Kajal Charak
@kajalcharak
Legal professional with expertise in forensic investigations and compliance.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a legal professional with over 6 years of experience specializing in forensic investigations, fraud detection, and legal compliance. My expertise includes document review, contract abstraction, due diligence, KYC remediation, and utilizing e-discovery tools such as Relativity, Everlaw, and Reveal Review. I have a proven track record of improving review accuracy and efficiency through quality assurance processes and leading forensic investigations in complex legal matters.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing subject matter training to new hires and managing contract abstraction and legal research. My work at Ernst & Young as a Lead Associate allowed me to conduct confidentiality reviews and privilege analyses, where I received appreciation from partners for my outstanding performance. I am passionate about legal research and compliance, and I continuously seek to enhance my skills and knowledge in this dynamic field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young
Oct 2020 - May 2024 (3 years 7 months)
As a Lead Associate at Ernst & Young, I conducted quality assurance reviews on legal documents, improving accuracy and compliance. I specialized in managed review processes and led forensic investigations, providing training to new hires on e-discovery and forensic investigations. My role involved contract abstraction, legal research, and conducting due diligence for high-risk clients.
Intern
EY India LLP
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020 (1 month)
During my internship at EY India LLP, I gained hands-on experience in forensic investigation and compliance. I assisted in legal research and document review, contributing to various projects and enhancing my understanding of legal processes.
Legal Blogger
Your Travel Secretary
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020 (1 month)
As a Legal Blogger for Your Travel Secretary, I created content focused on legal topics, enhancing public understanding of legal issues. This role allowed me to combine my legal knowledge with writing skills.
Legal Researcher
Parihar Associates
Aug 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 1 month)
At Parihar Associates, I focused on litigation practice, conducting legal research and drafting legal documents. My role involved collaborating with attorneys to prepare cases and ensure compliance with legal standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Law School, Jammu University
BBA LLB, Law
2010 - 2015
GESPS Jammu
Senior Secondary, General Education
2008 - 2010
GESPC Jammu
Secondary, General Education
2006 - 2008
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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