Nalini Hansen
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with extensive experience in conducting conflict checks, performing comprehensive legal research, and supporting new matter intake processes within Am Law firm environments. Proven ability to analyze risk, review client and entity information for accuracy, and prepare conflict summaries to ensure strict ethical compliance. Recognized for handling high-volume requests with precision and discretion in fast-paced settings while effectively identifying and managing potential conflicts. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability in dynamic environments complement a commitment to leveraging analytical expertise and attention to detail for optimal results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Team Assistant
Cooley LLP
Manhattan, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive conflict searches and corporate research for new and existing matters, ensuring compliance with firm policies and ethical standards.
- Review and verify new matter intake information, including client entities, affiliates, and related parties; communicate with attorneys to clarify discrepancies.
- Prepare transparency schedules and conflict summaries to support matter clearance decisions.
- Maintain and update matter data across document management and internal database systems (iManage, NetDocuments, Litera, eDiscovery platforms), ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
- Manage high-volume requests with strict attention to detail and internal deadlines.
- Perform factual and internet research to identify corporate structures, subsidiaries, and potential conflicts of interest.
- Coordinate cross-departmental communication related to intake, audits, and compliance documentation.
Litigation Paralegal
Bernstein Liebhard LLP
Manhattan, NY
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted legal and factual research to support complex MDL litigation matters.
- Tracked statutes of limitations and filing eligibility, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional deadlines.
- Managed high-volume document requests and coordinated with external parties to ensure accurate case data collection.
- Organized and maintained detailed case records with strict attention to confidentiality.
Pro Bono Intern
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Manhattan, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted attorneys with legal research, precedent analysis, and document preparation in family law matters.
- Maintained strict confidentiality protocols and ensured compliance with client privacy standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hunter College, City University of New York
Manhattan, NY05.2022
Skills
- Conflict Checks & Matter Intake Review
- Corporate & Legal Research
- Ethical Compliance & Risk Analysis
- Data Accuracy & Quality Control
- Confidential Information Handling
- Attorney & Cross-Department Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat
- IManage, NetDocuments, Litera, eDiscovery Platforms
- Salesforce, Citrix
- Calendar management
- Proofreading documents
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Spreadsheet management
- File organization
Certification
CPR ceryfied
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Litigation Team Assistant
Cooley LLP
07.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Bernstein Liebhard LLP
03.2023 - 06.2023
Pro Bono Intern
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hunter College, City University of New York