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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
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
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
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
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
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
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