Chidera Ochei
Zurich American Insurance
Houston,USA
4
Languages
11
years of professional experience
Litigation professional with robust legal background, adept at managing complex casework and supporting attorneys. Strong research, document preparation, and case management skills ensure thorough and efficient legal support. Known for team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments, consistently driving successful outcomes. Proven reliability and adaptability in meeting evolving client and firm needs.
Work History
Legal Compliance Evaluator
1 Month- Checking whether answers correctly apply laws, regulations, policies, or legal principles.
- Identifying legal errors, unsupported conclusions, missed issues, or potentially risky compliance advice.
- Reviewing AI responses to legal and compliance questions for accuracy, completeness, and legal reasoning.
- Evaluating legal documents, hypothetical scenarios, research, or compliance-related prompts.
- Comparing multiple AI-generated answers and ranking which response is better.
- Writing explanations for why an answer is correct or incorrect.
- Following detailed evaluation/rubric instructions and maintaining consistency across assignments.
- Potentially creating or improving legal questions/tasks used to train and test AI models.
- Working independently through Mercor’s online platform and meeting quality/productivity requirements.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Zurich
1 Month- Assisted attorneys in preparing trial materials and managing case files efficiently.
- Reviewed and summarized legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and external parties to streamline case processes.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and document drafting.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Litigation Paralegal
2 Years- Managed high-volume caseloads by developing organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely case progression.
- Facilitated key evidence acquisition by subpoenaing records from diverse sources, enhancing case preparation and strategy.
- Supported six attorneys during trial proceedings by ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs per court rules, contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Litigation Paralegal/ Case Manager
3 Years 4 Months- Managed personal injury cases, including conducting client interviews, gathering medical records, and preparing settlement demands.
- Managed case calendars, scheduled depositions, and ensured timely filings and responses.
- Managed personal injury cases by conducting client interviews, gathering medical records, and preparing settlement demands to support favorable outcomes.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, creating trial binders, and coordinating witness appearances to ensure smooth proceedings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation to ensure supreme accuracy and attention to detail.
- Negotiated with insurance companies to secure optimal settlements, enhancing client satisfaction and case resolution.
Paralegal/ Case Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Managed high volume of personal injury and employment law cases, ensuring timely progression through intake, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation to support case outcomes.
- Prepared correspondences including Letter of Rep, EEOC Charges, Demand letters, and Monetary Demand letters to facilitate legal processes.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research on employment law issues, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment cases.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by conducting thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations to strengthen case strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on employment law issues, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment cases.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Legal Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Handled incoming calls, emails, and correspondence; provided information and assistance to clients and other parties.
- Drafted legal documents such as petitions, motions, affidavits, and agreements.
- Supported attorneys in managing personal injury, family law, and criminal defense cases to ensure thorough representation.
- Played a key role in the preparation and organization of trial materials, leading to favorable outcomes in several high-stakes family law and criminal defense cases.
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence; provide information and assistance to clients and other parties as needed.
Legal Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated court docket by scheduling hearings, trials, and proceedings to ensure timely progress of cases.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Managed the court's docket by scheduling hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
- Collected key information during client intake interviews to support development of effective legal arguments.
- Ensured accuracy and security of records for all court proceedings and filings to facilitate compliance and accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
- Dean's List Spring 2023
- Awarded Academic Award of Black Excellence
- Capstone Project: Unethical Police tactics leading to false confessions: cum laude graduate.
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Skills
Legal writing
Legal Documentation
Document review
Regulatory Compliance
Court filings
Document drafting
Trial Preparation
Case Management
Document preparation
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Analytical reasoning
Project evaluation
Compliance Auditing
Legal Analysis
Languages
French
English
Spanish
Igbo
Timeline
Legal Compliance Evaluator
Mercor Inc.
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Zurich
Zurich American Insurance
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Litigation Paralegal
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
08.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Litigation Paralegal/ Case Manager
The Murphy Law Practice, PLLC
01.2021 - 05.2024Read More
Paralegal/ Case Manager
Hamstead, Williams, & Meek PLLC
08.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Legal Assistant
James Law Firm PLLC
04.2017 - 05.2018Read More
Legal Assistant
General Magistrate Pedraza
02.2016 - 03.2017Read More
Potomac State College
Associate of Arts from Criminology
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West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminology
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