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CHRISTIANA C. OKAM
Virtual Legal Assistant
Summary
Detail oriented Virtual Legal Assistant with hands-on experience supporting attorneys across general practice legal environments. Skilled in remote legal research, document drafting and management, client communication, deadline tracking, and due diligence support. Brings a working understanding of how legal matters move from intake to resolution, combined with the precision, discretion, and independent work ethic that remote legal teams require. Available for long-term remote employment or flexible contract engagements with solo practitioners, small law firms, and legal consultants.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
D.D DODO & CO
LEGAL ASSISTANT
06.2023 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Managed case files, work product, and attorney materials across 10+ active matters simultaneously, ensuring zero missed deadlines in a fast-paced general practice environment.
- Prepared detailed timelines and issue summaries that directly supported attorney strategy, reducing case preparation time by an estimated 30%.
- Reviewed 100% of case files for completeness and accuracy ahead of filings and hearings, eliminating last-minute errors and rework.
- Led client intake processes end-to-end gathering documentation and organizing records for all new clients while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
- Standardized document formats and developed 5+ internal checklists adopted firm-wide, improving team consistency and operational efficiency.
ADE ADEOYE & CO
LEGAL ASSISTANT
12.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Conducted independent legal research across 6+ practice areas, delivering clear, structured summaries and case notes that directly informed attorney decision-making.
- Drafted, reviewed, and formatted 50+ legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, demand letters, and correspondence while consistently meeting attorney quality standards and deadlines.
- Managed client onboarding workflows for all new matters, reducing intake processing time and ensuring a professional first experience for every client.
- Tracked and managed deadlines across multiple concurrent matters with a 100% on-time filing record throughout the engagement.
- Produced structured meeting notes and attorney-ready summaries after every key discussion, improving internal communication and decision turnaround.
OLADOSU OGUNNIYI & CO
LEGAL INTERN
08.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Researched and drafted 30+ case summaries, memoranda, and supporting notes across multiple practice areas, building a strong foundation in legal research and writing.
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of legal document management.
- Reorganized digital and physical case filing systems, implementing consistent labeling, version control, and retrieval structures that improved team-wide document access.
- Coordinated client intake and onboarding for all new matters, maintaining strict confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism throughout.
Education
Nigerian Law School
Barrister at Law (B.L)
02-2025
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
04-2023
Skills
Legal Research
Legal Drafting
Client Intake & Onboarding
Client Communication
Transaction Support
Case File Management
Records Management
Deadline Tracking
Scheduling & Calendaring
Email Management
External Communication
Efiling & Documents
Team & Workflow support
Pleadings
Motions
Correspondence
Contract Review
Drafting Support
Workflow Development
SOP Development
Software
Practice Panther
MyCase
DropBox
DocuSign
Smokeball
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Adobe Acrobat
Odyssey
NYSCEF
EFileCA
GreenFiling
Westlaw
LexisNexis
Fastcase
Casetext
Bloomberg Law
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
D.D DODO & CO
06.2023 - 01.2026
LEGAL ASSISTANT
ADE ADEOYE & CO
12.2022 - 05.2023
LEGAL INTERN
OLADOSU OGUNNIYI & CO
08.2021 - 11.2022
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Nigerian Law School
Barrister at Law (B.L)