Nkechi Ekeogu
Brampton,ON
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience at Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, specializing in regulatory compliance and document drafting. Demonstrated expertise in assessing witness credibility and delivering exceptional client support. Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail contribute to effective outcomes in complex legal matters.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Member/Decision Maker
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Presided over administrative hearings involving contested matters related to regulatory compliance.
- Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.
- Conducted hearings to make decisions on claims and cases.
- Provided guidance to attorneys during trials or hearings on points of law or procedure.
- Assessed credibility of witnesses during hearings by evaluating testimony, demeanor, and other factors.
- Rendered final judgments after weighing evidence presented at trial or hearing.
- Managed courtroom activities while presiding over proceedings to ensure orderliness.
- Maintained detailed records of proceedings, including transcripts, exhibits, and rulings.
- Drafted decisions in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- Ensured adherence to court protocols by all participants.
- Granted extensions for requests based on extenuating circumstances.
- Demonstrated efficient problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and address technical inefficiencies.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives within deadlines.
- Updated databases to ensure accuracy and currency of information.
Articling Student
Henry Law
Toronto, Ontario
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Analyzed statutes, regulations, and case law to assess their impact on case outcomes.
- Conducted witness interviews and compiled summaries for attorney reference.
- Facilitated communication among attorneys, clients, and court personnel to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Maintained organized filing systems and databases for efficient access to legal materials.
- Participated in court proceedings, including trials and mediations, to support legal strategies.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide relevant information and updates.
- Collaborated with attorneys during client meetings to strategize case approaches.
- Supported pro bono cases through research and document preparation activities.
Immigration Specialist
Brampton Immigration Consultancy
Brampton, Ontario
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted in preparation of immigration forms, including petitions and applications.
- Maintained current knowledge of immigration regulations by attending workshops and seminars.
- Reviewed and evaluated immigration applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided guidance on complex immigration issues to clients, enhancing decision-making.
- Conducted research into immigration laws and regulations to support case analysis.
- Collected and organized necessary documents for visa and immigration processing.
- Processed visa and immigration services with thorough attention to detail.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deadlines.
Immigration Documents and Files Clerk
Topmarke Attorneys
Brampton, Ontario
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed data entry tasks related to filing activities.
- Scanned or read incoming materials to determine classification or filing.
- Handled confidential material with discretion in accordance with company regulations.
- Assisted with purging inactive files following retention schedules set forth by department policies.
- Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information.
- Facilitated easy access to frequently used documents through strategic placement and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to update and maintain office filing procedures.
- Sorted or classified information according to content, purpose or user criteria.
- Prepared labels for new files and folders as needed.
- Provided administrative support as needed, including data entry and document preparation.
- Answered questions about records or files.
- Classified information into chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
- Placed materials into storage receptacles according to classification and identification information.
- Handled sensitive documents with discretion, adhering to confidentiality agreements.
Education
J.D. - Law
National Committee On Accreditation
Toronto, ON09-2021
Diploma Certificate - Immigration Consultant
Cdi College
Brampton, ON05-2020
LLM - International Law
ISDE
Madrid,Spain07-2013
BL - Law Licensure
Nigeria Law School
Nigeria11-2006
LLB - Law
University of Maiduguri
Nigeria07-2004
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Document drafting
- Client communication and support
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Witness evaluation
- Information organization and retrieval
- Relationship management
- Benefits determination
- Customer focus and needs assessment
- Complaint handling
- Client profile development
- Effective communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Member/Decision Maker
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
04.2023 - 10.2024
Articling Student
Henry Law
10.2022 - 04.2023
Immigration Specialist
Brampton Immigration Consultancy
09.2020 - 03.2022
Immigration Documents and Files Clerk
Topmarke Attorneys
12.2019 - 12.2019
J.D. - Law
National Committee On Accreditation
Diploma Certificate - Immigration Consultant
Cdi College
LLM - International Law
ISDE
BL - Law Licensure
Nigeria Law School
LLB - Law
University of Maiduguri
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