Osarenoma Davidson Edieya
Chicago,IL
Summary
History of success managing a high volume of cases by providing high-quality legal support to both clients and lawyers. Bringing extensive experience in document and financial review, information gathering and case management, as well as a full understanding of court requirements and legal proceedings. Driven team player with extensive experience in legal support for diverse areas of law. Strong communicator, planner and problem-solver.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Paralegal
Robert Half Intl, New York, Department of Education
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Tracking complaints in electronic filing system
- Receiving, reviewing, and assigning over 150 incoming complaints, file motions of appearance, assist with scheduling, and participate in status conferences
- Proposing resolution agreements and drafting email correspondences and following up communication
- Implementing and coordinating hearing and settlement orders
- Collaborating with committee on Special Education and central Resolution Team
- Teamwork using Distributed file system (DFS)
- Performing legal and administrative related functions in supporting attorneys
- Performing data entry, draft settlement, documents, draft memorandums and fill out spreadsheets.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date tracking spreadsheets for each case.
- Managed all business and legal correspondence.
- Completed research by using public information sources, law libraries and legal databases.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
Administrative Assistant
University of Illinois Housing
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist in preparation of students’ employee regularly scheduled
- Develop administrative student staff by Providing information and experience growth opportunities
- Carry out administrative duties by covering reception desk when required
- Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
- Implement clerical duties and administrative processes and conduct data entry
- Answered over 50 calls per day multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Paralegal
Samuel Zibiri SAN & Co Law Office
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts for ambiguities and contemplate potential outcomes and creative solutions
- Conduct legal research for issues as assigned by attorneys
- Ensures accuracy of contract documents prepared
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as MSA, Joint Venture Agreements, Stock
- Purchase Agreements, Partnership Agreement, Loan and Finance Agreement, Construction
- Agreements, SAAS Contract, Shareholder Agreement, Operating Agreement, Evaluation
- Agreements Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Commercial lease Agreement, Asset
- Purchase Agreement, Vendors Agreement
- Conducting contractual reviews with internal and external Attorney as needed
- Sep 2023
- Establish and maintain relationships both internally and externally
- Coordinate internal and external request on status of contract
- Handle and maintain contracts database
- Guide full life cycle of company contracts from first request to final signature and distribution
- Assist with other contractual matters as arise
- Developed firsthand experience using Contract Automation and Analysis software.
- 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.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Corporate Paralegal
Primus Lords Solicitors Law Office
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Involved in management of over 120 assigned cases and worked closely with Attorney, as well as international and national clients to meet deadlines by preparing affidavits, drafting forms, organizing legal documents and files
- Assisted with initial client interviews to obtain relevant case data and aided with determination of case issues and development of necessary strategies
- Develop contract proposals to support organizational goals
- Review contract estimates, including proposed materials and determine whether seem reasonable and accurate
- Write contract letters and other communications and notices
- Analyze contracts to ensure comply with state and federal laws and regulations
- Established agendas, facilitated review of agendas, delivered, and posted materials and significantly interacted with Board and senior management of companies
- Support special corporate governance projects, including research and peer benchmarking
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Education
Master of Law (LL.M) - Corporate, Commercial and Trade Law
University of Illinois College of Law
Champaign, IL12.2022
Nigerian Bar License -
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria2017
Bachelor of Laws - LAW
Ambrose Alli University
Edo, Nigeria09.2016
Skills
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Legal Research and legal drafting skills
- Ability to critically analyze and prioritize requests
- WestLaw Proficiency; Marketing Support; Client Intake Experience
- Case Summaries Understanding
- Corporate Law; Civil Law; Proficient in MS Office
- Document Filing; Litigation Support; Legal Jargon Knowledge
- Exhibit Preparation; Exceptional Writer; Attorney Support
- Records Management; Database Research; Proofreading;Document Preparation
- Negotiation; Legal Research; Office Administration; File and Records Management; Administrative Support
- Legal Compliance; Case Management; Case Summaries; Research and Data Collection
Affiliations
Nigerian Bar Association
Timeline
Contract Paralegal
Robert Half Intl, New York, Department of Education
02.2023 - 10.2023
Administrative Assistant
University of Illinois Housing
01.2022 - 12.2022
Paralegal
Samuel Zibiri SAN & Co Law Office
12.2019 - 12.2021
Corporate Paralegal
Primus Lords Solicitors Law Office
12.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Law (LL.M) - Corporate, Commercial and Trade Law
University of Illinois College of Law
Nigerian Bar License -
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws - LAW
Ambrose Alli University
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