Monika Srinivas
Hatfield
Summary
Detail-oriented Paralegal with a Master’s in International Commercial Law and Arbitration. Expertise in legal research, contract drafting, litigation support, and client advisory within UK and Indian legal frameworks. Proficient in managing intricate documentation, case strategy development, and handling diverse legal matters including commercial, family, and criminal cases. Skilled at multitasking, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information, and collaborating effectively within high-pressure legal environments. Eager to leverage cross-border legal acumen in contributing to impactful legal solutions through paralegal or contract review roles in the UK.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student counsel
University of Hertfordshire Law Clinic
- Trained in Clio, client handling, GDPR compliance, and various practice areas (employment, family, personal injury, and contract law).
- Drafted legal documents, including letters of advice and attendance notes.
- Shadowed practicing solicitors; assisted in legal research and case preparation.
- 3 months
Customer Care Associate (Part-Time)
McDonald's UK
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Promoted from Crew Member due to exceptional customer engagement.
- Resolved client issues and ensured satisfaction, achieving 75% customer satisfaction rate.
- Streamlined service workflows, reducing drive-thru wait times by 70%.
Junior Advocate
Anveshana Advocates and Consultants
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Drafted litigation documents including interrogatories, admissions, and commercial agreements.
- Advised clients on criminal and corporate law; supported residential conveyancing and contract disputes, taking notes.
- Conceptualized and prepared 35+ legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; became the go-to intern for high-volume document preparation due to efficiency and accuracy.
- Represented clients in civil litigation including probate and land disputes.
Legal Intern
BT Indushekar
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared detailed legal documentation for diverse cases, including employment disputes and contract breaches; findings to fix the three biggest causes of crashes, and improved case preparation efficiency by 15%.
- Attended court hearings and mediations, gaining direct exposure to legal proceedings.
Legal Intern (Arbitration & Commercial)
KV Dhananjay
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported arbitration preparation; conducted client interviews and evaluated settlement options.
- Led document reviews and legal research for trial readiness.
Legal Intern
BSK Legal Solicitors & Advocates
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted case law analysis and drafted content to enhance firm outreach.
- Improved efficiency in documentation by 40% through streamlined typing and formatting.
Legal Intern
Pawan Shyam
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Reviewed contracts for legal risk; supported arbitration case development.
- Applied multi-disciplinary law knowledge in analysing commercial legal disputes.
Education
LLM - International Commercial Law & Arbitration
University of Hertfordshire
01.2024
LLB (Hons) - Law
Karnataka State Law University
01.2022
Skills
- Contract drafting expertise
- Legal research expertise
- Document organization
- Civil, Commercial & Arbitration Law
- Client consultation and interviewing
- Experience in litigation processes
- GDPR & Data Privacy Compliance
- Clio Case Management System
- Legal document drafting
- LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office
Additional Internships
- Pinak Kumar Mitra Chambers, Kolkata (Aug 2020)
- Nanda Kumar and Associates (Jun 2019 – Jul 2019)
- Sambhav Foundation (Jul 2018 – Aug 2018)
Timeline
Junior Advocate
Anveshana Advocates and Consultants
03.2023 - 07.2023
Customer Care Associate (Part-Time)
McDonald's UK
01.2023 - 01.2024
Legal Intern
BT Indushekar
05.2022 - 06.2022
Legal Intern (Arbitration & Commercial)
KV Dhananjay
11.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Intern
BSK Legal Solicitors & Advocates
06.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Intern
Pawan Shyam
02.2021 - 03.2021
Student counsel
University of Hertfordshire Law Clinic
LLB (Hons) - Law
Karnataka State Law University
LLM - International Commercial Law & Arbitration
University of Hertfordshire
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