Vikrant Dorkar
Criminal, Family, Civil Litigation and Immigration Paralegal @Westwing Solicitors
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WORK HISTORY
Criminal, Family, Civil Litigation and Immigration Paralegal @Westwing Solicitors
Buckinghamshire, GB
As a Paralegal at Westwing Solicitors, I assist across multiple departments including criminal defence, family law, immigration law, and civil litigation, supporting solicitors in the day-to-day management of private client matters. My responsibilities include:Criminal LawPreparing case bundles for trials and hearings at Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.Drafting representations for bail, plea mitigation, and case management hearings.Attending police stations and court (where applicable) to assist solicitors with instructions.Managing evidence: CCTV, forensic reports, witness statements.Liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), police, and court staff regarding case progression.Assisting with applications for legal aid in criminal matters.Family LawSupporting solicitors on matters relating to divorce, child arrangements, non-molestation orders, and financial remedies.Drafting key documents including divorce petitions, statements of issues, and Form E disclosures.Preparing bundles in line with Family Procedure Rules and court directions.Communicating with clients sensitively, especially in cases involving domestic abuse or vulnerable children.Liaising with CAFCASS, social services, and opposing solicitors.Immigration & AsylumPreparing and submitting applications for asylum, spouse visas, further leave to remain, and EUSS matters.Drafting detailed witness statements, country of origin research, and expert instruction letters.Preparing appeal bundles and pre-action protocol letters in judicial review cases.Civil LitigationAssisting in drafting letters before action, witness statements, and pleadings in small claims and county court matters.Supporting senior staff in housing disrepair, contract disputes, and unlawful eviction cases.Preparing bundle indices and adhering to court filing deadlines.
EDUCATION
Campus Law Centre, Faculty Of Law, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
St. Xavier's High School Mumbai
Primary School
University of Aberdeen
Master of Laws - LLM
ABOUT VIKRANT DORKAR
I am a legally qualified lawyer from India with a First-Class LL.B. from the University of Delhi and an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from the University of Aberdeen — one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious universities. I chose Aberdeen over offers from Liverpool, Birmingham, and Cardiff due to its academic excellence and global reputation in human rights and public law. Currently preparing for the SQE 1 exam, I have hands-on experience as a Paralegal in the UK immigration sector, working alongside private client solicitors and supporting a diverse client base including asylum seekers, trafficking survivors, and individuals facing deportation. I adopt a trauma-informed, client-focused approach to ensure legal representation is both effective and compassionate. My experience spans a broad range of matters, including: Naturalisation & British citizenship applications Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visas and sponsorship licences Student (Tier 4) visas Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) & entry clearance EEA/EU cases & EU Settlement Scheme Deportation, removal, bail applications First-tier Tribunal appeals & Judicial Reviews Key skills include conducting detailed client interviews, drafting legal documents, preparing court bundles, filing appeals, collaborating with supervising and private client solicitors, liaising with barristers, the Home Office, courts, prisons, medical experts, and interpreters, maintaining case records (Clio), and ensuring procedural and GDPR compliance. I also have experience supporting vulnerable clients by helping connect them with social services and mental health resources. I am passionate about human rights, public law, and ethical legal practice, and I am committed to qualifying as a solicitor in England & Wales. I am particularly interested in roles where I can contribute to impactful legal work — whether in private practice, public interest law, or policy-focused roles.
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