LIZA AKTHER
Birmingham,West-Midlands
Summary
International law postgraduate student at Birmingham City University, currently pursuing a professional placement with the Support Through Court, Birmingham office. Proficient in legal drafting and documentation, advocacy in court, and confidence in client-facing positions as an experienced lawyer from Bangladesh who used to actively practice in the District Court.
In addition, experienced in customer service and retail, handling cash and managing it, as well as handling administrative and secretarial duties. Particularly not tech-savvy, but do have a decent understanding of the internet and Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Enjoys exploring, thrives on picking up new abilities, and is community- and team-oriented. A detail-oriented, structured, and aspirational young professional who is passionate about making a difference in the global community and wishes to work with and make a contribution to the success of dynamic organisations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Volunteer
Support Through Court
Birmingham
01.2023 - Current
Conduct legal research on civil and family law matters, provide general legal information, attend drop-in sessions with litigating persons, support filling out different court forms, explain the court procedures and provide practical support, accompany the clients for emotional and mental support in court hearings, answer helpline and office phone calls, reply to emails, signpost to relevant support agencies or legal advice clinics, and book appointments for clients.
Student Volunteer (Case Worker)
KIND, Central England Law Centre
Birmingham
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer as a caseworker for Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), communicate with clients via telephone or email, and help clients submit their citizenship applications and apply for fee waivers.
Education
LLB Hons - Law
Leading University
Sylhet, Bangladesh 01.2009 - 12.2012
LLM - International Law
Birmingham City University (BCU)
Birmingham 01.2022 -
Skills
- Customer service
- Integrative negotiation
- Strong work ethic
- Document preparation
- Confidentiality
- Account administration
- Court transcription
- Civil law
- Family Law
- Proficient in MS Office
- Legal research
- Document filing
- Strong legal background
Experience
Lawyer
Sylhet District Bar Association, Bangladesh (2014-2022)
- Represented and advocated for the clients in court hearings, took briefs from and answered legal queries of clients, drafted legal documents, took the deposition and cross-examination of witnesses, prepared arguments, and filed appeals in appeal courts.
Additional Information (Employment)
- Customer Service Assistant, Big Johns Takeaway, Acocks Green, Birmingham, customer service, taking and delivering orders, taking payments, and cash handling
- Retail Sales Assistant, B&M Store, St. Andrews Shopping Park, Greenway St., Birmingham, taking payments, accepting returns, answering queries, and providing customer service
- Event Retail Sales Assistant, Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, taking payments, cash handling, customer service, restocking, and replenishing
Languages
Bengali
Native
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Student Member at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, June 20, 2022 (Membership ID No. 6102170)
- Enrolled as a Lawyer of the High Court Division, 15 April 2019 (Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association Member's ID No. 9812)
- An Advocate of Bangladesh Bar Council, October 18, 2014 (License No. 1643)
Certification
- Aptis Core Certificate (Proficiency level C) by British Council (2021)
- Basic Business Communication (online) course accomplishment certificate by TSSL-SONGJOG Bangladesh (2021)
Timeline
Student Volunteer (Case Worker)
KIND, Central England Law Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Volunteer
Support Through Court
01.2023 - Current
LLM - International Law
Birmingham City University (BCU)
01.2022 -
LLB Hons - Law
Leading University
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Aptis Core Certificate (Proficiency level C) by British Council (2021)
- Basic Business Communication (online) course accomplishment certificate by TSSL-SONGJOG Bangladesh (2021)
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