LAHVANYA CHANELARA
Legal Assistant
Puchong / Sendayan
Summary
A driven and meticulous legal professional with extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, and family disputes. Skilled in drafting legal documents, preparing for trials, and representing clients in various legal forums. Dedicated to providing practical legal solutions and committed to achieving favourable outcomes for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Associate
HY Lee & Co.
09.2024 - Current
- Prepare comprehensive full trial submissions and interlocutory submissions, effectively arguing for favorable outcomes and addressing key legal issues to support case positions
- Experienced in handling appeal matters, including drafting and filing the Rekod Rayuan (Record of Appeal) and Memorandum Rayuan (Memorandum of Appeal)
- Skilled in building a strong appellate case by identifying critical grounds of appeal and ensuring procedural accuracy
- Manage divorce proceedings, guiding clients through sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
- Capable of handling contested and uncontested divorce cases, ensuring efficient and fair resolutions
- Proficient in managing a range of uncontested Civil matters, ensuring smooth, timely processing and effective case closures with minimal complications
- Implement unique strategies in both common and complex cases to reinforce positions and minimize the risk of dismissal
- Skilled in interlocutory applications, including injunctions and striking out applications, to navigate preliminary challenges successfully
- Provide comprehensive advisory services tailored to each client's needs, aligning litigation strategies with clients' objectives and fostering trust throughout the litigation process
Legal Associate
Law Chambers of Vin Sa & Ian
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Handle diverse legal matters, specializing in employment law and general civil litigation
- Expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, bodily injury, divorce, debt recovery, maritime law, insurance matters, breach of contract claims, and class action lawsuits
- Conduct comprehensive legal research, drafting persuasive and legally sound documents
- Provide legal counsel on complex cases and ensure effective representation in court proceedings
- Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' interests in legal disputes
- Manage pre-trial preparations, overseeing evidence gathering and witness interviews
- Managed a panelship for a prominent telecommunication company, handling debt recovery matters and civil suits
- Actively participated in organizing and planning conferences organized by the firm
- My Iskandar Malaysia Law Conference 2023 (23.11.2023) - Discussing Employment Law and Construction Law
- Law Conference 'Digital Economy & Healthcare Development and Challenges from Legal Perspective' (16.11.2022) with My Iskandar Sdn Bhd
- Obtained a certificate in Advocacy Training Course by Bar Council (KL Court: 4.11.2023 & 5.11.2023)
- Obtained a certificate of Attendance for successfully attending 'Inside the Lawyer's Mind: Applying Psychological Brain Hacks for Optimal Legal Practice' OnStage session on the ReSkills Live-Learning Platform
- Attended the 3rd Conference on Corporate & Commercial Law organized by the Malaysian Bar Council (covering various sessions related to corporate and commercial law)
Pupil in Chambers
Liow & Co. (Advocate & Solicitors)
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and submissions
- Drafted various legal correspondence including letters, agreements, contracts, and client emails
- Experienced in general civil litigation encompassing corporate, probate, intellectual property, company law, and winding up cases
- Participated in case management and attended full trial proceedings
- Contributed insights and took notes in legal meetings
- Managed administrative tasks such as document filing, schedule management, and organizing legal materials
- Collaborated with peers on team projects and attended legal seminars, workshops, and training sessions to enhance legal knowledge
- Played a key role in a high-profile patent case involving a well-known company, conducting patient-specific research, developing strategies, and attending client meetings
- Successfully closed conveyancing matters focusing on Sale and Purchase agreements and Discharge of Charge
- Defended a client on a summary judgment matter, proving triable issues to the court
- Received positive feedback from senior lawyers for research and drafting skills
Intern
Harold & Lam Partnership
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Gained expertise in civil litigation and arbitration, with a focus on construction and employment law
- Conducted precise legal research to craft clear and concise briefs
- Transcribed and documented legal proceedings with meticulous attention to detail
- Composed clarification emails to clients, addressing inquiries effectively
- Conducted thorough statutory research to identify pertinent laws and regulations
- Developed fundamental administrative skills such as posting, attending meetings, and document management
Intern
Tunku Munawir, Chin & Solomon
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using CLJ, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and textbooks
- Prepared conveyancing documents, and drafted correspondence
- Analyzed statutes, case law, and regulations to provide key insights and support legal strategies
- Attended court briefings such as briefings for the filing system
- Attended court hearings and experienced court proceedings such as Examination in chief, cross-examination, and re-examination
- Contributed to the drafting of legal documents, including pleadings and motions
- Assisted with daily operations and management at the firm
Education
Foundation in Law -
Multimedia University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Law (Honours) -
Multimedia University
01.2016 - 01.2021
Skills
- Legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Court representation
- Litigation
- Conflict resolution
- Client counseling
- Legal advisory
- Creativity
- Basic accounting
- Computer knowledge
- Leadership
- Networking
Certification
Communicating with Confidence (2015) (LinkedIn Course)
Timeline
Legal Associate
HY Lee & Co.
09.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
04-2024
Strategic Negotiation LinkedIn Course
04-2024
LinkedIn Public Speaking for Non-Native English Speakers
03-2024
LinkedIn Course: Increase Your Flexible Thinking Skills
03-2024
Advocacy Training Course (Bar Council Malaysia)
11-2023
Legal Associate
Law Chambers of Vin Sa & Ian
07.2022 - 06.2024
Bar Admission: Advocate & Solicitor High Court of Malaya
04-2022
Pupil in Chambers
Liow & Co. (Advocate & Solicitors)
04.2021 - 04.2022
Communicating with Confidence (2015) (LinkedIn Course)
07-2019
Intern
Harold & Lam Partnership
03.2019 - 06.2019
Intern
Tunku Munawir, Chin & Solomon
06.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Law (Honours) -
Multimedia University
01.2016 - 01.2021
Foundation in Law -
Multimedia University
01.2015 - 01.2016
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