Lawyer/Legal Adviser/Legal Assistant/Punjabi Interpreter

MS SUKHPREET K. BAKHSHI

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Dob: 11.09.1978 Nationality: British

Tel: 079**-***-*** Email: ************@*****.***

A motivated, responsible and multi lingual lawyer with extensive experience of criminal law and family

law seeking a new direction which will utilise the organisational, communication and legal skills gained

from Her Majesty’s Court Service over the last 10 years. I am efficient and capable of working under

pressure both on my own initiative and in a team. I am willing and able to study further or travel if

required to acquire the skills or experience to achieve my objectives.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

July 2006 Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test and registered on Roll of Solicitors

Inns of Court School of Law, Bar Vocational Course: Very Competent Option Units:

2000 – 2001

Family Law & Advanced Criminal Lit.

University of East London, LLB Honours: Upper Second

1997 – 2000

Final Year Options: Media & Law, Public International Law, Consumer Law

1990 – 1997 Barking Abbey School 6th Form, Barking, London

4 A Levels: Punjabi (A), English Literature (B), Sociology (B), Politics & Government

(C)

1995 – 1997 Barking Abbey School, Barking, London

10 GCSE subjects: Grades achieved 5As & 5 Bs

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Legal Adviser with Her Majesty's Courts & Tribunal Service (Kent & Surrey) within criminal law

and family law Sept 2003 – March 2013

I advise the Magistrates on the application of criminal law, local practice and procedures and

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ensure they comply with rules, regulations and principals set by parliament and the higher

courts when making their decisions

I advise on the legalities relating to applications made under the Children Act 1989 and Family

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Law Act 1994 proceedings

I assist and explain procedures to unrepresented parties in both criminal and family cases

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ensuring that they understand the legal obligations of the court

I take sole responsibility for performing case management hearings and executing these in

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line with both local and national targets

I mediate and conciliate between litigants in achieving welfare based outcomes for the

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children

I assist the magistrates in structured and reasoned decision making

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I take the lead responsibility for the smooth running of the Court and ensure that ushers,

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defence advocates, prosecutors and probation officers all carry out their duties in a correct

and efficient manner whilst maintaining the dignity of the court and dealing with the business

of the Court within the allocated time

I am consulted by the prosecution and defence advocates and the police as to various

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aspects of law and procedure

I act in a judicial capacity and exercise discretion when considering Legal Representation

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Orders, enforcement of fines, applications for adjournments, witness expenses

I supervise and mentor junior members of staff and also provide advice and guidance to

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administrative support team

I participate in the process of the appraisal of Magistrates and have undertaken both the

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preparation and delivery of training to Magistrates

Court Clerk to the District Judges at the Principal Registry of the Family Division (London) May

2002 – August 2003

My first job within the courtroom offered me the opportunity and experience of developing my skills of

drafting and serving court orders, processing court correspondence and gaining confidence in

working and communicating with senior members of the judiciary, lawyers and lay parties

Data Input Clerk at the Law Society October 2001 – April 2002

In this temporary contract placement, my role required me to accurately enter both legal and non legal

data onto the Law Society’s newly developing online website. I learnt the importance of collating and

displaying information for other users with clarity and precision.

Legal Administrative Officer with the Crown Prosecution Service (London) June 2001 –

September 2001

In this fixed term contract I dealt with the preparation of criminal cases for the crown prosecutors,

managed case files and related correspondence. I learnt the importance of maintaining an effective

working system and team work.

Paralegal with Garcha & Co. Solicitors (London) June 1998 – August 2000

In this part time work whist completing my legal studies, I assisted fee earners in dealing with

correspondence from the courts, probation, solicitors and clients, prepared and delivered briefs to

counsel and shadowed and assisted professional representatives in court. I learnt the importance of

client confidentiality, effective legal research and communication with client.

OTHER PERSONAL INFROMATION

I have a keen interest in travelling to other countries and learning about the different legal systems and

cultures of the world. Given the opportunity I would like to bring this personal interest into my work life

and become an international advocate of law.

REFEREES (Please liaise with me prior to contacting them)

Alex Walker Phillipa Thomas

North Kent Magistrates Court DSD Solicitors

The Brook 5 High Street

Chatham Gillingham

Kent ME4 4JZ Kent ME7 1BE

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