Kosiso Nonyelu

NONYELU KOSISO O. SUMMARY Experienced Legal Professional and Paralegal with 5+ years supporting law firms in litigation and legal admin. I am skilled in drafting documents, managing case files, and conducting legal research. Now focused on real estate law, with experience assisting on property transactions, title review, and closing prep. Detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable in fast-paced legal environments. Known for being proactive, easy to work with, and trusted to keep things moving smoothly behind the scenes. EXPERIENCE Hairston & Crooks Legal Group, Miami, FL (Remote) Jan. ‘25 – May ’25 Legal Assistant and Demand Writer  Accelerated turnaround time by 30% through efficient coordination with insurance companies and police departments to obtain supporting documents and mirroring the diligence required in chasing title searches, mortgage instructions, and municipal reports in real estate practice  Prepared over 40 high-value personal injury demand letters, contributing to a settlement success rate increase of 25% by clearly articulating case merits, damages and showcasing strong drafting skills applicable to real estate closing documents and agreements  Led intake and documentation for 50+ clients, ensuring complete and accurate case files; this proactive approach reduced back-and-forth with legal teams by 40%, a strength that directly translates to managing real estate client onboarding and transaction files  Maintained a 100% compliance record with documentation timelines and quality checks, ensuring clean, court-ready case files which reflecting the attention to detail critical in Toronto real estate closings The Law Office of James L. Arrasmith, Sacramento, CA (Remote) Jan. ‘24 – Dec. ’24 Legal Secretary / Paralegal  Drafted and submitted over 60 legal documents including complaints, replies, demand letters, and interrogatories and consistently praised for accuracy and legal clarity, a strength applicable to drafting real estate contracts, closing documents, and requisition letters.  Successfully filed time-sensitive court documents via One Legal, maintaining a 100% on-time submission rate and demonstrating proficiency with e-filing systems, which translates well to Ontario’s real estate platforms like Unity and Teraview  Managed over 100 active case files and exhibits using Dropbox and internal systems, ensuring organized, audit-ready documentation for litigation a critical asset in real estate file preparation and transaction tracking  Tracked and logged billable hours using Practice Panther, and ensured accuracy in reporting, billing and reinforcing attention to detail and administrative discipline essential in real estate fee tracking and client trust accounting G.U. Muoneke & Co., Anambra, Nigeria Jan. ‘19 – Dec. ’23 Licensed Attorney  Drafted 100+ legal documents including pleadings, motions, and applications for both civil and criminal matters and developed a strong foundation in legal drafting, formatting, and court procedure, transferable to real estate contracts, closing documents, and correspondence  Maintained accurate legal records, followed court timelines, and ensured case compliance — all crucial for real estate file management, document deadlines, and closing coordination in the Toronto market EDUCATION Nigerian Law School, Nigeria Barrister at Law (B.L.); Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) ADDITIONAL Big fan of checklists, clean workflows, and coffee-fueled early mornings; Known for staying calm under pressure, and secretly enjoy organizing digital folders no one else wants to touch.