Harsimran Kaur Virk
Pupil-in-Chambers
18, Jalan Kelubi, Taman Kampar Jaya, 31900 Kampar, Perak
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills while also learning and contributing positively, developing new skills and growing knowledge by gaining practical experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Pupil-in-Chambers
Messrs. Ameen Harbhajan & Co
4 2024 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Pupil-in-Chambers
LAW Partnership
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted in multiple legal drafts and extensive research for case hearings, submissions, and case studies.
- Prepared fortnightly legal updates as part of firm's practice.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials into clear, orderly systems.
- Revised and finalised multiple letters, briefs, and memos.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Attended case management and court e-reviews and prepared court minutes.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Collaborated with fellow interns on group projects, fostering a positive team environment and enhancing productivity.
- Organised discovery materials for efficient review by attorneys, saving time and resources during case preparation.-
- Organized discovery materials for efficient review by attorneys, saving time and resources during case preparation.
- Conducted extensive legal research for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements.
- Prepared detailed case summaries for supervising attorneys'' review, enabling them to make informed decisions about litigation strategy quickly.
- Supported the legal team in document review processes, identifying critical information pertinent to ongoing cases.
- Compiled exhibits for use during trial presentations; aiding attorneys in effectively illustrating key evidence to persuade judges or juries.
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing thorough legal research and drafting comprehensive memos.
- Updated clients regularly on case progress through written correspondence or phone calls under attorney supervision; maintaining excellent communications that resulted in satisfied clients.
- Coordinated with expert witnesses for case preparation; facilitating strong testimonies that solidified case arguments.
- Analysed statutes and regulations relevant to specific cases; providing additional context necessary for successful arguments.
- Organised legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries of cases.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state, and federal courts.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
Legal Intern
Baldip, Dil & Partners
7 2022 - 8 2022
- Conducted extensive legal research for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements.
- Prepared detailed case summaries for supervising attorneys'' review, enabling them to make informed decisions about litigation strategy quickly.
- Researched and analysed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Compiled exhibits for use during trial presentations; aiding attorneys in effectively illustrating key evidence to persuade judges or juries.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
Academics and Activities Officer
ALSA Universiti Malaya
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Became the caretaker, emcee, and the organising committee for E-Student Exchange Program (E-SEP) 2022.
- Became the moderator of the academic session and the organising committee for E-SEP 2021.
- Conducted extensive and comprehensive research on academic topics and questions for E-SEP 2021 and 2022.
- Prepared the emcee script for the E-SEP 2022.
Head of Academics Bureau
ECOLAWGY UM
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Created schedule and timeline using Trello and Google Calendar to keep track of the bureau’s activities and keep the members updated about the tasks given to them.
- Planned out the timeline according to the bureau members’ flexibility.
- Kept in touch with the members regarding their tasks and provided ideas and suggestions for their articles.
- Held meetings with the bureau members to provide them with recent updates about the club.
- Prepared proposed article topics and drafts and presented them to the High Committee of ECOLAWGY UM.
- Jointly hosted a panel session, ‘Is the Future of Finance Green?’, by ECOLAWGY UM members and AMEU in conjunction with the public speaking competition in 2021.
Publicity Officer
University of Malaya Lex ACT
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed multiple infographics and posters for special occasions, festivals, and webinars by using Canva.
- Created educational videos and uploaded them to social media for the public, as a result, we received good feedback.
- Organised a webinar, ‘Community Awareness Day: Revisiting the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008’ to raise awareness of the disabled community of Malaysia and the deficiency of the Disabilities Act 2008.
- Organised second webinar, ‘A Day of Light: Beyond the Senses’, to raise awareness of the visually and hearing-impaired community in Malaysia.
Academics Officer
ECOLAWGY UM
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Wrote an article on ‘10 Years of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010: How It Has Fared?’ and the article was published on the University of Malaya Law Review (UMLR) website.
- Researched monthly infographics and academic topics.
- Joined Lex Aquatica as a sub-project of ECOLAWGY UM and became a part of the Research Team for an event organised by Lex Aquatica, which is ‘The Millennium Ocean Student Forum – Lex Aquatica x ECOLAWGY UM 2022’.
- Conducted extensive research on Marine Biodiversity for the Forum.
- Organised ECOLAWGY UM’s first webinar titled ‘The Law and the Environment’ with the members of ECOLAWGY UM in 2021.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 09.2019 - 05.2023
STPM - Arts
SMK Seri Kampar, Perak
05.2017 - 05.2018
SPM - Science
SMK Methodist (ACS) Kampar, Perak
01.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
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Awards
- CEMERLANG AKADEMIK (STPM) - 2018
- CEMERLANG KEPEMIMPINAN (MPPT6) - 2018
- TPSEAF Award for Academic Excellence - 2018
Timeline
Pupil-in-Chambers
LAW Partnership
10.2023 - 04.2024
Academics and Activities Officer
ALSA Universiti Malaya
11.2021 - 07.2022
Head of Academics Bureau
ECOLAWGY UM
07.2021 - 07.2022
Publicity Officer
University of Malaya Lex ACT
10.2020 - 06.2021
Academics Officer
ECOLAWGY UM
10.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
University of Malaya
09.2019 - 05.2023
STPM - Arts
SMK Seri Kampar, Perak
05.2017 - 05.2018
SPM - Science
SMK Methodist (ACS) Kampar, Perak
01.2012 - 04.2016
Pupil-in-Chambers
Messrs. Ameen Harbhajan & Co
4 2024 - Current
Legal Intern
Baldip, Dil & Partners
7 2022 - 8 2022
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