Osarugue Eghide

Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with experience supporting U.S. legal practice through legal research, contract review, litigation support, case management, compliance, and legal administration. Skilled in LexisNexis legal research, Spellbook AI contract review, legal drafting, document management, court filing support, client communication, and maintaining confidential legal records.

LEGAL ASSISTANT - Elaine Law Group (U.S. Law Practice) - Remote

(2024-01)

• Draft, format, review, and proofread legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other legal research tools to support attorneys in litigation and transactional matters.
• Review contracts and legal documents using Spellbook AI to identify legal risks, inconsistencies, and compliance concerns.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and proper recordkeeping.
• Assist attorneys with case management, litigation support, discovery review, and document preparation.
• Coordinate legal calendars and schedule client meetings, hearings, depositions, consultations, and case-related appointments.
• Prepare and assist with court filings and legal documentation in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding legal matters and case updates.
• Manage telephone calls, email correspondence, and client communications professionally and efficiently.
• Monitor filing deadlines, court dates, and case developments to ensure timely completion of legal tasks.

LEGAL ASSISTANT - ILS Attorneys - Port Harcourt, Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Provided legal and administrative support within a busy legal practice.
• Drafted, reviewed, and proofread legal documents, agreements, and correspondence.
• Conducted legal research and prepared legal summaries for attorneys.
• Maintained confidential records, legal files, and documentation.
• Coordinated meetings, schedules, and client communications.
• Supported compliance, governance, and document management activities.

Master of Laws - LL.M - Rivers State University

Bachelor of Laws - LL.B - Ambrose Alli University, Edo State