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Okwuchi Ozor

@okwuchiozor

Foreign-trained senior legal associate delivering contract drafting, litigation administration, and tech-enabled case management support.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced legal environment where I can support contract drafting, litigation administration, and client intake while optimizing digital case management systems to keep deadlines and documentation perfectly organized.

I’m a foreign-trained attorney and organized legal professional, delivering remote legal assistance, contract lifecycle support, and high-level litigation administration. I’m tech-savvy and detail-driven, with a strong focus on optimizing digital case management and improving how teams capture, track, and execute work.

In my Senior Legal Associate role, I manage day-to-day administrative operations and corporate advisory portfolios for multi-industry clients. I oversee the drafting, formatting, and proofreading of complex commercial contracts and transactional agreements, while coordinating deep-dive legal research initiatives and organizing findings into actionable briefs for senior team members.

Previously, as a Legal Support/Junior Associate, I worked on time-sensitive procedural paperwork, including motions, affidavits, and appellate briefs. I also managed extensive real estate and tenancy databases and supported cross-border communication and document tracking for international trademark, copyright, and patent applications.

Earlier, I supported virtual law office operations through client intake logging, electronic file indexing, and calendar scheduling, and I handled quick-access digital briefing templates for an ADR team. I’ve also supported judicial workflows through file review and court administrative assistance, and I bring corporate secretarial precision through meeting minutes and governance compliance documentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

OC

Senior Legal Associate/Legal Support

O.A. Alao & Co.

Apr 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Managed day-to-day administrative operations and corporate advisory portfolios for multi-industry clients. Oversaw drafting, formatting, and proofreading of commercial contracts, coordinated legal research into internal briefs, and supported executive meeting coordination with agendas and action-item tracking.

KA

Legal Support / Junior Associate

Ken Ahia (SAN) & Associates

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year)

Drafted time-sensitive procedural legal paperwork, including client advisories, motions, affidavits, and appellate briefs under tight constraints. Managed real estate and tenancy databases for due diligence and registry tracking, and coordinated cross-border document tracking for international IP applications.

HJ

Judicial Research Assistant (Extern)

High Court of the FCT, Jabi

Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 (1 month)

Provided administrative support for the Judge’s legal assistant, including calendar logistics and quick-turnaround case file reviews. Helped streamline court processes through efficient workflow support.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CN

Compliance Institute of Nigeria

Designate Compliance Professional (DCP), Compliance

Earned the Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) credential from the Compliance Institute of Nigeria in 2025.

NC

Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus

Barrister-at-Law (B.L.), Law

Completed the Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) program at the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus in 2022.

Abia State University logoAU

Abia State University

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at Abia State University in 2019.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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