EMEKA-ONYENACHO CHIAMAKA
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Chiamaka is a skilled multitasker with good work ethic, problem solving and organisational skills. She is eager to learn new things and is dedicated to social justice, community development and human rights.
She has a solid background in law and thus has excellent communication and research skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Stanley Foo & Company
08.2023 - Current
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with the Provincial and Supreme court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Junior Associate
Ben Onuora & Company
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Policy Intern
Ohlese
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Fundraising
- Budgeting
- Drafting relevant policies for menstrual health policies
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified trends in sexual and reproductive policies and economics to assist my organizations with key decision making.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Administration
Adler University
Vancouver, BC05.2025
J.D. - Law
Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus
Lagos, Nigeria07.2021
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Afe Babalola University(ABUAD)
2019
Skills
- SKILLS AND INTERESTS
- Report Reviewing
- Editing
- Fundraising
- Microsoft office
- Online Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Stanley Foo & Company
08.2023 - Current
Junior Associate
Ben Onuora & Company
06.2021 - 03.2023
Policy Intern
Ohlese
02.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Administration
Adler University
J.D. - Law
Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Afe Babalola University(ABUAD)
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