Varsha Roy
Kolkata
Summary
Passionate professional with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Advocate
Calcutta High Court
Kolkata
08.2022 - Current
- Advised clients on their rights under applicable laws and advised them on the best strategies for resolving disputes.
- Performed document reviews involving large volumes of material within specified time frames.
- Drafted complaints, discovery requests and responses, interrogatories, notices of deposition and other court filings.
- Assisted in preparing legal documents such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda of law.
- Researched statutes, regulations, court decisions and other relevant legal materials using online databases.
- Organized client files, drafted correspondence, answered phones, prepared invoices and handled other administrative duties as needed.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing or filing with appropriate agencies.
- Prepared closing documents such as settlement agreements or releases upon successful completion of a case.
- Provided support to attorneys during trials and hearings by researching case law and helping to prepare witnesses for testimony.
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in civil disputes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored developments in the field of law relevant to assigned cases.
- Interpreted complex state and federal laws to determine the best course of action for clients.
- Attended professional development seminars related to current trends in advocacy practices.
- Prepared written summaries of complex legal information for review by attorneys or clients.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings with attorneys when necessary.
- Analyzed facts of cases to identify issues that can be addressed through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss progress on cases or changes in strategy.
- Developed detailed litigation strategies for client cases.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
Advocate
D.D. Associates
Kolkata
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Composed several petitions and took part in court hearings.
- Filed motions on behalf of clients with appropriate court or tribunal.
- Represented clients in court proceedings before judges and juries.
- Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
- Presented oral arguments at hearings before administrative agencies, courts, or tribunals.
- Investigated facts surrounding cases to determine liability or damages.
- Collaborated with colleagues on complex litigation projects.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
- Analyzed data from client interviews to build arguments for use in court proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements.
- Advised clients on the best course of action to take in a legal matter.
- Provided support services such as document preparation or investigations as needed during case preparation.
- Attended meetings with opposing counsels for negotiations or settlement conferences.
- Developed strategies for handling difficult cases based upon knowledge of legal principles and precedent decisions.
- Provided advice to clients regarding their options for resolving disputes or legal issues.
- 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.
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
Education
LLB - Law
Heritage Law College
kolkata 08.2016 - 08.2021
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Litigation support
- Contract review
- Settlement negotiation
- Client advising
- Case analysis
- Court representation
- Oral advocacy
- Dispute resolution
- Time management
- Legal writing
- Client management
- Family law
- Mediation
- Training delivery
- Mentorship
- Document filing
- Document review
- Constitutional law
- Filling appeals
- Client representation and advisement
- Case management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Litigation strategy
- Court procedures
- Drafting pleadings
- Legal analysis
Timeline
Junior Advocate
Calcutta High Court
08.2022 - Current
Advocate
D.D. Associates
08.2021 - 06.2022
LLB - Law
Heritage Law College
08.2016 - 08.2021
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