Helen Otummkpo
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Experienced in gathering litigation files, writing motions and overseeing schedules. Strong communicator with dedication to the job and top-notch multitasking, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
770GOODLAW, H.Q. ALEX NGUYEN LAW FIRM, LLC (GA)
Norcross, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials for court filling.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER
EARTHWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES (NIGERIA)
Uyo , Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Legal Drafting, filling of Court processes, preparing legal documents and sorting of exhibit, attending company meetings both internal and external, vetting company documents and correspondences
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
SERVICE MANAGER
LEAD FRONTIER PARTNER (NIGERIA 2)
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Drafting corporate documents and setting up business meetings, managing staff performance, recruiting and outsourcing staff, training and development of employees
- Conducting background checks for new recruits, managing compensation and reward.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
JUSTICE FORTE CHAMBERS (NIGERIA)
Eket , Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Drafting of Legal documents, depositions and trial documents, assembling trial materials and Exhibits, collecting and evaluating evidence to facilitate proceedings
- Conducting client's interviews and establishing solid and trusting relationship through communication and interpersonal skills
- Managing legal research and giving general legal support, representing clients in and out of court, setting and Anchoring ADR meetings among other things.
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
STATE COUNSEL: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE ABIA SATE (NIGERIA)
Obingwa, Abia State Nigeria
12.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisting senior State counsel in drafting and filling legal documents, giving legal aid to indigent citizens, settling minor disputes among communities.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
Education
BARRISTER AT LAW (B.L) - LAW
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
ABUJA NIGERIA10.2015
BACHELOR OF LAW DEGREE (LLB) -
MADONNA UNIVERSITY
ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA09.2012
Skills
- Drafting initial pleadings
- Drafting Discovery Responses
- Legal Research
- E-filling
- Case Summaries
- Expertise in Legal Proceedings
- Proficient in MS Office
- Foreclosures and Liquidations
- Foreclosure Document Assessment
Affiliations
- READING
- TRAVELLING
- COOKING
Accomplishments
- Best In Legal Reasoning Class '09, Madonna University
Certification
770GOODLAW, H.Q. ALEX NGUYEN LAW FIRM, NORCROSS, GA
NOTARY PUBLIC
December 2023- Present
- Signing and Notarizing Documents and Filing Documents.
Timeline
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
770GOODLAW, H.Q. ALEX NGUYEN LAW FIRM, LLC (GA)
01.2023 - Current
COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER
EARTHWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES (NIGERIA)
12.2021 - 09.2022
SERVICE MANAGER
LEAD FRONTIER PARTNER (NIGERIA 2)
07.2019 - 11.2021
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
JUSTICE FORTE CHAMBERS (NIGERIA)
01.2015 - 06.2019
LEGAL ASSISTANT
STATE COUNSEL: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE ABIA SATE (NIGERIA)
12.2013 - 11.2014
BARRISTER AT LAW (B.L) - LAW
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF LAW DEGREE (LLB) -
MADONNA UNIVERSITY
770GOODLAW, H.Q. ALEX NGUYEN LAW FIRM, NORCROSS, GA
NOTARY PUBLIC
December 2023- Present
- Signing and Notarizing Documents and Filing Documents.
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