Isaac Begyinah
Croydon,United Kingdom
Summary
Police Station Accredited Paralegal who demonstrates strong communication and client care skills. Known for adaptability, independence, and a personable approach, with proficiency in Word and Excel. Passionate about delivering exceptional service while being commercially aware and a dedicated team player.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Paralegal / Police Station Representative
Law Firm
London
2025.12 - Current
- Attended police stations and represented clients for a range of criminal offences including indictable only offences.
- Supporting head of department with case progression and billing.
- Facilitated communication between clients and head of department with professionalism.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
- Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information.
- Conducted prison conferences independently in person.
- Drafted legal documents such as as defence case statements, basis of plea etc
- Regularly covered police station duty slots during out of hours.
Paralegal
LF Law Ltd
Lewisham
2025.02 - 2025.09
- Supported the head of department during the transition from Taylor Rose to LF Law Ltd, facilitating the transfer of legal aid applications and private client liaison, ensuring client confidence throughout the process.
- Assisted with a heavy case load.
- Attended multiple police stations and lead in advising clients as part my police accreditation course.
Paralegal / sub consultant to Paralegal Employee
Taylor Rose Solicitors
Westminster / Croydon
2023.10 - 2025.01
- Supportedin the transfer of criminal and litigation case work from Gillen De Alwis.
- Cultivated a thorough understanding of compliance regulations.
- Managed files during both the investigation and proceedings stages, ensuring accuracy and organisation.
- Executed due diligence checks and familiarised oneself with operational protocols, such as URN codes and PROK/PROL files.
- Conducted consultations with hundreds of clients in various settings including conferences, video link, and prison environments, advising both legal aid and private paying clients on legal matters and next steps for their cases.
- Provided consistent client care, around the clock to ensure high levels of service.
- Gained extensive knowledge of the legal aid system in this role.
- Utilised the LF1 portal for claims, instructed experts on complex cases, completed CRM14 and assisted clients with CRM15 submissions, while reviewing CRM11s and escalating lab costs when required.
- Enhanced diary management skills, assuring senior colleagues were updated on all court hearings and scheduled conferences, including BTR dates.
- Instructed internal or external agents for attendance at interviews under caution in London and surrounding areas.
Immigration Paralegal
Maggie Mbangu
Work from home
2025.01 - 2025.10
- Initiated work with British passport applications through naturalisation and progressively managed more complex matters as experience was gained. This is Ad hoc work with full flexibility for work in full time employment.
- Ms Mbangu serves as my supervising solicitor for my IAA Level 1 and 2 qualifications during my free time.
Work experience
Gillen De Alwis Solicitors
Angel
2023.07 - 2023.10
- Developed an understanding of administrative processes, executing tasks with precision and efficiency. Hands on experience supporting a case with world wide media coverage.
- Facilitated client interactions by attending court as a support to barristers and clients, while meticulously documenting attendance notes.
- Instructed barristers, drafted comprehensive counsel briefs, and reviewed extensive documentation for a high-profile case, liaising with third parties to obtain crucial evidence and mitigation documents.
- Navigated various systems within criminal law, such as the CCDCS, LF1 Portal, legal aid portal, and Common Platform.
Education
A Level (A B C grades)
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington 9 2018 - 9 2020
English
Trinity School
Surrey 9 2013 - 9 2018
Law
University of Sussex
Sussex 9 2020 - 9 2023
Skills
- Independent
- Billing
- Self sufficient
- Case Management Systems
- Word
- Excel
- Team Player
- Client Care
- Communication
- Organised
- Adaptability
- Meticulous
- Passionate
- Commercially aware
- Personable
Volunteer Experience
British Red Cross Volunteer: Volunteered in a project aimed at integrating young asylum seekers and refugees, participating in efforts to build the initiative from inception, including leading the pitch for funding.
References
My current and previous employers are able to provide a reference.
Timeline
Paralegal / Police Station Representative
Law Firm
2025.12 - Current
Paralegal
LF Law Ltd
2025.02 - 2025.09
Immigration Paralegal
Maggie Mbangu
2025.01 - 2025.10
Paralegal / sub consultant to Paralegal Employee
Taylor Rose Solicitors
2023.10 - 2025.01
Work experience
Gillen De Alwis Solicitors
2023.07 - 2023.10
A Level (A B C grades)
Wallington County Grammar School
9 2018 - 9 2020
English
Trinity School
9 2013 - 9 2018
Law
University of Sussex
9 2020 - 9 2023