ADEDAMOLA OKE
Summary
Legal assistant and caseworker with 9 years of experience in legal practice. Proven ability in clear communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong advisory skills and expertise in client relations. Adaptable in fast-paced environments, consistently achieving exceptional results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Caseworker/ Legal Assistant
Atlantic Solicitors Limited
Woolwich, Greenwich
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitated case management for solicitors, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Drafted client care letters to enhance communication with new clients.
- Assisted in developing Conditional Fee Agreements and Damages Based Agreements.
- Conducted litigation, focusing on employment disputes and debt recovery matters.
- Supported caseworkers with complex immigration issues to streamline processes.
- Negotiated settlements in personal injury cases, achieving favourable outcomes.
- Introduced clients to firm services while effectively managing ongoing cases.
- Drafted statements of case and pleadings according to pre-action protocols.
Work Experience/legal assistant
Atlantic Solicitors Limited
Woolwich, Greenwich
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Updated databases and monitored incoming emails for timely responses.
- Handled phone calls and relayed messages to solicitors or caseworkers.
- Prepared outgoing mail for distribution while maintaining filing systems.
- Lodged new clients into office register, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Closed and archived files systematically to uphold organisation.
- Conducted errands, including visits to post offices and banks, to ensure office tidiness.
- Prepared files for legal matters, adhering to colour coding protocols.
Attended Full time legal Education
University of Plymouth
London
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Acquired comprehensive understanding of legal principles through rigorous coursework.
- Conducted extensive legal research, analysing case law to support academic projects.
- Collaborated on moot court exercises, enhancing advocacy skills and legal reasoning.
- Participated in practical training sessions, gaining insights into courtroom etiquette and legal ethics.
Contractor Guard
Cordant Security UK Limited
Canary Wharf
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered exceptional customer service by directing public visitors at Estate.
- Handled complaints, recorded information, and authored reports for investigations.
- Inspected entrants' ID cards and passes while monitoring turnstiles.
- Conducted manual and scanning inspections of vehicles for explosives.
- Administered manned and physical access control via technologically operated roadblocks.
- Monitored CCTV for potential threats and hostile reconnaissance on Estate.
- Produced incident and observational reports to document occurrences.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education LPC/LLM - Legal Professional Practice Course
The University of Law
United Kingdom 03.2024 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Legal Professional Practice Course
The Nigerian Law School
Abuja Nigeria 09.2019 - 07.2021
LLM - International Law and Legal Practice
University of East London
London 03.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Plymouth
Plymouth United Kingdom 03.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Lagos
Lagos Nigeria 12.2004 - 12.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - International Affairs and Strategic Studies
Lagos State University
Lagos Nigeria 06.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Abeokuta Grammar School
Abeokuta Nigeria 02.1990 - 06.1996
Skills
- Clear communication and writing
- Analytical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Advisory expertise
- Client relations
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoys socio-cultural activities, and love meeting people. I enjoy political news and current world affairs. I love playing football and table tennis.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education LPC/LLM - Legal Professional Practice Course
The University of Law
03.2024 -
Caseworker/ Legal Assistant
Atlantic Solicitors Limited
09.2021 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Legal Professional Practice Course
The Nigerian Law School
09.2019 - 07.2021
LLM - International Law and Legal Practice
University of East London
03.2018 - 07.2019
Work Experience/legal assistant
Atlantic Solicitors Limited
12.2016 - 01.2018
Attended Full time legal Education
University of Plymouth
03.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Plymouth
03.2014 - 07.2016
Contractor Guard
Cordant Security UK Limited
12.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Lagos
12.2004 - 12.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - International Affairs and Strategic Studies
Lagos State University
06.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Abeokuta Grammar School
02.1990 - 06.1996
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