Olivia Chisom Akabogu - Legal Assistant / Associate Clerk

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Legal Assistant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Location: Milton, Canada

Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Summary

Highly accomplished Legal Professional with over eight years of comprehensive experience in litigation management, corporate law, and alternative dispute resolution. Demonstrates a deep understanding of legal frameworks, procedural rules, and file management. Proven track record of drafting complex pleadings, conducting thorough legal research, and managing corporate compliance. Seeking to leverage robust analytical skills and Canadian business training into a dynamic Law Clerk role.

Overview

1

Certification

8

years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant / Associate Clerk

Ivo Kermartin Associates

08.2016 - 12.2024

Managed complex litigation files from inception to resolution across Federal, State, and Appellate Courts, ensuring compliance with court rules, procedural requirements, and filing deadlines.
Managed end-to-end case administration, including opening, organizing, maintaining, tracking, and closing legal files while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with firm policies.
Prepared, reviewed, and filed court documents through court registries and electronic filing systems, ensuring adherence to procedural rules and statutory deadlines.
Drafted a broad range of legal documents, including Statements of Claim, Statements of Defence, Affidavits, Motion Materials, Settlement Agreements, Legal Opinions, Correspondence, Applications, and Appeal Documents.
Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents to support litigation strategies and client advisory services.
Analyzed pleadings, contracts, evidentiary materials, witness statements, and legal correspondence to identify key legal issues, assess risks, and support case development.
Coordinated all stages of litigation, including document production, discoveries, hearings, mediations, trials, and appeals.
Maintained litigation calendars, monitored limitation periods, tracked court dates and deadlines, and coordinated scheduling for hearings, client meetings, mediations, and trial preparation.
Managed document collection, review, indexing, organization, production, and retention processes for legal records and evidentiary materials.
Liaised regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, government agencies, and regulatory bodies to facilitate case progression and resolve procedural matters.
Conducted case status reviews and provided regular updates to lawyers and clients, ensuring timely progression of matters and proactive management of outstanding tasks.
Directed corporate secretarial services for a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, including incorporations, annual filings, governance updates, compliance filings, and maintenance of statutory records.
Prepared and maintained corporate records, board resolutions, shareholder documentation, minute books, and corporate governance materials.
Spearheaded intellectual property portfolios by preparing and filing trademark, patent, and industrial design applications while monitoring registration processes and renewal requirements.
Assisted clients with regulatory approvals, licensing applications, compliance reviews, and statutory reporting obligations across various industries.
Supported dispute resolution initiatives through negotiation preparation, settlement documentation, mediation coordination, and client consultations.
Provided administrative and operational support to legal teams, contributing to efficient case management and enhanced client service delivery.
Trained and mentored junior staff on legal procedures, document preparation standards, file management practices, and office protocols.
Managed multiple high-priority files simultaneously, consistently meeting strict deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and professional standards.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Technology, Innovation &

International Business University

Toronto, ON

05-2026

Licentiate Degree (B.L.) - undefined

Nigerian Law School

Lagos

10-2014

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., Honors) - undefined

Igbinedion University

Okada

08-2013

Skills

Legal Drafting & Research: Pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, settlement agreements, releases, and comprehensive legal memoranda
Corporate Services: Articles of Incorporation, corporate amendments, annual maintenance, and regulatory filings (CAC equivalent/corporate registries)
Litigation Support: Trial preparation, multi-jurisdictional court procedures, case management, and multi-door courthouse/mediation filings

Intellectual Property: Registration and maintenance of trademarks, patents, and industrial designs
Tech & Practice Management: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), legal research databases, and project management methodologies