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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, withundefined

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

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