Joshua Nyambayo
Fradley,Staffordshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in communication, team collaboration, and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional skills in logical reasoning, problem-solving, and evidence collection and review. Adept at maintaining public relations and utilising good interview techniques to achieve organisational goals. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive success in future roles.
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
Bevan Brittan LLP
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored legislation changes, keeping the team informed promptly.
- Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information.
- Streamlined administrative tasks for increased efficiency in office operations.
- Actively participated in team meetings to brainstorm on legal strategies.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Navigated legal databases proficiently, retrieving relevant precedents swiftly.
- Facilitated communication between clients and solicitors with professionalism.
- Ensured up-to-date knowledge of laws by attending continuous professional development courses.
- Conducted initial client interviews to gather case details.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information to uphold ethics standards.
- Checked legal forms for correctness before handing them over to solicitors.
- Collaborated with other paralegals for successful completion of complex cases.
- Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
- Compiled evidence for use at trial effectively.
- Prepared court filings, maintaining punctuality in submission deadlines.
- Utilised advanced written communication skills when drafting correspondence or reports.
- Coordinated meetings between solicitors and clients for effective discussion.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive legal information and privileged communications.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with regulatory bodies and courts, maintaining compliance.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents to support accurate and timely case preparation.
- Organised and managed case files for accessibility and completeness of documentation.
- Worked with solicitors to gather information and evidence for court presentations.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Conducted legal research to gather information for case strategy and argumentation.
- Prepared witness statements and affidavits, contributing to evidentiary strength of cases.
- Coordinated communication between clients, legal teams and external stakeholders.
- Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
- Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention.
- Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
- Met practice, firm and legal standards for compliant case management.
- Managed high volume client caseloads through planning and organisation.
Paralegal (work experience)
LewisRodgers
Crewe, Cheshire
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Drafted and submitted over 50 legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
- Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention.
- Reviewed over 50 legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
- Liaised professionally with external legal teams for smooth case management.
Marshalling
Judge Dixon
Birmingham, Staffordshire
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Handled official documents to maintain privacy, authenticity and accuracy.
- Responded to time-sensitive queries quickly for fast resolution.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
- Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
- Observed official policies and procedures to be fully compliant.
- Opened communication channels with other officials to encourage productive dialogue.
Legal Adviser
Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele
Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Protected clients' interests when providing legal advice.
- Provided effective client support by establishing facts and advising on available legal options.
- Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
- Performed risk assessments to accurately identify and evaluate exposure to legal, ethics and compliance issues.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
- Advised clients on legal aspects of Domestic Abuse problems.
Mini Pupillage
Barrister Chan
Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly, efficient legal service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Bachelor of laws - Law
Keele University
Stoke on Trent 09.2021 - 05.2024
A-Levels - History
Friary High School
Lichfield, Staffordshire 09.2019 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Physical Education
Friary High School
Lichfield 09.2019 - 05.2021
A-Levels - English Literature & Language
Friary High School
Lichfield 09.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Confident communicator
- Good Interview techniques
- Team collaboration
- Logical reasoning
- Evidence collection and review
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Maintaining Public Relations
Affiliations
- Going to the gym, Tennis, Running
Accomplishments
I achieved the high school record for 100m
Represented Staffordshire competing in Athletics Competitions
Won Multiple Tennis Staffordshire County Competitions
Achieved Distinctions and Merits in Classical Guitar Grade Initial
-5
Won multiple Staffordshire High School Football titles Year 7-10
Timeline
Paralegal
Bevan Brittan LLP
10.2024 - Current
Paralegal (work experience)
LewisRodgers
02.2024 - 03.2024
Mini Pupillage
Barrister Chan
02.2024 - 04.2024
Legal Adviser
Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele
09.2023 - 05.2024
Marshalling
Judge Dixon
06.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of laws - Law
Keele University
09.2021 - 05.2024
A-Levels - History
Friary High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Physical Education
Friary High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
A-Levels - English Literature & Language
Friary High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
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