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Certification
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Nim Nimalachandran

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies. Well-versed in principles of criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Summary Crime Duty Lawyer

Victoria Legal Aid
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - Current
  • Represented clients at Bail and Remand court, Mentions and ARC lists at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
  • Prepared and filed written submissions and led an appeal for sentence at the Melbourne County Court.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely communication and thorough explanations of complex legal concepts.
  • Advised clients on potential outcomes of their criminal matters.
  • Identified client's vulnerabilities and referred them to CISP, Navigation and Triage or other services such as Head space and Salvation Army.

Duty Lawyer at Broadmeadows VLA

Victoria Legal Aid
Broadmeadows
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided advice and representation to clients through 'Help Before Court' & 'Early Resolution Service.'
  • Served as a duty lawyer on FVIVO, mentions and cells lists.
  • Attended local schools to provide education on laws to abide by.
  • Serviced Seymour & Broadmeadows Magistrates' Courts.
  • Adapted service delivery on the Family Violence list when Broadmeadows Magistrates' became a Specialist Family Violence Court.

Tutor

Self-employed
Melbourne, VIC
12.2016 - 07.2023
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.

Duty Lawyer at Bendigo VLA

Victoria Legal Aid
Bendigo, VIC
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely communication and thorough explanations of complex legal concepts.
  • Collaborated effectively with Prosecutions to expedite resolution of disputes, demonstrating professionalism and diplomatic tact.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings at Bendigo and Echuca Magistrates' Courts.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.

Legal Assistant for Help Before Court

Victoria Legal Aid
Melbourne, VIC
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Improved communication between lawyers and clients by relaying critical information promptly.
  • Triaged, collated briefs and referred clients to the appropriate offices all over Victoria.
  • Coordinated with court personnel to ensure that the VLA lawyer provides advice on all outstanding matters for clients.
  • Booked in phone appointments for lawyers in all offices.
  • Made referrals to duty lawyers when clients seek help 7 days before their court date.
  • Referred clients who are ineligible for the service to other sources and provided information emails.

Vehicle Impoundment Consultant

Victoria Police
Preston, VIC
03.2020 - 12.2020

• Interrogate database records to extract relevant information
• Explain relevant legislation and Victoria Police policies and procedures associated with vehicle impoundment to stakeholders, clients and external service providers
• Understand the confidentiality requirements of Victoria Police and communicate procedures effectively to people exhibiting challenging behaviours
• Reception and administrative duties
• Customer service

Education

Graduate Certificate - Practical Legal Training

Leo Cussen Centre For Law
Melbourne, VIC
11.2021

Bachelor of Law And Business - Accounting

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
03.2021

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Litigation Experience
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Legal Case Management
  • Court Procedures
  • Criminal Law

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Languages

Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Summary Crime Duty Lawyer

Victoria Legal Aid
07.2023 - Current

Duty Lawyer at Broadmeadows VLA

Victoria Legal Aid
02.2022 - 07.2023

Duty Lawyer at Bendigo VLA

Victoria Legal Aid
11.2021 - 03.2022

Legal Assistant for Help Before Court

Victoria Legal Aid
06.2021 - 11.2021

Vehicle Impoundment Consultant

Victoria Police
03.2020 - 12.2020

Tutor

Self-employed
12.2016 - 07.2023

Graduate Certificate - Practical Legal Training

Leo Cussen Centre For Law

Bachelor of Law And Business - Accounting

Deakin University
Nim Nimalachandran