Ishita Bhatnagar
Surrey
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time/part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Advocate Irfan Firdous, Delhi High Court
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Legal Intern
Ovation International
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
Summer Legal Intern
Synergy Lex Panacea LLP
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Drafting of plaints, petitions, written statements, affidavits, and, complaints and matters related to the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881, such as matters of cheque dishonor and interim payment
- Research topics such as Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, Domestic Violence, Bail, Anti-Conversion laws in India, and Jurisdiction in Civil matters.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Intern Trainee
MGI Infratech
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Created and organized digital copies of paper contracts and agreements, organizing and securing files according to company policy.
- Stepped in to take responsibility for correspondence and other back-office duties for team members in case of time restrictions or scheduling conflicts.
- Worked cooperatively with third-party vendors to procure services necessary for real estate contract execution, cultivating positive relationships with vendors delivering quality services.
- Studied purchase and contract agreements to understand logistics and nuances involved in carrying executed agreements through to completion.
Summer Legal Intern
Advocate Kiran Ashri, Gurgaon District Courts
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
Legal Research Intern
Fortune Legal Advocates and Legal Consultants, Delhi High Court
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Oversaw trial pleadings, notices, motions and discovery.
- Actively participated in case conference, supervision, departmental and external meetings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Intern
Justice Ventures Initiative India
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Reviewed complaints and claims from workplaces about civil rights, determined validity and helped build satisfactory resolutions.
- Collaborated with various agencies and workplaces to extend workplace understanding and enhance compliance.
- Examined complaints made by workers, conducted interviews and mediated disputes.
- Planned workshops to help workplaces remain complaint free and support diverse employees.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
Education
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Law Enforcement Studies
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC09.2025
B.A. LL.B(H) -
Amity Law School, Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh2022
Skills
- Individual support
- Solutions-focused
- Mental health awareness
- Classroom observations
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Multitasking strength
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Case Interpretation
- Arbitration and Litigation
- Document Flow Coordination
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Volunteered as a mentor under TeachForIndia Foundation for 3months in 2018 and taught students from class 6th to 8th about topics of global concern like Disaster Management, Climate Change, SDGs.
- Volunteered in organizing presentations on the topic role of technology to curb Delhi’s Pollution at UNIC, India in the year 2017.
- Attended Model United Nations Conferences –
- Delhi Diplomacy Summit, 2015 - Awarded High Commendation for participation as the delegate of Jordan, United Nations General Assembly
- Synergy Model United Nations, 2019- Served as the Secretary-General of the conference
- PDAVMUN, 2019 organised in collaboration with UNIC - Executive Board in the International Press
Certification
- Certificate Course in International Humanitarian Law by Atharva Legal LLP (2020)
- Awarded Certificate of Excellence for article published on the topic “ Child Sexual Abuse in India “ by LegalServiceIndia.com | ISBN No: 97-81-928510-0-6 | Authentication No: MA33230366969-10-0321 (2021)
Additional Information
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS
• LEO CUSSEN CENTRE FOR LAW – HUMAN RIGHTS LAW VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP Awarded on March 4, 2022
Employment law, Deportation laws and discrimination issues
• LEO CUSSEN CENTRE FOR LAW – FAMILY LAW VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP Awarded on June 5 , 2022
Contravention of Courts, Children Recovery Orders, Parenting and Property Arrangements
• SHEPHERD WEDDERBURN – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Awarded on June 5, 2022
Trade Mark Dispute
Timeline
Associate
Advocate Irfan Firdous, Delhi High Court
09.2022 - 03.2023
Legal Intern
Ovation International
07.2022 - 07.2022
Summer Legal Intern
Synergy Lex Panacea LLP
02.2022 - 04.2022
Intern Trainee
MGI Infratech
01.2022 - 01.2022
Summer Legal Intern
Advocate Kiran Ashri, Gurgaon District Courts
05.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Research Intern
Fortune Legal Advocates and Legal Consultants, Delhi High Court
04.2021 - 04.2021
Intern
Justice Ventures Initiative India
03.2021 - 03.2021
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Law Enforcement Studies
Justice Institute of British Columbia
B.A. LL.B(H) -
Amity Law School, Amity University
- Certificate Course in International Humanitarian Law by Atharva Legal LLP (2020)
- Awarded Certificate of Excellence for article published on the topic “ Child Sexual Abuse in India “ by LegalServiceIndia.com | ISBN No: 97-81-928510-0-6 | Authentication No: MA33230366969-10-0321 (2021)
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