Oluchi Judith Elumeziem

Oluchi Judith Elumeziem-| -| LinkedIn | Portfolio|Owerri Nigeria Professional Summary Detail-oriented and highly efficient Legal Assistant & Lawyer with 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys and legal teams in case preparation, document management, and client communications. Skilled in calendar management, email and inbox organization, document and file management, project coordination, and legal research, with a strong ability to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Knowledgeable at utilizing cloud-based document management systems to ensure seamless file access and compliance with legal standards. Proven track record of reducing administrative workload by 40%, improving client response time by 30%, and ensuring case deadlines are met with 100% accuracy. Key Skills & Competencies ●​ Legal Research & Drafting ●​ Case Management & Trial Preparation ●​ Contract Review & Document Drafting ●​ Client Communication & Support ●​ Calendar & Email Management ●​ Project & Task Management ●​ Court Filing & Legal Compliance ●​ Cloud-Based Document Management (Google Drive, OneDrive, Clio, Dropbox etc.) ●​ CRM & Database Management ●​ Strong Attention to Detail & Organization Professional Experience Legal Assistant Lexford & Co. Law Firm | 2022 – September 2024 Managed and maintained a high-volume legal calendar for 7 attorneys, ensuring 100% accuracy in scheduling court dates, client meetings, and deadlines. Reduced administrative workload by 40% by implementing efficient document automation and case management processes. Drafted and reviewed over 60+ legal documents monthly, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence, minimizing attorney revision time by 30%. Handled confidential client records and case files using cloud-based legal software, improving data accessibility and security. Communicated with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, ensuring timely follow-ups and improved response time by 30%. Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, creating case summaries, and ensuring all required documents were filed ahead of deadlines. Legal Administrative Assistant Hamilton & Wright Legal Services | 2020 – 2022 Provided administrative and legal support for a team of 5 attorneys, handling over 50+ client cases simultaneously. Spearheaded the transition to cloud-based case management, reducing document retrieval time by 50%. Processed and filed 100+ court documents monthly, ensuring compliance with court regulations and filing deadlines. Managed inbox and correspondence, filtering 150+ emails per day and prioritizing urgent legal matters. Coordinated and scheduled client meetings, depositions, and hearings, ensuring no scheduling conflicts. Education & Certifications Barrister at Laws (BL) - Augustine Nnamani Law Campus Agbani Enugu State 2015 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2014 Tools & Software Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Slide) Legal management Softwares: Clio, MyCase, Docketwise, Practicepanther, Rocket Matter. Legal Research Tools: CaseText, Westlaw, LexisNexis Project Management:Trello, Asana, Clickup, Monday.com CRM Tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Gohighlevel, Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom) Achievements & Impact Successfully reduced contract turnaround time by 35% through improved document management. Streamlined case intake and client onboarding, cutting administrative processing time by 50%. Increased firm efficiency by implementing automated reminders, reducing missed deadlines to 0%.