SONAL PANDEY
London
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented law graduate with a passion for law, I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge to support the legal team of a respected law firm. With a strong academic record in law and extensive experience conducting legal research and analysis, I possess a keen understanding of civil and criminal law and have a proven track record of contributing to successful outcomes for clients. I am skilled in legal writing, including drafting briefs and memos, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. With a commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic, I am confident that I will make a valuable contribution to any legal team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Paralegal
Nandy & Co Solicitors
London
07.2023 - Current
- Handle a diverse range of immigration cases, including tasks such as processing Fee Waiver applications
- Further Leave to Remain applications, Naturalization applications, Entry Clearance, Asylum Claims, and appeals
- Complete and submit precise and well-documented immigration applications, ensuring strict adherence to all relevant legal requirements, regulations, and deadlines
- Compose legally sound documents like affidavits, statements, and representations, focusing on clarity, accuracy, and alignment with legal standards
- Collaborate closely with barristers and clients to devise effective case strategies, aiming for optimal outcomes on behalf of clients
- Maintain comprehensive and organized case records, encompassing the management and arrangement of pertinent documents, correspondence, and records
- Prepare clients thoroughly for interviews, hearings, and appeals, ensuring they possess the necessary information and support throughout the process
- Uphold strict client confidentiality while maintaining high standards of ethics and professionalism.
Legal Intern
Vimla & Co
Mumbai
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted seniors to High Courts, attended client meetings and client counselling
- Contributed to doing legal research and helped with trial preparation
- Drafted Contracts and Agreements
- Conducted thorough research on various precedents and judgements and drafted high-quality pleadings from end-to-end matters and also generated self-help materials for clients
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with intellectual property law
- Participated in training events, meetings and briefings
- Helped seniors in interviewing clients and witnesses in preparation for hearings.
Legal Intern
Solicis Lex
Mumbai
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Under the Litigation Department of Solicis Lex under the guidance of Advocate Ameet Mehta, Managing
- Partner
- During the said tenure, I was involved in:
- Assisted my colleagues at the High Court and District Court matters and attended the arbitrational meeting, client meetings and counselling
- Compiled information recorded key dates and completed legal applications
- Helped with extensive research for precedents/judgments and drafted high quality pleadings from end to end in matters.
Legal Assistant
High Court of Bombay
Mumbai
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Worked as a Legal Assistant under Justice Nitin Sambre and helped his legal team in researching the case in hand and made notes about the facts of the case
- Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases
- Worked closely with the legal team and gave them feedback about the case which was produced before the judge.
Legal Researcher
Legislations
Mumbai
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Ensured continuity of service by maintaining up-to-date knowledge about constitutional legislation and case law
- Proofread and edited legal documents to verify correct spelling, grammar and content
- Facilitated detailed research of legal issues by performing computer-assisted research, using LexisNexis
- Helped my seniors and colleagues in the successful resolution of cases
- Reviewed and analyzed research resources to guarantee 90% accuracy.
Education
Master’s - law: Law
Queen Mary University of London
London 09/2022 -
Bachelor of law - Law
Jitendra Chauhan College of Law
11/2019 - 06/2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Sophia Collegefor Women
07/2016 - 06/2019
High Eduction -
Sophia College for Women
Mumbai, MH 07/2014 - 06/2016
Skills
Strong at doing legal research and analysis skills, Highly organized and skilled in time management, withExperience using LexisNexis, Westlaw and with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet otherIndian databases such asSCC Online deadlinesProficient in legal writing, including drafting Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including WordContracts, memos and other legal agreements Excel, and PowerPointExcellent communication skills, with experience in Experience working with virtual meeting andInteracting with clients, attorneys, and court collaboration tools such as Zoom, Skype and personnelGoogle Meet
Criminal laws
Civil law
Proficient in MS Office
Litigation support
Document filing
Corporate law
Case management
Document preparation
Criminal law
Negotiation
Legal Research
Timeline
Paralegal
Nandy & Co Solicitors
07.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
Vimla & Co
10.2021 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
Solicis Lex
07.2021 - 09.2021
Legal Assistant
High Court of Bombay
01.2021 - 04.2021
Legal Researcher
Legislations
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master’s - law: Law
Queen Mary University of London
09/2022 -
Bachelor of law - Law
Jitendra Chauhan College of Law
11/2019 - 06/2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Sophia Collegefor Women
07/2016 - 06/2019
High Eduction -
Sophia College for Women
07/2014 - 06/2016