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Jennifer Tijani

@jennifertijani

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Lawyer specializing in litigation support, legal research, and drafting for courts and complex dispute resolution.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support litigation and dispute resolution with strong research, drafting, and court-process handling, while building long-term expertise in corporate advisory, data protection, digital rights, and regulatory compliance.

I’m a Lawyer with experience in litigation support, legal research, judicial administration, and legal drafting gained through work with the Rivers State High Court and Ministry of Justice. I prepare court processes, review legal submissions, and manage confidential case documentation while supporting dispute resolution proceedings.

I’m at my best in fast-paced legal environments where accuracy and professionalism matter. I conduct case law research, draft legal summaries and memoranda, coordinate hearing schedules, and support regulatory & compliance research—bringing a careful, deadline-driven approach to every matter, with strong interest in litigation, corporate advisory, data protection, and digital rights law.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Legal Assistant to Justice

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Rivers State High Court

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Provided legal and administrative support to support judicial proceedings and court operations through legal research, case briefs, and progress reports. Managed confidential case documentation and coordinated hearing schedules and court communications.

Litigation Support Legal Research Legal Drafting Court Filing Legal Administration Document Review

Research & Administrative Assistant

Ministry of Justice

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 (10 months)

Supported state counsel with legal drafting, case preparation, and review of legal documents. Conducted constitutional and regulatory compliance research and helped prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and departmental reports.

Legal Drafting Legal Memoranda Case Preparation Records Management Administrative Support

Legal Intern

D.D. Folorunsho & Co.

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Assisted lawyers with drafting motions, contracts, and court processes, and supported client consultations and courtroom proceedings. Conducted legal research and supported due diligence and trial bundle preparation for litigation matters.

Legal Research Contract Drafting Due Diligence Trial Preparation Court Process Support client support Document Review