Bharat Makanjee
Brisbane
Summary
Results-driven Senior Legal Officer with proven expertise in legal research and case management. Committed to enhancing access to justice through effective client advocacy and team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
Sigatoka
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided legal advice to clients on various law-related issues.
- Drafted legal briefs and reports for court proceedings.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance access to justice initiatives.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Facilitated training sessions on legal rights and services for clients and stakeholders.
- Managed case files, ensuring proper documentation and organization throughout litigation processes.
- Educated staff members on relevant laws, policies and procedures impacting their work.
- Advised senior management on legal implications of proposed business decisions or transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of court cases by gathering evidence, preparing pleadings, filing motions and appearing before courts or regulatory bodies when necessary.
Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
Sigatoka
09.2017 - 10.2024
- Reviewed legal documents for compliance and accuracy in client cases.
- Provided legal advice to clients on various legal issues and rights.
- Prepared case files and documentation for court proceedings and hearings.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and recommendations.
- Assisted clients in completing applications for legal aid services effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on legal practices and policies.
- Drafted correspondence and reports related to ongoing legal matters efficiently.
- Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents.
- Maintained records of all client interactions for future reference purposes.
- Interpreted statutes, case law, and regulations related to various legal proceedings.
- Attended court hearings as necessary to represent clients or provide testimony as an expert witness.
- Collaborated with outside counsels to coordinate various aspects of litigation efforts.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues and provided advice accordingly.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication, and internal needs.
Education
Bachelors of Laws - LLB
University of South Pacific
Suva, Fiji Islands09-2016
Skills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Drafting briefs
- Contract negotiation
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Training facilitation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Certification
Practicing Certificate by Legal Practitioners Unit of Fiji Islands
Timeline
Senior Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
10.2024 - 12.2025
Legal Officer
Legal Aid Commission
09.2017 - 10.2024
Bachelors of Laws - LLB
University of South Pacific