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Ikechi Nwosu

Chicago,IL

Summary

Senior Paralegal experienced in legal research, case management, and administrative support. Delivered impactful contributions through drafting motions, managing discovery processes, and preparing trial documents. Focused on providing comprehensive assistance to attorneys while ensuring effective collaboration with court staff.

Overview

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1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Us Army Reserves / Paralegal

United States Army
Chicago, Illinois
02.2025 - Current

Legal Intern

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Draft pre-trial motions to set legal frameworks for courtroom litigation.
  • Conducted witness interviews to gather critical case information.
  • Facilitated discovery conferences to exchange essential legal information with opposing counsel.
  • Assist in trial preparation by organizing evidence and case documentation.
  • Engage in discovery conferences to exchange pertinent legal information with opposing counsel.
  • Drafted pre-trial motions to establish legal frameworks for courtroom litigation.
  • Contribute to investigations by compiling factual data and interviewing potential witnesses.

Associate Attorney

Kenna Partners
Lagos
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Represented clients in various Nigerian courts, including Magistrates, High Courts, Federal Courts, and Courts of Appeal.
  • Conducted trials, filed legal processes, and argued motions to effectively represent clients in diverse legal matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including land sale agreements, wills, tenancy agreements, and business contracts, to safeguard client interests.
  • Managed corporate compliance matters, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations to mitigate legal risks for clients.
  • Provided strategic legal counsel while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Education

Masters of Laws, LLM - Law

Chicago Kent College of Law
United States
07.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor's of Law(BL) - Law

Nigeria Law School
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2018 - 11.2019

J.D. -

Abia State University
Abia, Nigeria
09.2011 - 09.2016

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Trial preparation
  • Document review
  • Discovery coordination
  • Litigation support
  • Legal documentation
  • Case Management
  • Attorney support
  • Legal proceedings expertise

Certification

  • Enrolled Bar Exam Taker, Feb 2027
  • Call to Bar License, 2019 | Supreme Court of Nigeria

Timeline

Us Army Reserves / Paralegal

United States Army
02.2025 - Current

Masters of Laws, LLM - Law

Chicago Kent College of Law
07.2023 - 05.2024

Legal Intern

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
07.2023 - 05.2024

Associate Attorney

Kenna Partners
04.2020 - 03.2023

Bachelor's of Law(BL) - Law

Nigeria Law School
09.2018 - 11.2019

J.D. -

Abia State University
09.2011 - 09.2016
Ikechi Nwosu