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IKENNA KINGSLEY NJOKU

Lesmahagow, Lanark

Summary

Intellectually curious person, eager to apply knowledge and experience to achieve objectives. Reputation for hard work, punctuality, and willingness to learn new things. Focused and ambitious solicitor with impressive track record in research, collaboration and problem-solving. Bright and proactive with strong LLB and LLM academic records. Possesses the ability to communicate complex, sensitive information in an understandable form. A strong and dedicated team player, driven to deliver high-quality work and consistent results. Keen to continue personal growth and add to the development of legal knowledge through a research project.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

1 1 - Current
  • UK HOME OFFICE - 2024, I apply the UK immigration laws, policies and guidance to cases involving the Home Office
  • I am responsible for enforcing the government's immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK
  • My job also involves disrupting the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain.

CROWN PROSECUTOR
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for examining police evidence and researching cases, deciding whether to take criminal proceedings through to court prosecution stage, preparing cases for court and conducting prosecutions, decide if there's enough evidence to convict, explain decisions to lawyers, witnesses, the police, and other agencies, liaison with victims of crimes, present the case to a panel of magistrates or judges, question people in court and sum up the case for the prosecution
  • In my role as a prosecutor, I have prosecuted over a thousand criminal cases
  • These cases are for offences that include rape, possession of indecent images of children, criminal damage, assault, burglary, possession of knife, possession of controlled drugs, harassment, theft, fraud, drunk and disorderly offences and driving offences etc.

LEGAL RESEARCHER & IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT

01.2008 - 01.2023
  • Keep up to date with alterations to immigration laws
  • Conduct legal research on cases and gather important legal information
  • Meet with clients to gauge which services they require
  • Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations in legal documents
  • Provide clients with all pertinent documentation
  • Assist clients with the completion of paperwork and ensure that this is submitted on time
  • Daily record keeping with the electronic and physical filing of documents
  • Prepare and provide invoices for services rendered.

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL

JC Okafor & Co. Chambers
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Appeared in court and advocated in both criminal and civil litigations
  • Empanelled and presided over pre-trial conferences
  • Researched in the firm's specialised fields: Commercial & Environmental Law
  • Drafted Legal documents & conducted judgment research
  • Audited businesses to ensure compliance with tax laws
  • Collated and submitted legal authorities
  • Participated in in-chamber pre-trial conferences
  • Prepared bail bonds
  • Attended conferences and colloquiums.

Education

Diploma - Professional Legal Practice

University of Strathclyde
2020

LLB(Hons) Law - Law

University of Strathclyde
2019

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QLTT England & Wales
2011

Master of Law (LL.M) European & International Trade Law - undefined

Glasgow Caledonian University
2007

B.L - undefined

Nigeria Law School Abuja
2004

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined

University of Nigeria
2003

Skills

  • Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to relate at various levels such as large groups of professionals, team members, and executives
  • Writing Skills: Ability to create complex legal reports and documents around policies via academic experience, and able to draft documents promptly
  • Leadership & Teamwork: Demonstrable success collaborating with colleagues, senior professionals, and external companies to resolve problems
  • Personality Skills: History of using judgement and initiative, and leading and motivating others to drive performance

Certification

Law: Member (Solicitor 2011) Law Society of England and Wales, Member (Solicitor 2023) Law Society of Scotland, Member (Barrister & Solicitor) Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

Interests

Personal Aptitude: , Enthusiastic, tenacious, methodical, and empathetic with a willingness to learn and develop. Exceptional ability to relate at various levels such as large groups of professionals, team members, and executives.

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

CROWN PROSECUTOR
01.2022 - 01.2023

LEGAL RESEARCHER & IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT

01.2008 - 01.2023

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL

JC Okafor & Co. Chambers
01.2004 - 01.2005

Diploma - Professional Legal Practice

University of Strathclyde

LLB(Hons) Law - Law

University of Strathclyde

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QLTT England & Wales

Master of Law (LL.M) European & International Trade Law - undefined

Glasgow Caledonian University

B.L - undefined

Nigeria Law School Abuja

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined

University of Nigeria

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

1 1 - Current

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