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Reetha Parawa Karan

Reetha Parawa Karan

Bandar Rimbayu

Summary

Hardworking and motivated individual. Willing to sacrifice and put extra effort to achieve success. Independent and able to work under minimum supervision. Have extensive teamwork skills but willing to perform duties independently

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy Public Prosecutor (White Collar Crime)

Jabatan Peguam Negara/Attorney General Chambers
09.2022 - Current
  • Conducted legal research on various topics related to commercial law.
  • Represents the states in court for criminal commercial matters.
  • Reviewed investigation papers from various agencies.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research using various databases to support case preparation.
  • Conducted various commercial trials, organizing exhibits, and assisting with witness preparation.
  • Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
  • Advised agencies on additional aspects of the case to determine potential evidence and challenges in a case.
  • Conducted analysis on evidence collected to build a case
  • Prepared legal briefs and appeals

Deputy Public Prosecutor (General Crime)

Jabatan Peguam Negara/ Attorney General Chambers
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Appeared in court to present evidence or arguments at pre-trial hearings and trials specifically for General Crime & Drug Matters
  • Reviewed investigation papers to assess whether there was probable cause to charge suspects.
  • Cross-examined witnesses during trial proceedings.
  • Conducted legal research on criminal cases, and drafted briefs for court proceedings.
  • Represented the state for criminal cases

Federal Counsel / Deputy Public Procecutor

Jabatan Peguam Negara/ Attorney General Chambers
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted legal research on various topics, specifically PP v. Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak for the SRC International case
  • Prepared a written legal opinion on the CPC, Evidence Act, and Constitutional Law for the SRC International case.
  • Prepared summaries of relevant case law for attorneys' review.
  • Prepared various submissions throughout the trial
  • Researched statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
  • Assessed probably outcomes and potential arguments by compiling relevant authority and precedent.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.

Legal Associate

KOO CHIN NAM & Co.
01.2017 - 07.2019

GENERAL LITIGATION & FAMILY LAW

  • Personally draft cause papers and submissions for full trial cases and various interlocutory application such as (amendment, striking out, summary judgment, setting aside etc)
  • Assist lawyer in case management at Session court and Magistrate Court
  • Assist lawyer in case management at High Court.
  • Personally deal with clients and conduct meeting


INDUSRIAL RELATION MATTERS

  • Personally draft Statement of Claims and various interlocutory application such as (rejoinder etc)
  • Assist lawyer in case management at Industrial Court
  • Personally deal with clients and conduct meeting

Pupillage

KOO CHIN NAM & Co.
12.2016 - 12.2017

GENERAL LITIGATION & FAMILY LAW

  • Prepare pleadings and affidavit
  • Drafting and preparing agreement
  • Prepare submission on various matters
  • Assist lawyer in Hearing and Trial.
  • Prepare cause papers for Joint Petition, Single Petition, Probate, Letter of Administration
  • Personally attend case management at Magistrate Court, Session Court an High Courts


CRIMINAL MATTERS

  • Prepare representation letter to reduce charge
  • Assists lawyers in hearing and trials
  • Attend various bail and remand proceedings with lawyers
  • Personally attend case management at Magistrate Court and Session Court
  • CONVEYANCING
  • Prepare letters, forms for Discharge of Charge
  • Prepare Letters, form for Memorandum of Transfer
  • Prepare various Sales& Purchase Agreement, Tenancy Agreement

Paralegal

P. KUPPUSAMY & Co.
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assist lawyer in drafting cause paper, pleadings, and necessary papers for firm cases.
  • Assist lawyer in filing court's documents
  • Drafting and preparing investment agreement
  • Assist lawyer in doing case research
  • Clerical work

Education

Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) -

BRICKFIELD ASIA COLLEGE
10.2016

LAWS -

UNIVERSITY OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH
08.2015

SIJIL TINGGI PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA (STPM) - undefined

ST PAUL INSTITUTION
04.2008

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM) - undefined

SEKOLAH MENENGAH SERI GARING
03.2006

Skills

    Analytical Ability

    Writing Ability

    Communication

    Document Preparation

    Legal Compliance

References

Datuk Donald Joseph, 03-8872 2000, donald.joseph@agc.gov.my, Attorney General Chambers/ Jabatan Peguam Negara

Pn. Adilla Ahmad, 03-8872 2000, adilla@agc.gov.my, Attorney General Chambers/ Jabatan Peguam Negara

Timeline

Deputy Public Prosecutor (White Collar Crime)

Jabatan Peguam Negara/Attorney General Chambers
09.2022 - Current

Deputy Public Prosecutor (General Crime)

Jabatan Peguam Negara/ Attorney General Chambers
04.2021 - 08.2022

Federal Counsel / Deputy Public Procecutor

Jabatan Peguam Negara/ Attorney General Chambers
07.2019 - 03.2021

Legal Associate

KOO CHIN NAM & Co.
01.2017 - 07.2019

Pupillage

KOO CHIN NAM & Co.
12.2016 - 12.2017

Paralegal

P. KUPPUSAMY & Co.
12.2015 - 03.2016

SIJIL TINGGI PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA (STPM) - undefined

ST PAUL INSTITUTION

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM) - undefined

SEKOLAH MENENGAH SERI GARING

Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) -

BRICKFIELD ASIA COLLEGE

LAWS -

UNIVERSITY OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH
Reetha Parawa Karan