Jessica Oppong
Keswick,ON
Summary
Aspiring legal professional with strong research, communication, and organizational skills. Skilled at managing multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism. Committed to supporting legal teams and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Flash Law
Scarborough, ON
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted principal in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation.
- Organized and maintained case files, ensuring easy access to information.
Public Relations Coordinator
Girl-Up Queens
Kingston, ON
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated fundraising activities to support program sustainability and outreach.
- Built relationships with local organizations to enhance community partnerships and support.
- Managed social media accounts to engage and inform the community effectively.
Residence Don
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported students with academic and personal issues in a live-in mentorship role.
- Documented incidents and collaborated with campus services to manage crisis situations.
- Facilitated monthly floor meetings and community engagement events.
Legal Assistant
Baghbani Law
Richmond Hill, ON
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist principal in court preparation.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Updated databases with new information received from principal or clients.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - JD Pathway
University of Leicester
Leicester, UK06-2025
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Philosophy
Queen's University
Kingston, ON06-2023
Skills
- Legal research
- Administrative assistance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Communication
- Time management
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Queens African and Caribbean Student Association - Led rehearsals and choreographed performances for cultural showcases (2020-2023).
- Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario - Supported COVID-19 vaccination efforts, assisting with registration and directions at a vaccination centre (2021).
- Toronto Annual Anti-Drug March — led the march and encouraged the community to stop using drugs and violence (2012-2020)
Accomplishments
- Citizens of Change Scholarship (08/2023) - Awarded for strong academic performance and demonstrated potential for future professional impact.
- Academic Residence Staff Award (05/2021) - Recognized for academic excellence while fulfilling Residence Don responsibilities during the academic term.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Flash Law
04.2024 - 12.2024
Public Relations Coordinator
Girl-Up Queens
02.2021 - 08.2023
Residence Don
Queen's University
09.2020 - 05.2023
Legal Assistant
Baghbani Law
09.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Laws - JD Pathway
University of Leicester
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Philosophy
Queen's University
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