Anisha Devika Babolall
Profielschets
The individual in question is a legal professional with extensive and in-depth experience across a range of legal fields, including civil law, criminal law, and international law. Her diverse career has enabled her to develop solid, practical legal expertise, with her core responsibilities encompassing both advisory and operational tasks. Furthermore, she values a positive and productive team atmosphere.
Overzicht
4
4
Languages
12
12
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Werkervaring
Legal Officer
The National Assembly of Suriname
Onafhankelijkheidsplein no. 10
2023.08 - Current
- Drafting and analyzing (proposed) legislation;
- Comparative legal research;
- Providing advice across all areas of law;
- Attending committee and public meetings;
- Preparing reports;
- Handling email and telephone inquiries with experts;
- Managing relevant information with precision;
- Meeting deadlines;
- Maintaining contact with internal and external stakeholders;
- Represented the organisation in legal proceedings, preparing case strategies and arguments for court cases;
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations on legal matters for board meetings, offering clear guidance on complex issues;
- Analysed and interpreted new legislation to assess impact on organisational operations and compliance requirements.
Junior Legal Assistant
Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs
Paramaribo
2022.04 - 2023.07
- Drafting and processing administrative decisios and council proposals;
- Providing advice on labor law;
- Collaborating and working with experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO);
- Supporting committees;
- Handling email and telephone inquiries regarding labor-related matters;
- meeting deadlines;
- Participating in (virtual) meetings;
- Networking and building business relationships with external experts.
Legal Executive Secretary
Best Advocaten (Law firm)
Paramaribo
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Summarizing cases;
- Managing and processing case files;
- Handling telephone communications;
- Drafting legal correspondence;
- Organizing and taking minutes of meetings (both online and offline);
- Preparing litigation documents;
- Managing legal documents and maintaining the archive;
- Assisted in the preparation of legal presentations and briefs for internal and external meetings, enhancing case understanding;
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline office procedures, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Mijnals Law firm
Paramaribo
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Set up meetings with witnesses, clients and other parties relevant to case;
- Built and maintained excellent working relationships with colleagues, helping and supporting other staff to complete duties;
- Managed incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely distribution and response;
- Recorded detailed minutes during staff meetings, collating and distributing notes upon conclusion;
- Organised and maintained up-to-date legal files, ensuring quick retrieval of important documents;
- Worked comfortably under pressure with tight deadlines in fast-paced environment;
- Reviewed and proofread legal documents for accuracy, grammar, and compliance with legal standards;
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail promptly and proactively, maintaining comprehensive records for maximum efficiency;
- Monitored changes in legislation relevant to practice areas, keeping the team informed;
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion, following data protection regulations;
- Sent legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials, enabling collection and dissemination of evidence and critical supporting materials to interested parties.
Opleidingen
Master's in Surinamese Law (MSR) - Civil and International Law
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Paramaribo 2020.10 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Laws - Civil and International Law
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Paramaribo 2015.10 - 2019.01
Bridging year -
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Paramaribo 2013.10 - 2014.08
High school diploma -
Henry Hassankhan Scholengemeenschap Lelydorp
Wanica 2011.10 - 2013.08
Mulo B -
Shri Hanumanschool
Wanica 2007.10 - 2011.08
Vaardigheden
- Proficiency with the Internet and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
- Motivated
- Reliable
Collaborative - Flexible
- Perseverance
- Responsible
- Communicative
- Teamwork
- Disciplined
- Ability to handle stress
languages
English
Vergevorderd
Dutch
Bijna eerstetaalniveau (C2)
Sranan Tongo
Vergevorderd
Sarnami
Bijna eerstetaalniveau
Training
- Financial principles
Junior Chamber International, Paramaribo 03/2026
- Intensive training in partiamentary reporting, legislative processes, and meeting procedures
Parliamentary support and reporting
The Flemish Parliament and the National Assembly, Paramaribo 09/2024
- Certificate of pedagogical-didactic competence
Institute for Teacher Training, Paramaribo 10/2022 - 12/2023
Tijdlijn
Legal Officer
The National Assembly of Suriname
2023.08 - Current
Junior Legal Assistant
Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs
2022.04 - 2023.07
Legal Executive Secretary
Best Advocaten (Law firm)
2021.09 - 2022.04
Master's in Surinamese Law (MSR) - Civil and International Law
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
2020.10 - 2022.08
Legal Administrative Assistant
Mijnals Law firm
2019.01 - 2020.02
Bachelor of Laws - Civil and International Law
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
2015.10 - 2019.01
Bridging year -
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
2013.10 - 2014.08
High school diploma -
Henry Hassankhan Scholengemeenschap Lelydorp
2011.10 - 2013.08
Mulo B -
Shri Hanumanschool
2007.10 - 2011.08