UZOWURU FRANCA
Lawyer
Wuse,Abuja
Summary
Analytical Legal Assistant well-versed in legal research and documentation and exhibits professionalism by recognizing and adhering to policies. Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys in several successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. With excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures. Fosters cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients to achieve best result.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Counsel
Rickey Tarfa & Co
Wuse, Abuja
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Counsel
Epitez Law Firm
Wuse, Abuja
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Counsel
Redenzione Attorneys
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
Legal Assistant
Simon Arabo & co
Barnawa, Kaduna
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Abuja
Gwagwalada Abuja, Nigeria 12.2007 - 03.2013
Skills
Litigation support
undefinedTimeline
Counsel
Rickey Tarfa & Co
08.2021 - Current
Counsel
Epitez Law Firm
01.2017 - 08.2021
Counsel
Redenzione Attorneys
03.2016 - 10.2016
Legal Assistant
Simon Arabo & co
10.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Abuja
12.2007 - 03.2013
Similar Profiles
Stephanie ClemensStephanie Clemens
Financial Coordinator/Treatment Coordinator at Dr. Gary Reichhold and Rickey VargasFinancial Coordinator/Treatment Coordinator at Dr. Gary Reichhold and Rickey Vargas
Mary FieldsMary Fields
Cashier at Rickey Meche's Donut KingCashier at Rickey Meche's Donut King
Denzel JonesDenzel Jones
Cook at Rickey Meche's Donut KingCook at Rickey Meche's Donut King