Emmanuel Oyesomi
St. John's,Newfoundland
Summary
Foreign trained lawyer and administration professional with 5 years experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Articling Student
Budden & Associates (Personal Injury Lawyers)
06.2023 - Current
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Drafted Claim Demands, Statements of Claim, Proof of Claim Forms and other Court pleadings.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
Executive Coordinator, Business Operations
Deloitte Management Services LP
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Managed schedules for 6 Partners/Directors, resolving conflicts and providing daily updates.
- Organized meetings and teleconferences and drafted comprehensive minutes to document meeting outcome and define next steps.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meetings and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Associate Lawyer
Samuel Adeniji & Co.
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafted pleadings.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Learned and operated specialized legal software used in relevant jurisdictions.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and articulated effects on practice and clients.
Chief Administrator
Hunger and Poverty Alleviation Foundation
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated delivery and distribution of groceries to over 5000 residents.
- Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues.
- Developed corrective action plans for potential areas of compliance vulnerability.
- Evaluated organizational performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Directed training and retraining of employees and volunteers to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Established performance goals for volunteers and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Developed and administered project budgets.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and improved public health lifestyle.
- Conferred with representatives of local governments to assess and meet community needs.
Freelance Content Writer
Self-employed (Upwork)
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
- Contracted as freelance researcher and reviewer for corporate law firms.
- Created monthly Excel spreadsheets to manage client projects and deadlines.
- Collaborated with team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy promoting clients' SEO, sales and thought-leadership goals.
- Strategized content based on Google Analytics data, geographical targeting and keyword planning.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
Legal Assistant
Courage Chambers (Personal Injury & Real Estate Lawyers)
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, arranged travels and managed firm administrative matters.
- Prepared for trials, conducting blue-sky legal research on recondite issues of law, organizing key evidence exhibits and drafting pleadings.
- Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
- Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
Summer Legal Intern
Kola Abiri & Co (General Practice Attorneys)
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
Education
LL.M - Masters of Law
Osgoode Hall Law School
Toronto, ON09.2025
Certificate of Qualification - JD Equivalence -
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee On Accreditation07.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria07.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Administration and Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Project Coordination
- Executive Management Support
- Negotiation
- Creative Writing
- Contract Review
Affiliations
Global Lawyers of Canada
Timeline
Articling Student
Budden & Associates (Personal Injury Lawyers)
06.2023 - Current
Executive Coordinator, Business Operations
Deloitte Management Services LP
03.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Lawyer
Samuel Adeniji & Co.
07.2021 - 01.2022
Chief Administrator
Hunger and Poverty Alleviation Foundation
06.2021 - 12.2021
Freelance Content Writer
Self-employed (Upwork)
02.2020 - 07.2021
Legal Assistant
Courage Chambers (Personal Injury & Real Estate Lawyers)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Summer Legal Intern
Kola Abiri & Co (General Practice Attorneys)
05.2017 - 08.2017
LL.M - Masters of Law
Osgoode Hall Law School
Certificate of Qualification - JD Equivalence -
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
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