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Jesutofunmi Yewande

@jesutofunmiyewande

Legally trained Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ experience supporting attorneys through e-filing, case management, and documentation.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced legal team where I can own e-filing, case file management, document preparation, and deadline tracking—while communicating confidently with clients, courts, and vendors and delivering organized support with attention to detail.

I’m a legally trained professional (LLB, BL) with 3+ years of experience in law office environments, providing legal administrative support, case file management, document preparation, and e-filing assistance. I’m highly organized and self-motivated, especially when juggling multiple deadlines independently in fast-paced legal settings.

In my roles as a freelance and in-office Legal Assistant, I’ve managed active litigation files by organizing pleadings, preparing hearing bundles, and tracking court deadlines. I also draft and review legal documents—contracts, NDAs, and correspondence—flagging issues and recommending revisions for attorney review.

I’m skilled at maintaining organized digital and physical filing systems for timely document retrieval, including client intake documentation and correspondence logs across high-volume caseloads. I communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and vendors, providing timely updates and coordinating case-related matters.

I bring a strong attention to detail and reliable administrative execution, from legal research to deadline & calendar management. I’m ready for immediate remote engagement where my legal support, coordination, and documentation discipline can help attorneys move cases forward efficiently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Freelance Virtual Legal Assistant

Independent Clients

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Prepared, reviewed, and organized legal documents and correspondence for law firms and solo practitioners, ensuring accuracy and rule compliance. Managed case files, tracked deadlines, coordinated attorney workflows, and communicated with clients, courts, and vendors.

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Legal Assistant (Freelance)

O & A Solicitors

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Managed active litigation files by organizing pleadings, preparing hearing bundles, and tracking court deadlines to support attorney readiness. Drafted and reviewed contracts, NDAs, and correspondence, maintained digital case records, and handled client intake documentation and correspondence logs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nigerian Law School logoNS

Nigerian Law School

Barrister at Law (BL), Law

Completed the Barrister at Law (BL) program at the Nigerian Law School (Abuja/Lagos Campus) in 2025.

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Adeleke University

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Grade: Second Class Honours

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Adeleke University in 2022 with Second Class Honours.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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