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RAVISH SOOD

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LEGAL SECRETARY -leveraging 7+ years of experience

A highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary with a proven track record of providing exceptional administrative support within a legal setting. A dedicated professional committed to supporting legal operations and contributing to the overall success of the legal department. 

PROFILE SUMMARY 

• A Legal Secretary with a proven track record of providing exceptional administrative support within a legal setting.
• Experience backed abilities in handling multiple tasks, prioritising workload, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Great analytical abilities, anticipates and addresses legal issues proactively, contributing to the organization's overall success and growth.
• Committed to ethical code of conduct with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills enable effective collaboration with legal professionals, clients, and internal teams.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing legal documents, and maintaining confidential information.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Legal Correspondence 
• Client Appointments 
• Administrative Law 
• Travelling Arrangements
• Drafting Documents 
• Analytical Skills
• Scheduling Appointments
• Secretarial Support
• Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Titanium Group of Industries, Chhattisgarh | Jan 2022 - Present 

Legal Secretary

• Coordinating and maintaining the calendars of attorneys and legal professionals, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and court hearings. 
• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, including letters, memos, pleadings, contracts, and other legal correspondence.
• Ensuring accuracy, proper formatting, and adherence to established procedures and guidelines.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and faxes. 
• Organising and filing documents electronically and in physical filing systems. 
• Retrieving and distributing correspondence as necessary.
• Creating and maintaining databases for easy retrieval of documents.
• Arranging and coordinating meetings, conferences, and court hearings.
• Professionally communicating with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders to schedule appointments, gather information, and provide updates. 
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion. 
• Assisting attorneys in gathering relevant case law, statutes, and legal precedents.
• Preparing meeting materials, agendas, and necessary documentation. 
• Providing general administrative support, such as answering phone calls, taking messages, managing emails, filing documents, and organizing office supplies.
• Entering, updating, and managing data in legal databases and case management systems.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legal procedures, court rules, and regulations.
• Corresponding with clients, under attorney supervision, to provide case updates, request information, and obtain necessary documents or signatures.

Tres Corporation, Chhattisgarh | May 2018 - Dec 2021

Legal Assistant

• Utilized various resources to research case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to assigned cases or projects. 
• Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and other legal correspondence. 
• Ensured accuracy, proper formatting, and adhered to applicable laws and regulations.
• Organised and maintained case files, documents, and evidence. 
• Prepared and indexed documents for trial, hearings, and depositions. 
• Managed document databases and electronic filing systems.
• Reviewed, analysed, and organised documents and evidence in preparation for litigation or regulatory proceedings.
• Assisted in drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery-related documents.
• Coordinated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to ensure proper scheduling and logistics.
• Performed administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and maintaining correspondence.
• Interviewed clients, witnesses, and other relevant parties to gather information and facts related to assigned cases. 
• Attended client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials to provide support, take notes, and assist with logistics.

Reverend Industries, Raipur | May 2016 - Apr 2018

Administrative Assistant

• Coordinated and maintained schedules for executives or team members, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and conference calls. 
• Arranged for logistics, such as venue bookings, travel arrangements, and catering.
• Created and maintained spreadsheets, databases, and other files as needed.
• Established and maintained efficient filing systems, both physical and electronic. 
• Answered phone calls, take messages, and handled general inquiries as well as managing incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Communicated professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and team members.
• Collaborated with other departments or teams to facilitate efficient workflow and address administrative needs.

INTERNSHIPS 

The Advocates, Raipur | Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

Legal Intern

• Conducted legal research using various resources and supported ongoing cases, projects, or assignments. 
• Analysed statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents relevant to assigned tasks.
• Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, memos, and other legal correspondence. 
• Ensured accuracy, proper formatting, and adherence to legal requirements.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 

EDUCATION: 

• Master of Laws (LL.M.), Indian School of Law, Raipur | May 2013 - Mar 2015
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), National Law School of India University, Rajananad Gao | Jul 2008 - Apr 2012

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Languages Known- English, and Hindi