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NKIRU ANYANWU
Summary
Legal professional with extensive litigation experience at NK Law Office, specializing in trial preparation and strategic advocacy. Demonstrated success in dispute resolution and client relationship management, achieving favorable outcomes consistently. Skilled in legal drafting and research, excelling in high-pressure environments with meticulous case management and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
NK Law Office
Calgary, Canada
07.2023 - Current
- Advocated for clients in family, civil, and criminal trials by presenting compelling evidence.
- Conducted bail reviews and charter applications
- Formulated and implemented legal strategies to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
- Conducted thorough legal research to bolster case preparation and argumentation.
- Drafted, reviewed, and filed various legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Appeared at RPD, IAD and Immigration division
- Assessed merits of cases and advised clients on optimal courses of action.
- Represented clients in employment disputes, including wrongful termination and discrimination.
- Managed insurance claims negotiations to ensure fair settlements for clients.
- Established strong client relationships to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Articling Student
Fade Law Office
Calgary, Canada
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Proofread legal documents to ensure compliance with documentation policies and correct errors.
- Appeared for dispositions at Criminal Court to represent clients effectively.
- Conducted Family Law Trials as respondent's counsel, advocating for client interests.
- Attended peace bond and bail hearings to support case progression.
- Prepared engagement letters for new clients and coordinated file management tasks.
- Scheduled meetings and provided reminders to streamline follow-up activities.
- Conducted legal research and drafted reports to support advocacy tools development.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk, adhering to strict deadlines.
Legal Assistant
Fade Law
Calgary, Canada
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Proofread legal documents to correct grammatical and formatting errors, ensuring compliance with office policies.
- Drafted Statement of Claim and defense documents for various cases.
- Prepared memos for criminal cases, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Conducted research utilizing Lexis Nexis and West Law for case preparation.
- Prepared engagement letters for new clients while coordinating client file management.
Paralegal-Intern
Levien Law
Brampton, Canada
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Drafted judicial correspondence and handled court mailings.
- Researched documents and publications for details to establish evidence.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits, responded to motions and organized documents for trial discovery.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
Education
Law
Canadian Centre For Professional Legal Education
07-2023
Advanced Certificate - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Humber College
8 2022
Advanced Diploma - Immigration Consultancy
CDI College
9 2021
Master of Law - International Business and Corporate Law
Lancaster University
1 2016
Bar Preparation Certificate - Barrister-at-Law; BL
Nigerian Law School
9 2013
Bachelor of Laws - LL. B
Igbinedion University
1 2012
Skills
- Advocacy in trials and appeals
- Legal documentation and research
- Strategic risk assessment
- Communication effectiveness
- Client management relations
- Drafting motions and disclosures
- Negotiation of contracts and reviews
- Litigation experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and DocuSign
- Negotiation for settlements
Hobbies and Interests
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & VOLUNTEERING, Calgary Legal Guidance (2025 - Till date)
- Offering Pro-bono legal services
Certification
- Call to Alberta Law License - 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Calgary Legal Guidance
- Legal Aid Alberta
Quote
When people use your brand name as a verb, that is remarkable.
Meg Whitman
Software
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Access to justice and community-based legal services
Websites
Accomplishments
- Awarded Deans List Honoree in 2022
- Lancaster Award in United Kingdom for Employability/Career development and Work experience in September 2016
Timeline
Principal
NK Law Office
07.2023 - Current
Articling Student
Fade Law Office
07.2022 - 07.2023
Legal Assistant
Fade Law
08.2021 - 07.2022
Paralegal-Intern
Levien Law
09.2020 - 11.2020
Law
Canadian Centre For Professional Legal Education
Advanced Certificate - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Humber College
Advanced Diploma - Immigration Consultancy
CDI College
Master of Law - International Business and Corporate Law
Lancaster University
Bar Preparation Certificate - Barrister-at-Law; BL
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws - LL. B
Igbinedion University