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Sivapriya Kanesan

Sivapriya Kanesan

Singapore

Summary

Driven and hardworking Paralegal who is able to thrive in high stress and high-pressure environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal (Criminal and Family Litigation)

Regal Law LLC
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted solicitor in the timely drafting and filing of various legal documents such as Letters of Representations, Mitigation Pleas and Sentencing Submissions for Criminal cases. Attended court hearings to take notes.
  • Enhanced case efficiency and improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Singlehandedly draft many Uncontested Divorce documents and file them in Elitigation. Responsibly follow through each matter for months till Final Judgment is extracted.
  • Conducted several legal research with online research tools such as Lawnet and Lexis Nexis, narrow down searches to match current criminal case in hand.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to new staffs or interns as needed. Planned and executed firm bonding events to promote healthy and balanced work culture.

Part Time Tutor

SmileTutor Home Tuition Agency
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal results.

Legal Executive (Crime Division)

Attorney-General's Chambers
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • As the legal executive for the State Prosecuting Officers (SPO) team (Crime Division), I dealt with IP management including liaising directly with police officers/ court officers and other legal personnel
  • Streamlined case file management by implementing efficient document filing and case tracking systems.
  • Organized workflow and assigned case files effectively to Prosecutors to ensure the workload is equally distributed.
  • Entered and maintained case information in internal database/ Court system.


Teacher/ Teacher Assistant

Aspire Hub Education / Sinda
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Conducted engaging activities for kindergarten students on Literacy & Numeracy and Tamil
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Graded and evaluated student weekly tests.
  • Give constructive feedback to parents and students at the end of each semester.

Admin Assistant / Teacher

Rising Achievers Learning & Enrichment Centre
03.2018 - 09.2018


  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Contributed to extracurricular programs by planning educational holiday programs for the students and liaised with other agencies to carry out the programs.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) - Law

Singapore University of Social Sciences
01.2027

Bachelor of Laws With Honours -

Birmingham City University
09.2021

Diploma in Legal Studies -

Kaplan Higher Academy Pte Ltd
02.2018

Certificate in Foundation Studies -

Kaplan Higher Academy Pte Ltd
05.2017

GCE O’level -

Bukit View Secondary School
2016

PSLE -

Greenridge Primary School
2012

Skills

    Legal Research & Writing

  • Document Preparation & Filing
  • File and Records Management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Administrative Support
  • Client Communication
  • Calendar Management
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Fluent in English & Tamil

Language Spoken & Written

English & Tamil

References

  • Wasiur Rehman S/O Baligur Rehman

     Senior Associate | Regal Law LLC

     9387 9375 | 6223 0526

  • Agnes Chan

     Legal Service Officer | Attorney-General's Chambers

     6908 9555

  • Grace David

      Paralegal

      9482 9165

Timeline

Paralegal (Criminal and Family Litigation)

Regal Law LLC
12.2021 - Current

Legal Executive (Crime Division)

Attorney-General's Chambers
10.2018 - 12.2019

Admin Assistant / Teacher

Rising Achievers Learning & Enrichment Centre
03.2018 - 09.2018

Teacher/ Teacher Assistant

Aspire Hub Education / Sinda
01.2018 - 01.2019

Part Time Tutor

SmileTutor Home Tuition Agency
01.2017 - 11.2021

Juris Doctor (JD) - Law

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Laws With Honours -

Birmingham City University

Diploma in Legal Studies -

Kaplan Higher Academy Pte Ltd

Certificate in Foundation Studies -

Kaplan Higher Academy Pte Ltd

GCE O’level -

Bukit View Secondary School

PSLE -

Greenridge Primary School

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