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Sarita Maharajh

Summary

Analytical and seasoned legal professional equipped with 5+ years of solid foundation in legal research and lawsuit management. Adept at analyzing existing legislation, case law, regulations and contracts. Proven track record of investigating and resolving legal disputes in legal proceedings, delivering strategic legal advice and drafting legal documents and decisions. Forward focused and research-driven, able to collaborate with senior judicial officers, ensure organizational alignment with legal compliance and produce technical legal opnions and draft court decisions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Judicial Research Counsel I

The Judiciary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2018 - Current
  • Exercises several legal operations, including research and analysis of legal issues, documents, and instruments.
  • Prepares legal opinions and draft decisions in civil law matters including land law, constitutional law, negligence, immigration law, probate, contract law and medical negligence.
  • Compiles legal briefs/case summaries, and revision of orders and opinions of Judicial Officer.
  • Develops legal recommendations and verify cited statutes.
  • Produces judgments on procedural matters as per 1998 Civil Proceedings Rules.
  • Steers lawsuit and arbitration management processes while monitoring accounts of defendants to ensure legal compliance with judicial orders.


Achievements

  • Crafted 50+ draft judgments covering judicial review, constitutional law, malicious prosecution, land law, and contract law.
  • Resolved complex legal issues in case of Devant Maharaj v Senator the Honorable Donna Cox Minister of Communications CV202-01149, which required emergency decision within tight 2-day timeframe post-trial.
  • Established system organizing more than 100 cases related to malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, and wrongful arrest based on subject matter and specific circumstances to facilitate judgment drafting.

Legal Officer

Office of the Prime Minister
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Drafted legal opinions and recommendations concerning human rights and employment law matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed employment contracts.
  • Guided Director of Legal Unit in Industrial Court litigation.
  • Conducted research on legal publications, laws, and regulations to assess relevance to ongoing cases.
  • Assisted in setting clearly defined clear targets and objectives for the legal department.
  • Cultivated knowledge of legislative changes and delivered advice on necessary actions.

Education

Legal Education Certificate -

Sir Hugh Wooding Law School
Trinidad And Tobago, St Augustine
07.2017

Bachelor of Laws LLB -

University of The West Indies
Trinidad And Tobago, St Augustine
07.2015

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Judicial Opinion and legal decision drafting
  • Technical documentation
  • Team building
  • Management systems
  • Civil law

Additional Information

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS.

1. National Scholarship Winner (Business Studies) 2012

2. Basic and Advanced Certified in Lexis Library Online Research 2017

Languages

English
Native Speaker
French
Beginner (A1)
A2
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Judicial Research Counsel I

The Judiciary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2018 - Current

Legal Officer

Office of the Prime Minister
09.2017 - 08.2018

Legal Education Certificate -

Sir Hugh Wooding Law School

Bachelor of Laws LLB -

University of The West Indies
Sarita Maharajh