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Work history
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Swagata Mukherjee

Swagata Mukherjee

Legal professional
hounslow

Summary

Overseas-qualified lawyer with hands-on experience in civil, family, and criminal law, including legal drafting, case preparation, court advocacy, and client handling. Seeking a paralegal or legal assistant role
to contribute immediately to a UK legal team while progressing towards qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales via the SQE route. Fully authorised to work in the UK with no sponsorship requirement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1

Certification of All India Bar Council Of India

5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Nursery nurse

Newpark Childcare Pvt Ltd
London
2025.02 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards
    - Communicated professionally with parents, staff, and external professionals
    - Demonstrated organisation, reliability, and professionalism in a regulated environment

Nursery Nurse

Able Staffing
london
2024.05 - 2025.02

Advocate

Chambers of Adv. Tamal De
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
2022.02 - 2023.12
  • Drafted pleadings, affidavits, legal notices, FIRs, and bail applications
  • Conducted legal research and prepared case notes and briefs
  • Assisted in divorce, domestic abuse, family, and criminal matters
  • Managed case files from pre-trial to hearing stage
  • Appeared before District Judges; appointed Advocate Commissioner on two occasions
  • Liaised with courts, police authorities, and prosecution offices

Education

B.A. LL.B (Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws) - Law

Shyambazar Law College , University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India
2016.08 - 2021.09

Skills

  • Legal drafting
  • Legal research
  • Case preparation
  • Client interviewing
  • Document management
  • Family, civil & criminal procedure
  • Organisation & attention to detail
  • Cross-cultural communication

Languages

English
Hindi
Bengali

Certification

  • All India Bar Council -Enrolled Advocate
  • Full Paediatric First Aid (Valid till 20/7/2027)
  • Prevent Duty Training (Awareness, Referrals, Channel/PMAP, Refresher)
  • Safeguarding Training- Level 1 & Level 3

Additional Information

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diploma in Legal Secretary - Apex Learning (In Progress) Currently undertaking professional training in legal administration, legal documentation, case management,legal correspondence and office procedures.


Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) -BARBRI(ongoing) - currently preparing for the SQE through

comprehensive preparation areas of English law and legal practice.

Timeline

Nursery nurse

Newpark Childcare Pvt Ltd
2025.02 - Current

Nursery Nurse

Able Staffing
2024.05 - 2025.02

Advocate

Chambers of Adv. Tamal De
2022.02 - 2023.12

B.A. LL.B (Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws) - Law

Shyambazar Law College , University of Calcutta
2016.08 - 2021.09
Swagata MukherjeeLegal professional