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Chidera Ochei

Houston,TX

Summary

Devoted legal professional brings great people skills, attention to detail and organized approach to managing high workloads. Assists individuals of diverse backgrounds with basic legal needs and coordinates referrals for advanced cases. Great at managing time and advanced with word processing software, legal database research and digital recordkeeping systems.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Paralegal

Verde Law Firm
10.2021 - Current
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Personal Injury Paralegal

Selbe Law Firm
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to legal proceedings.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for litigation and pre-litigation cases.
  • Assisted attorneys in court preparation for dispositions, mediation and trials.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.

Paralegal

Lagos State Magistrate Court
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, Wv
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Criminology

Potomac State College of WVU
Keyser, Wv
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Dowen College Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2016

Skills

  • Law Enforcement Interaction Substance Abuse
  • Treatment Child Advocacy
  • Court Testifying
  • Affidavit writing Statistical Analysis
  • Records management Bilingual
  • Intake Services Legal Research Task Prioritization

Timeline

Junior Paralegal

Verde Law Firm
10.2021 - Current

Personal Injury Paralegal

Selbe Law Firm
04.2018 - 05.2021

Paralegal

Lagos State Magistrate Court
12.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

West Virginia University

Associate of Arts - Criminology

Potomac State College of WVU

High School Diploma -

Dowen College Lagos

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