Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Aditya Kasiraman

Mumbai

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transcriber

Sigma AI
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Trained machine learning tools to understand human prompts improving reliability across information dissemination
  • Worked with a typing speed of 80 wpm to deliver efficient transcription services
  • Transcribed audio files with a 90% accuracy rate demonstrating efficiency in English and Hindi
  • Collaborated with team members to prioritize and complete urgent transcription requests demonstrating a client-first mindset
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills in handling complex and unclear audio files by adhering to Sigma's privacy and confidentiality guidelines

Property Paralegal

DAC Beachcroft Claims Limited
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Handled a diverse caseload of pre-litigated and litigated matters in a fast-paced legal environment
  • Implemented time management strategies and utilized case management software to track progress and deadlines by regularly liaising with clients to update them on their case status
  • Settled 10 matters exceeding the monthly target of eight for August demonstrating a 125% success rate
  • Recovered settlements worth Rs 23,00,000
  • Improved case assessments leading to 100% client satisfaction by resolving cases within six months of receiving notification of claim

Trainee Paralegal-Motor Recoveries

Lyons Davidson Solicitors
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assessed and processed motor recoveries claims, ensuring that they were handled efficiently
  • Developed a structured approach to reviewing case files, gathered necessary documentation and liaised with clients to understand the details of their claims
  • Worked closely with senior paralegals and solicitors to ensure that each case was thoroughly prepared for either settlement or litigation
  • Handled seven client calls and prepared three files for litigation every day reducing average processing times and contributing to higher client satisfaction
  • Improved client feedback by regularly attending client meetings alongside senior team members to gain a deeper understanding of client needs and responded promptly to client inquiries
  • Improved productivity of billable hours by over 75% under minimal supervision whilst training new joiners explaining complex processes in an accessible manner

Legal Assistant (Volunteer)

Chapeltown Citizens Advice Bureau
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted clients who needed to apply for or appeal decisions regarding their Personal Independence Payment and Employment Support Allowance claims
  • Conducted a telephone interview with the client to gather all relevant information and helped compile supporting evidence such as medical records
  • Maintained regular communication with clients, updating them on the status of their application or appeals and providing reassurance and advice on next steps. My empathetic approach not only helped to reduce client anxiety but also fostered trust and a positive relationship between clients and Citizens Advice, leading to high levels of client satisfaction

Legal Intern

Office of Advocate-on-Record Ankur Sood
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conducted legal research, drafted and prepared summaries of case briefs and undertook due diligence about a property's title tree
  • Vetted key documents of an environment-related matter
  • Conducted legal research about terminologies, such as the issue of settlement in insolvency proceedings

Legal Intern

LPJ and Partners
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Prepared an original application to the debt recovery tribunal to assist the client in recovering their debts
  • Conducted due diligence into the other party's financial history by analyzing substantial bank and loan documentation to craft a persuasive application
  • Adopted a strategic approach to ensure success by analyzing five years of transactional history between my client and the other party garnering insights valuable for summarizing the application

Legal Intern

Carag, Jamora, Somera & Villareal Law Offices
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Conducted independent research on the Philippine Law on Corporations and Intellectual Property Code
  • Performed comparative analyses between Philippine and Indian corporate regulations
  • Shadowed a senior lawyer in a Metro Manila court to observe and develop key skills in Philippine judicial operations
  • Joined intellectual property enforcement officials on an inspection visit to witness firsthand trademark violations through the discovery of counterfeit goods

Education

Master of Laws - LLM - International Corporate Law

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
09.2022

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Bharati Vidyapeeth
Pune, India
10.2020

B.Com (Hons) - Commerce

University of Delhi
Delhi, India
06.2017

Skills

  • Client service
  • Legal research
  • Litigation support
  • Document preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Team worker
  • Oral and written communication

Certification

Diploma in Mergers and Acquisitions, Institutional Finance and Investment Laws (Private Equity and Venture Capital) transactions (June 2020 to June 2021), LawSikho (Grade A+)


Exercises completed include:

  • Identifying suitable methods for transfer and acquihire transactions along with appropriate types of securities for different requirements and the types of investors
  • Drafting schemes of amalgamation and stock exchange approvals required for amalgamations
  • Drafting and reviewing various commercial agreements such as asset purchase, share purchase and shareholder agreements
  • Reviewing and drafting observations for corporate, material contract and labour law matters in due diligence


Accomplishments

  • Published 12 articles on mergers and acquisitions on iPleaders one of which titled 'Deal Analysis of Vodafone-Idea Merger' won a blog writing competition for which I received Rs 2000 as monetary reward
  • I have been recognized as a top 10% author by global annual downloads for my article 'Cryptocurrencies: A Boon or A Bane' published on the Social Science Research Network. This article has currently been downloaded over 890 times with over 3,700 abstract views and a global rank within the top 51,000

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Transcriber

Sigma AI
03.2024 - 07.2024

Property Paralegal

DAC Beachcroft Claims Limited
04.2023 - 10.2023

Trainee Paralegal-Motor Recoveries

Lyons Davidson Solicitors
09.2022 - 04.2023

Legal Assistant (Volunteer)

Chapeltown Citizens Advice Bureau
08.2022 - 09.2022

Legal Intern

Office of Advocate-on-Record Ankur Sood
05.2021 - 07.2021

Legal Intern

LPJ and Partners
02.2021 - 03.2021

Legal Intern

Carag, Jamora, Somera & Villareal Law Offices
06.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Laws - LLM - International Corporate Law

University of Leeds

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Bharati Vidyapeeth

B.Com (Hons) - Commerce

University of Delhi
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