Jithendra Perera
Colombo
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
MelMark Law
Melbourne
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports..
- Drafted, reviewed, and edited legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and briefs.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Reviewed case files to ensure all necessary documentation was included.
- Managed administrative tasks including scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
- Analyzed complex legal documents such as contracts, leases and agreements.
- Participated in legal proceedings and client meetings to take notes and provide support.
- Developed and maintained a repository of legal resources and templates for the firm's use.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various databases to support case preparation.
- Prepared and submitted legal documents, such as affidavits and motions, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Managed the calendaring of court dates, deadlines, and reminders for legal team.
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone or email regarding updates on their case status.
- Maintained and updated case management systems to ensure accurate tracking of cases.
Legal Assistant
Rothchild Law
Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Prepared summaries of relevant case law for attorneys' review.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Researched statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
- Collected data from online databases and library resources to facilitate legal research projects.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings with clients or witnesses.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Business Development Executive
VAM Careers
United States
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Generated leads with successful prospect cold calling and skilled use of persuasive communication skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through effective communication on the phone.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills while interacting with customers over the phone and email.
- Developed new leads each day at or above quotas.
- Achieved established sales targets by generating new customer accounts.
- Maintained records of customer interactions, account status, changes or updates, and produced activity reports.
Education
J.D. - Law
Sri Lanka Law College
Sri Lanka01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University Of London
United Kingdom12-2020
High School Diploma -
S.Thomas College Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka12-2016
Skills
- Case Management – Clio, Leap, Litify
- Legal Research Tools: Westlaw, LexisNexis
- Adept in Microsoft 365
- PDF editing
- Cloud Storage Solutions (OneDrive, Google Workspace)
- AI prompting
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Associate
MelMark Law
01.2023 - 12.2024
Legal Assistant
Rothchild Law
01.2022 - 12.2022
Business Development Executive
VAM Careers
01.2021 - 12.2021
J.D. - Law
Sri Lanka Law College
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University Of London
High School Diploma -
S.Thomas College Mount Lavinia
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