Rejoice Ejembi

Legally trained Virtual Legal Assistant and certified practice management professional with a strong foundation in client communications, document workflows, and remote operational support. Certified in Clio, PracticePanther, and legal billing systems. Proven expertise in managing complex case files, coordinating client intake, and streamlining legal processes for high-volume practices.

Motivated by a commitment to delivering precise, dependable administrative support that empowers legal teams, reduces turnaround time, and enhances client satisfaction across personal injury, probate, real estate, and family law practices.

Administrative Assistant at Nigerian Breweries Plc (2025-02 – 2026-01)

• Managed executive calendars and appointment scheduling, reducing scheduling conflicts by 40% through proactive diary management and streamlined communication protocols.
• Reorganized and restructured corporate digital file systems, improving document retrieval speed by 50% and enabling faster cross-team access to critical operational records.
• Produced and maintained reports, spreadsheets, and internal documentation with 100% accuracy, supporting audit readiness and strategic leadership decision-making.
• Assisted leadership team with research, documentation drafting, and operational coordination, reducing turnaround time on executive deliverables by 35%.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive company information in compliance with data protection standards and organizational policies.

Legal Assistant at Imbwasseh, Kenen & Atonko Associates (2024-07 – 2024-08)

• Attended court sessions and prepared case materials for hearings, contributing to active litigation support across civil and criminal matters.
• Drafted legal documents including pleadings, applications, affidavits, and correspondence under principal counsel supervision, maintaining 100% accuracy standards.
• Managed court filing processes, organizing, indexing, and submitting case documents to appropriate courts, ensuring procedural compliance and zero filing errors.
• Supported litigation preparation through meticulous case file organization and document management, reducing attorney prep time by 25%.
• Assisted principal counsel in bail applications, preparing relevant documents, communicating with clients, and tracking case timelines to meet court deadlines.

Court Clerk Assistant at High Court (2024-05 – 2024-06)

• Observed live court proceedings across civil, criminal, and family law matters, developing firsthand understanding of courtroom protocols, judicial conduct, and litigation procedure.
• Attended and documented hearing sessions, tracking case progressions from pre-trial motions through to final judgment, and building a working knowledge of procedural rules and evidentiary standards.
• Observed the delivery of judicial judgments across multiple case types, gaining practical insight into how courts interpret legislation, weigh evidence, and apply legal principles in binding decisions.
• Monitored interactions between counsel, witnesses, and the bench, strengthening understanding of advocacy conduct, examination procedures, and court etiquette essential to effective legal support.
• Compiled detailed observation notes and case summaries from proceedings, reinforcing accurate legal documentation skills and attention to procedural detail.

Barrister-at-Law in BL – Nigerian Law School (2023 – 2024)

Bachelor of Laws in LLB – Benue State University (2015 – 2021)