Sonishka Thakur

Highly analytical and detail-driven LLB Graduate with comprehensive experience executing substantive legal support, statutory research, and contract management across litigation and corporate law. Proven track record of independently managing up to 40 active, complex multi-party case files simultaneously under tight deadlines. Expert in utilizing LexisNexis and Jutastat to deliver concise, actionable research memos, and highly proficient in utilizing digital court filing systems (CaseLines).

Exceptional legal writer adept at drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and commercial contracts with minimal revision required.

Litigation & Corporate Legal Specialist (Paralegal) at Acutt and Worthington Attorneys (2021-01 – Present)

• Executed substantive legal drafting for a continuous pipeline of up to 40 active litigation and commercial files, preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conducted intensive legal research on complex case law and statutory frameworks utilizing LexisNexis and Jutastat, compiling actionable research memos for senior counsel.
• Owned end-to-end litigation support, tracking filing deadlines, building comprehensive trial binders, and compiling index summaries for court presentation.
• Mastered digital case management and e-discovery workflows utilizing CaseLines to securely upload, organize, and review discovery productions.
• Managed critical stakeholder communications, gathering necessary evidentiary documentation directly from corporate and private clients.

Legal Research & Compliance Specialist at Endumeni Municipality (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Evaluated corporate contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and regulatory compliance frameworks to mitigate institutional liability.
• Researched public records, constitutional mechanisms, and local property/zoning by-laws to deliver clear compliance risk assessments.
• Drafted official legal memoranda, executive correspondence, and compliance filings for inter-departmental directors.

Contracts & Case File Administrator at Suaifah Rafique Hoosen Attorneys (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Screened and vetted incoming legal inquiries, analyzing initial documentation to evaluate case viability.
• Structured master litigation agendas, managing critical deadlines, scheduling mediations, and coordinating time-sensitive client contract signings.
• Maintained practice data suites to digitize, index, and organize extensive contract, pleading, and corporate governance records.

LLB in Law