Uzo Iheukor
London
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Litigation Paralegal with nearly three years of experience in case management and client engagement. I believe that I am skilled in handling complex legal matters, with a strong foundation in litgation law and a proven ability to deliver high-quality support in fast-paced environments. I am eager to leverage my transferable skills and proactive approach to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company in achieving their goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Litigation Paralegal
F Barnes Solicitors
London , United Kingdom
03 2025 - 08 2025
- Efficiently prepared and served Section 21 and Section 8 notices to tenants, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and deadlines.
- Supported clients in securing multiple orders for possession, managing case documentation and coordinating with courts to achieve successful outcomes.
- Managed a diverse caseload, liaised with clients to provide updates and guidance, and applied employment law expertise to resolve disputes.
- Supported clients in resolving lease dispute matters with tenants, particularly regarding unpaid rent, facilitating settlements and negotiations.
- Assisted solicitors in managing TOLATA claims, preparing legal documents and supporting case progression for disputes involving property and trust issues.
- Handled initial enquiries from new clients, providing professional guidance and coordinating efficient client onboarding processes.
- Corresponded with parties involved to further ADR during ongoing litigation. Assisted Solicitor with Mediation.
Paralegal (Case Worker)
North Ford Solicitors
London , Essex
10 2022 - 03.2025
- Maintained daily communication with clients, clarifying case details and legal processes.
- Drafted multiple letters’ of claims simultaneously upon receiving instructions from clients.
- Drafted a successful summary judgement application for a defamation claim.
- Coordinated with ACAS during conciliation processes.
- Prepared schedule of loss and Cot 3 during key negotiations.
- Represented client in Court, along with Counsel for the firm's most significant case.
- Represented claimants in matters such as, unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay.
- Created legal documents including briefs, consent orders, and witness statements to support litigation.
- Managed up to 30 cases, conducting thorough investigations and research on relevant laws.
Customer Services Summer Intern
International SOS
City of London, Greater London
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Sixweek Commercial Services Intern with the Northern Europe Commercial Services team at International SOS tasked with Implementing new CPQ tool.
- Alongside Microsoft Excel, the tool ensured that the prices set for clients matched the value generated by the pricing tool. It allowed the Northern European team to generate accurate and well-configured quotes for the wide customer base.
- Weekly meetings were held concerning meeting specific targets.
- Along with other dedicated interns; the team exceeded targets. Interns moved on to work with the North American and Asian teams in the final two weeks. This afforded International SOS more efficiency.
- International SOS offered an opportunity to work for an additional 2 weeks.
Education
Master of Laws - Competition Law
King's College London
London, ENGBachelor of Laws - Law
University of Essex
A-Levels -
The Sydney Russell School
Skills
- Effective communication
- Flexibility
- Analytical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Diligence
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Igbo
Personal Information
Custom
4,2,5,5
Timeline
Customer Services Summer Intern
International SOS
08.2018 - 09.2018
Litigation Paralegal
F Barnes Solicitors
03 2025 - 08 2025
Paralegal (Case Worker)
North Ford Solicitors
10 2022 - 03.2025
Master of Laws - Competition Law
King's College London
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Essex
A-Levels -
The Sydney Russell School
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