Chidera Arueze

CHIDERA ARUEZE Legal and Administrative Assistant Enugu linkedin.com/in/chidera-arueze PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Purpose-driven Legal and Administrative Professional with 7 years’ experience supporting law firms, compliance teams and HR operations. Skilled in legal drafting, case management, client onboarding and workflow optimization, with a strong foundation in regulatory processes and documentation standards. Known for integrity, discretion and attention to detail, I bring structure and reliability to compliance workflows while maintaining a hunger to learn. CORE COMPETENCIES Legal Support & Compliance Legal Drafting Case Management Compliance and Due Diligence KYC documentataion and Recordkeeping Alternative Dispute Resolution • • • Client & Team Coordination Client Onboarding Communication & Client Follow-up Document Handling & Data Entry • • • • • Remote Work & Tech Proficiency Virtual Assistance Digital Tool Proficiency Document & Data Management • Administrative Management Task & Workflow Management Calendar & Schedule Coordination Recordkeeping Recruitment & HR Process Support • • • • • • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2023 – Present Enugu, Nigeria Head of Chambers/Legal & Administrative Coordinator, Uchenna Mbaeke & Co. Support the founding partner in coordinating legal and administrative operations, Including staff oversight and workflow management. Draft legal documents, maintain case files, and manage client/team communication with attention to compliance requirements. Develop internal systems to strengthen recordkeeping and operational efficiency.. • • • Note: This is a part-time and voluntary leadership role I took on while still working full-time with Bancorp Consulting Limited and subsequently, part time as an independent contractor with WinJobs LTD. Although the workload has become less consistent, I continue to offer support as needed and remain positioned to assist with legal and administrative oversight when called upon. 2024 – 2025 Kiryat Gat, Israel Virtual Assistant Recruitment Specialist, WinJobs LTD Managed applicant screening, communication and follow-up using Slack and recruitment dashboards. Maintained up-to-date records and streamlined recruitment workflows using Al and HR tools. Improved team coordination and task flow, enhancing candidate experience and internal efficiency. • • • 2022 – 2024 Enugu, Nigeria Legal Analyst/Admin Support, Bancorp Consulting Limited Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring compliance with civil, transactional and regulatory requirements. Coordinated case files, calendar schedules, and compliance documentation for internal teams. Contributed legal insight during the formation of Morgan Energy Limited, with focus on governance and policy compliance. • • • 2019 – 2021 Enugu, Nigeria Admin/Legal Officer, Future Moves Recruitment Agency Provided legal support and compliance in HR processes, drafting contracts, policies andonboarding documentation. Maintained and updated legal records, ensuring procedural alignment with labour laws. Led initiatives that reduced internal disputes and improved administrative responsiveness. • • • 2018 – 2019 Enugu, Nigeria Junior Associate, Ikeyi, Ogakwu, Ikeyi & Co. Drafted court documents and legal correspondences related to civil litigation and debt recovery. Conducted legal research, client interviews, and supported litigation strategy and preparation. Achieved a 90% success rate in court matters under senior supervision. • • • TOOLS & PLATFORMS Legal Practice & Research Law Pavillion | Legalpedia | LexisNexis | Learned Library Communication Slack | Zoom | Google Meet | Microsoft Teams | Outlook | Gmail Document Management Microsoft Word | Google Docs | Dropbox | Google Drive | Adobe Acrobat Billing & Time Tracking Hubstaff | Harvest Calendar & Scheduling Outlook Calendar | Google Calendar Project Management Trello | Microsoft To Do | Any.do Design & Media Canva (basic) EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS 2024 McKinsey Forward Program 2023 Data Entry Academy 2022 ACIArb Certificate in Commercial Arbitration 2022 ALX Virtual Assistance Program 2016 Nigerian Law School, Bagauda, Kano, B.L 2015 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, LL.B AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Nigerian Bar Association, Member Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum, Member Amnesty International, Member Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, Associate International Chamber of Commerce (Young Arbitration and ADR Forum), Member Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) Early Career Network, Member London Court of International Arbitration (Young International Arbitration Group), Member REFERENCES Available upon request