Nichelle Walker
Newport News
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with expertise in documentation management, case organization, and client registration. Experienced in case management and document processing, ensuring streamlined operations within legal teams. Committed to delivering high-quality support and fostering positive client interactions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Fortress Proprietas, P. C.
Norfolk
06.2025 - Current
UC Davis Legal Fellow
Public Defenders of Sacramento County
Sacramento
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Facilitated client intake for public defenders office pilot program for housing diversion, enhancing access to legal resources.
- Streamlined client intake processes, ensuring accuracy in information collection and enhancing overall service delivery.
- Coordinated client communication for interviews and follow-ups, ensuring clarity and timely updates throughout the process.
- Managed caseload for clients seeking record cleaning services and handled correspondence efficiently.
- Reviewed discovery materials, including police reports, witness statements, and body cam footage.
- Conducted data entry for eligible clients across various county databases to complete intake processes.
Law Clerk | Fall Extern
Contra County Office of Public Defenders
Martinez
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted research, drafted motions, gathered information, and reviewed legal documents to support case development
- Assisted lawyers in reviewing and processing search warrants, subpoenas, and court documents to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Prepared legal correspondence to court, client, and opposing counsel
- Maintained client contact to coordinate interviews and follow-ups
Certified Law Student
UC Davis Civil Rights Clinic
Davis
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records; drafted medical record chronology to support legal case development
- Drafted medical record chronology and summary
- Conducted interviews with clients in custody to gather information for legal cases
- Communicated with potential expert witness to clarify medical record details and strengthen case arguments
- Researched legal precedents using Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis to inform case strategy and enhance legal arguments
- Used timekeeping software (Clio) to track time for work completed
Education
JD - Law
UC Davis School of Law
Davis, CA05-2019
BA - Political Science
Howard University
Washington, DC06-2016
Skills
- Legal research
- Document Preparation
- Case management
- File management
- Attorney Support
- Multitasking and Task Prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Paralegal
Fortress Proprietas, P. C.
06.2025 - Current
UC Davis Legal Fellow
Public Defenders of Sacramento County
08.2019 - 07.2020
Law Clerk | Fall Extern
Contra County Office of Public Defenders
05.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Law Student
UC Davis Civil Rights Clinic
08.2017 - 12.2017
JD - Law
UC Davis School of Law
BA - Political Science
Howard University