Legal Associate at Lifted Horizon Nigeria Limited (2025-12 – Present)
- Draft, vet, review, and proofread commercial agreements and Master Services Agreements (MSAs), ensuring compliance with Nigerian regulatory and legal frameworks including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.
- Provide end-to-end litigation support including the preparation and organisation of formal disclosure lists, document schedules, and case analysis materials for civil proceedings.
- Conduct forensic document review, analysing financial records, invoice schedules, bank statements, and transactional data to identify irregularities, patterns of financial mismanagement, and evidence relevant to dispute resolution.
- Manage case files and legal documentation with accuracy, maintaining organised records in line with legal best practice and data protection obligations.
- Draft legal correspondence, statutory application forms, and internal legal documents with precision and adherence to procedural requirements.
- Use Microsoft Excel for financial record management, data reconciliation, invoice analysis, and administrative reporting.
- Liaise with internal teams and external parties using Microsoft Teams and Slack, ensuring timely delivery of legal work and clear communication across all stakeholders.
Virtual Legal Assistant at Hawkridge Hamilton (2024-12 – 2025-03)
- Conducted in-depth legal research and prepared structured research memoranda to support case preparation, legal strategy development, and client advisory work.
- Drafted legal documents, client correspondence, and presentation materials to a professional standard, demonstrating strong legal writing and analytical skills.
- Provided remote litigation and legal support across a range of matters, maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
AI Research and Quality Analyst at Outlier (2024-08 – 2025-02)
- Evaluated and quality-assured large volumes of analytical output for accuracy, consistency, and logical integrity, applying the same critical review skills required in forensic document review and legal analysis.
- Identified errors, inconsistencies, and patterns across complex text-based datasets, developing strong attention to detail and structured analytical methodology.
Teaching Assistant at YSA Education (2023-11 – 2024-09)
- Delivered structured support in regulated educational environments, demonstrating strong interpersonal communication, attention to procedural compliance, and the ability to manage competing responsibilities effectively.
Healthcare Administrator at Caring Care (2022-06 – 2023-08)
- Managed administrative duties including completion of statutory forms, document scanning and filing, scheduling, and records management, building strong organisational and case file management habits applicable to legal practice.
- Communicated effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds in high-pressure situations, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and clear verbal communication.
Legal Assistant at Federal Ministry of Justice (2019-11 – 2020-10)
- Assisted the Assistant Director of the Legal Drafting Department in drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents, legislative bills, and formal government processes.
- Prepared written reports and delivered internal presentations on legislative drafting and legal compliance matters.
- Gained practical grounding in Nigerian government legal practice, regulatory frameworks, and public sector legal drafting conventions.
Legal Secretary (Intern) at Opeyemi Bamidele and Associates (2019-05 – 2019-08)
- Conducted legal research, assisted with document drafting, participated in client interviews, and prepared case assignment presentations.
Legal Secretary (Intern) at Salawu, Akingbolu and Co (2017-06 – 2017-08)
- Conducted legal research, attended court sessions, participated in client interviews, and observed mediation and dispute resolution proceedings.
Court Volunteer at Support Through Court (2024-06 – 2025-02)
Support Through Court is a UK legal charity providing free, independent assistance to litigants in person facing civil and family court proceedings without legal representation.
- Assisted unrepresented litigants in completing court forms, drafting procedural correspondence, and organising case papers and supporting documents ahead of hearings.
- Accompanied clients to civil and family court hearings, providing real-time note-taking and post-hearing debrief support to help clients understand procedural outcomes and next steps.
- Conducted client intake assessments, identifying legal needs and procedural requirements, directly transferable to client-facing litigation support and case preparation roles.
- Maintained accurate daily case records within the charity case management system, ensuring full and compliant documentation of all client interactions and outcomes.
- Handled administrative tasks including drafting correspondence, email management, telephone liaison with court staff, and document preparation on behalf of clients.
