Cole Morenikeji
Legal Assistance /07087707920
Lagos,Lagos State
Summary
Analytical Legal Assistant well-versed in legal research and documentation and exhibits professionalism by recognizing and adhering to company policies. Offers clear and concise data based on creative and complex research findings. Fosters cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients.
Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys on more than 10 successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures.
Ambitious legal Assistance driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. Strengths include legal research, time management and trial preparation. Clear knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Legal Assistance
Ministry Of Justice. (NYSC INTERN)
Ibadan , Oyo
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Legal Intern
D.O Lijadu &co Law Firm
Lagos, Lagos
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with Type law.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Investigated causes and resolutions to Type and Type cases, reviewing damages, losses and settlement formalities.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
Legal Secretary
Oludotun Sotonade &co
Abeokuta , Ogun State
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Conducted daily accounting on finances, deposits and safe.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and leadership.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Scheduled and made appointments for Number attorneys.
- Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, associate attorney and senior paralegal.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Created expense reports and time sheets for Number-person office.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
Education
Secondary Certificate - WASSCE
Pacesetter Academics
Meran, Lagos 05.2003 - 09.2009
LLB - Common Law
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos 09.2013 - 10.2021
National Diploma - Office Technology And Management
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Ojere, Abeokuta 09.2010 - 09.2012
Skills
Legal knowledge
undefinedCertification
Digital marketer (Affiliate/Expertnaire marketer)
Timeline
Digital marketer (Affiliate/Expertnaire marketer)
05-2022
NYSC completion certificate
04-2022
Legal Assistance
Ministry Of Justice. (NYSC INTERN)
04.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Intern
D.O Lijadu &co Law Firm
02.2015 - 05.2016
LLB - Common Law
Lagos State University
09.2013 - 10.2021
Legal Secretary
Oludotun Sotonade &co
03.2012 - 03.2013
National Diploma - Office Technology And Management
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
09.2010 - 09.2012
Secondary Certificate - WASSCE
Pacesetter Academics
05.2003 - 09.2009
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