Meaha Krishnan Vetrivel
Point Cook
Summary
Experienced legal professional with a strong foundation in dispute resolution, case management, and mediation. Having worked in India’s legal system, including the Madurai High Court, I have developed a deep understanding of judicial operations, legal research, and procedural advice. Currently transitioning to Melbourne’s legal and dispute resolution sector, I aim to leverage my expertise in delivering accessible, fair, and efficient outcomes for all users.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investments and Partnerships Assistant
VicHealth
01.2024 - Current
- Managed stakeholder relationships, grant administration, and compliance processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
- Built strong relationships with underrepresented communities to promote equity-focused initiatives
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
Legal Associate
Zenith Lex and Co
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed legal casework, including drafting, filing, and preparing evidence for civil and family law disputes
- Assisted in resolving disputes through mediation and negotiation, achieving timely and amicable outcomes
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, contracts, and case strategies to support litigation
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop compliance-focused legal policies and procedures
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Legal Intern
Adv. S. Thirumoorthi
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in drafting and filing legal documents for 50+ cases involving criminal and civil disputes
- Conducted research to support legal arguments and prepared case briefs for court hearings
- Maintained client communication and coordinated case preparation to ensure timely submission of documentation
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Legal Intern
Adv. K. Muthumalai
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported senior advocates in managing high-profile family and criminal cases
- Drafted legal documents for 10+ cases, ensuring precision and compliance with court requirements
- Conducted research and prepared legal arguments for civil and criminal matters, contributing to favorable judgments
- Monitored courtroom proceedings, gaining insight into judicial decision-making and case strategy
- Delivered good accuracy in case documentation, improving case workflow efficiency
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law (Hons) -
VIT University
01.2022
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Mediation
- Case research
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Procedural advice
- Engaging with diverse populations
- Culturally diverse communities
- Linguistically diverse communities
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce
- Legal research platforms
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
Certification
- Accredited Mediation Training (Would be great if VCAT could help with this)
- MARAM Identification Training (Safe and Equal, Melbourne)
- Legal Tech Fundamentals (LawVu)
- Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (Workplace Academy, Alison)
Accomplishments
- Successfully mediated civil disputes, reducing litigation timelines by 30%.
- Published research on 'The Rights of Tribal People with Access to Justice' in the International Journal of Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
- Drafted legal strategies that contributed to a 95% success rate in family law cases.
- Coordinated initiatives that enhanced procedural efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Languages
English (Fluent)
Tamil (Fluent)
Hindi and French (Basic Proficiency)
Timeline
Investments and Partnerships Assistant
VicHealth
01.2024 - Current
Legal Associate
Zenith Lex and Co
03.2023 - 10.2023
Legal Intern
Adv. S. Thirumoorthi
05.2020 - 06.2021
Legal Intern
Adv. K. Muthumalai
03.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law (Hons) -
VIT University
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