CHRISTIANA OKAM
Summary
Detail-oriented Paralegal and Legal Support Professional experienced in legal research,
drafting and reviewing pleadings and correspondence, document management, and
workflow coordination within cloud-based systems. Known for accuracy, confidentiality,
deadline reliability, and consistent follow-through in structured, high-accountability
environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Paralegal
DD DODO & CO
Wuse, FCT
2024.07 - 2025.05
- Improved filing accuracy by reviewing case files,
reducing errors by 25% before hearings and
submissions. - Improved filing accuracy by reviewing case files,
reducing errors by 25% before hearings and
submissions. - Standardized documents and checklists, boosting
team efficiency and consistency - Optimized client intake by organizing documentation
and ensuring confidentiality, cutting onboarding
delays by 40%
Paralegal
ADE ADEOYE & CO
Ikeja, Lagos
2023.11 - 2024.05
- Conducted legal research and prepared clear case
summaries, speeding attorney analysis. - Drafted, reviewed, and formatted pleadings,
motions, affidavits, and correspondence, improving
document accuracy by 20%. - Streamlined client onboarding by organizing
documentation and maintaining confidentiality,
reducing intake delays by 40%. - Tracked deadlines and managed calendars,
ensuring timely filings with zero missed deadlines. - Prepared structured meeting notes and summaries,
enhancing attorney decision-making. - Maintained strict adherence to firm procedures with
reliability, discretion, and attention to detail.
Legal Intern
OLADOSU OGUNNIYI & CO
Agege, Lagos
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Conducted legal research and drafted case
summaries, accelerating attorney review by 30%. - Prepared and reviewed pleadings, motions,
contracts, and correspondence, improving accuracy by 20% - Organized case files with version control, enhancing
retrieval and reducing missing documents by 40% - Streamlined client intake, maintaining confidentiality
and cutting onboarding delays by 35%.
Education
Law
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka 2001.04 -
Law
Nigerian Law School
EnuguSkills
- Legal research & writing
- Client intake & on boarding
- Drafting Pleadings, Motions & Correspondence
- Contract Review & Drafting
- Case file organization and management
- Workflow & Task Management
- SOP & Template Creation
- Deadline Tracking & Calendaring
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Reliability & Time Management
- Confidentiality & Discretion
- Open to learning & Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking & Structured Problem solving
Timeline
Paralegal
DD DODO & CO
2024.07 - 2025.05
Paralegal
ADE ADEOYE & CO
2023.11 - 2024.05
Legal Intern
OLADOSU OGUNNIYI & CO
2023.02 - 2023.10
Law
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2001.04 -
Law
Nigerian Law School