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HIRAL THUMMAR

HOUNSLOW,LONDON

Summary

Astute legal professional with years of experience managing high-volume client caseloads. Adapting extensive legal knowledge to meet specific subject requirements. Meticulous and rigorous in research and case management to deliver positive client outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

LEGAL ASSOCIATE

ROHAN K. PANWALA, SURAT
05.2016 - 08.2023
  • Studied journals and law reports to keep abreast with legal developments and changes
  • Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings
  • Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions
  • Customised letters, contracts and documents to meet client needs
  • Offered helpful, informative legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals
  • Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts
  • Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants
  • Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways
  • Carried out background research and preparatory work to present established client cases
  • Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence
  • Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation
  • Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research
  • Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes
  • Presented strategic arguments based on key findings for successful client pleas
  • Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents
  • Represented clients in pre-litigation cases according to current regulations.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

SHREYAS S. DESAI, SURAT
02.2011 - 03.2016
  • Handled case documentation safely and securely for optimised client confidentiality
  • Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval
  • Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention
  • Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
  • Updated client files in case management systems for accurate, current records
  • Organised files and documentation to improve ease of information retrieval
  • Submitted forms and applications for ongoing cases, supporting case progression
  • Supported legal representatives during court case presentations
  • Billed clients and processed payments to maintain balanced accounts
  • Performed additional research and evidence gathering to strengthen client cases
  • Prioritised activities to meet changing case demands and achieve deadlines.

Education

Master of Law - Criminal Law and Deviance

2018

Bachelor of Law - undefined

2016

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

VEER NARMAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY SURAT
2012

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data protection compliance
  • Expertise in law
  • Outstanding client care
  • Court procedures
  • Skilled mediator
  • Case interpretation
  • Litigation management
  • Criminal investigations
  • Communication
  • Oral argument
  • Primary authority research

Accomplishments

  • JAN 2024 - JUN 2024 Paralegal Work Placement Program: UK LAW
  • AWARDS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND HONORS 1
  • Co-editor of the magazine “Grahak Manch” published in “March 2014” by Issuer “Candle Light Publication
  • 2
  • Assistant of the book “Grahak Surksha Nu Panchamrut” in “May 2013” by Issuer “Noble Law Publishers.
  • CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES - Computer Basic & MS Office in MY 2010 - Certificate for Philanthropism in Jan 2016 by Scar India

Timeline

LEGAL ASSOCIATE

ROHAN K. PANWALA, SURAT
05.2016 - 08.2023

LEGAL ASSISTANT

SHREYAS S. DESAI, SURAT
02.2011 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Law - undefined

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

VEER NARMAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY SURAT

Master of Law - Criminal Law and Deviance

HIRAL THUMMAR