CHISOM OKOENE
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced professional with background writing correspondence, briefs, and contracts. Dedicated to serving client needs with comprehensive assistance to attorneys.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Amudi Law
Queens, NY
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed legal documents and provided summaries of their contents.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations.
Associate Attorney
JHC Okolo
Enugu, NIgeria
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Reviewed and edited legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Conducted research and analyzed case law for use in litigation proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in disputes.
- Drafted complaints, motions, and other court filings.
- Attended hearings at the state and federal level.
- Prepared opinions on various issues of law based on research conducted.
- Assisted senior attorneys with trial preparation activities such as witness interviews and deposition practice sessions.
- Counseled clients on their rights under the applicable laws.
Education
Master of Laws - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2022
Barrister-at-Laws - Procedural Laws
Nigeria Law School
Nigeria11-2018
Bachelor of Laws - Substantive Laws
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Nigeria02-2018
Skills
- Relationship building and rapport
- Litigation Support
- Legal writing
- Criminal Law
- Immigration Law
- Client Communication
- Dispute Resolution
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Research
- Contract Review
Timeline
Legal Intern
Amudi Law
07.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Attorney
JHC Okolo
11.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Laws - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Pennsylvania State University
Barrister-at-Laws - Procedural Laws
Nigeria Law School
Bachelor of Laws - Substantive Laws
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
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