties involved in disputes over matters such as contract breaches and family law matters.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes from meetings and phone calls.
- Reviewed documents related to cases for accuracy and completeness prior to filing them with the court.
- Conducted research into applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Represented clients in court proceedings before judges and juries.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on rights awareness and self-advocacy for community members.
Legal Assistant
Adv. Satwant Singh Ranghi ( SR. ADV, P&H, HC))
Chandigarh
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Accountant and Book Keeper
Autism India Today
Patiala
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
Education
Master of Laws - Law
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra, Haryana05-2022
LLB - Law
Punjabi University
Patiala, Punjab05-2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
I.K. Gujral Punjab Techical University
Jalandhar, Punjab04-2017
Internship - Legal -
Punjab State Human Rights Commission
Chandigarh07-2019
Internship - Legal -
Punjab State Legal Services Authority
SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab07-2019
Internship - Accounting And Finance
Tata Consultancy Services (iON)
Patiala, Punjab06-2016
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Risk assessment
- Dispute resolution
- Corporate governance
- Training facilitation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Legal writing
- Litigation management
- Legal documentation and reporting
Languages
Punjabi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Reading Novels
- Exploring new places
- Trying new cuisines
Certification
• Participated in a workshop on “WORK PLACE GENDER DISCRIMINATION" organized by the SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES, RIMT UNIVERSITY, Mandi Gobindgarh on 26th February, 2019.
• Participated in a workshop on topic “PROFESSIONAL ETHICS" organized by the SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES, RIMT UNIVERSITY, Mandi Gobindgarh.
• Participated in 3rd National Conference on topic “CONSERVATION OF ENVIRONMENT AND LAW" organized by the RIMT SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES in collaboration with RIMT SCHOOL OF BIOSCIENCES, RIMT UNIVERSITY, Mandi Gobindgarh on 30th Jylu, 2021.
• Participated in a workshop on topic “PRACTICAL EXPOSURE BEFORE HON’BLE COURTS " organized by the DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION, PATIALA on 7th March, 2020.
• Organised several events with NGO Rashtriya Jyoti Kala Manch.
• Worked with NGO Har Hath Kalam.
• Providing complete support in all the major events at RBGI, Patiala.
• Anchored two major events of RAYAT-BAHRA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, PATIALA in the year 2014 and 2015.
• Working with NGO ROBIN HOOD ARMY (RHA), PATIALA since two years as the founder of RHA, Patiala.
• 134th State Rank in INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE, 2010.
• 78th State Rank in INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE, 2011.
• Participated in “TRAINING IN EXCELLENCE” Program conducted by ‘THE ART OF LIVING’ in September, 2014.
Timeline
Legal Officer
KIFS Housing Finance Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Advocate
self
12.2020 - 04.2024
Legal Assistant
Adv. Satwant Singh Ranghi ( SR. ADV, P&H, HC))
07.2020 - 12.2020
Accountant and Book Keeper
Autism India Today
05.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Laws - Law
Kurukshetra University
LLB - Law
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
I.K. Gujral Punjab Techical University
Internship - Legal -
Punjab State Human Rights Commission
Internship - Legal -
Punjab State Legal Services Authority
Internship - Accounting And Finance
Tata Consultancy Services (iON)
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