VANITA OJHA
Independent Legal Counsel
Summary
Solution driven and motivated lawyer gaining experience from every encounters. Capable of working in fast-paced environment and can meet deadlines. Able to work independently and as a team-member and can become valuable asset to the team, thanks to my strong research.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Independent Legal Counsel
High Court of Chhattisgarh
Bilaspur
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports
- Handled company law, Family Law, Income Tax, Property Law and dispute resolutions caseloads, developing client loyalty through the competent management and completion of projects in line with client needs
- Established client's legal position, requirements and desired outcome, preparing relevant paperwork and case notes to best meet their needs
- Managed a range of commercial and contractual advisory and transactional work.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep up to date with changing laws.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Paralegal Intern
Chambers of Mateen Siddiqui and Associates, Bilaspur
Bhilai
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Negotiated settlements on client behalf, obtaining deals to suit both parties
- Represented clients at court hearings, tribunals and administrative boards
- Drafted government regulations and legislation based on existing laws
- Supported clients' business interests with sound legal advice and documents.
Legal Research Intern
Office of Pravin H. Parekh, Supreme Court
New Delhi
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
- Examined causes and remedies to torts, personal injury cases and contracts
- Compiled statutes, precedence, legal articles, law codes and documents to prepare legal team for trial
- Managed storage, filing and archiving of legal documents for high profile using Manupatra.
Legal Research Intern
Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission
Raipur
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Drafted government regulations and legislation based on existing laws
- Provided accurate, helpful and up-to-date legal advice on legal matters
- Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
- Reviewed complaints and claims from workplaces about civil rights, determined validity and helped build satisfactory resolutions.
Education
Master of Laws - Corporate and Financial Laws
Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat 01.2021 - 04.2022
B.A. LL.B. (Hons) - Legal Studies
Christ University
Bengaluru 06.2015 - 06.2020
XII - Mathematics
Shakuntala Vidyalaya
Bhilai 06.2014 - 06.2015
X - CBSE
Shakuntala Vidyalaya
Bhilai 06.2012 - 06.2013
Skills
Time ManagementCommercial LitigationMS OfficeReview contracts
Efficient researcher
Client Counselling
Case analysis
Legal documentation
Bar Associations
- License to Practice Law in India, Issued by AIBE, February 2022
- License to Practice Law in Chhattisgarh, Issued by High Court of Chhattisgarh, February 2021
Publications
- Rising India An Echo, Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd, ISBN 978-93- 85075- 54-4 ,Environmental Law And Sustainable Economic Development In Postcolonial India: A Critical Analysis (Youngest Author)
- Journal Of Juvenile And Family Law, Volume 2, ISSN 2446-2101 : Surrogacy V/S Prostitution: Use Of Women's Body
Accomplishments
- Participated in HNLU National Conference on “Evaluation of CSR Policies of LIC, ICICI: Impact Study”, October 2021
- Won “Best Paper Award” at the National Seminar by Amity University, Noida, October 2017
Topic: Post-Colonial Development In India - Won “Best Paper Presentation Award” at National Seminar held at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, December 2017
Topic: Environmental Law: Solar Energy and Sources. - Presented“Socio Legal Rights of Women: The Rise of Women In Society” at National Seminar held by Amity Law School,Jaipur, February 2018
- Presented “Role of Law Enforcement Authorities and Government in Upholding Justice” at National Seminar held by Pondicherry University, March 2018
- Presented topic of “One nation, one election: Economic Analysis of simultaneous election and election laws” at International Conference on Law and Economics held at GIPE, Pune, December 2018
Timeline
Independent Legal Counsel
High Court of Chhattisgarh
11.2021 - Current
Paralegal Intern
Chambers of Mateen Siddiqui and Associates, Bilaspur
04.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Laws - Corporate and Financial Laws
Jindal Global Law School
01.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Research Intern
Office of Pravin H. Parekh, Supreme Court
10.2017 - 11.2017
Legal Research Intern
Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission
04.2016 - 05.2016
B.A. LL.B. (Hons) - Legal Studies
Christ University
06.2015 - 06.2020
XII - Mathematics
Shakuntala Vidyalaya
06.2014 - 06.2015
X - CBSE
Shakuntala Vidyalaya
06.2012 - 06.2013