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Grace Akpan U.

Abuja, Nigeria

$12/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Dependable and detail-oriented professional with over 2 years of paralegal experience and 5+ years in customer service, medical record retrieval, and virtual assistance. Adept at managing high-volume, time-sensitive documentation with accuracy and efficiency skills essential for supporting fast-paced personal injury practices. Experienced in working with medical records, billing statements, and case documentation, with a strong understanding of personal injury workflows and litigation support. Proven ability to handle sensitive client interactions with empathy and professionalism, ensuring clear communication between clients, providers, and legal teams. Recognized for being organized, proactive, and committed to delivering reliable support in demanding legal environments. Brings a client-first approach and thrives in collaborative, mission-driven teams focused on securing the best outcomes for injury victims.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Microsoft Word
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Information Retrieval
  • Medical Records
  • Electronic Medical Record
Chidimma Christiana N.

Awka, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

U.S. Plaintiff Personal Injury law firms: If your files are sitting untouched, medical records are delayed, or demand packages are behind schedule, I step in to keep your pre-litigation pipeline moving smoothly from intake to settlement. I am an experienced Personal Injury Legal Assistant and Case Manager built for high-volume caseloads. I require zero hand-holding to chase medical providers, follow up with insurance adjusters, and prepare attorney-ready demand packages. MY CORE SERVICES: ▶ Pre-litigation Case Management: I manage personal injury cases from retention through settlement readiness by keeping files organized, documenting every activity, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring no case goes stale. ▶Insurance Claims & Case Investigation: I open first party and third-party insurance claims, send Letters of Representation, verify claim information, request police reports, perform DMV searches, draft preservation letters, investigate liability, and communicate with insurance adjusters to keep claims moving. ▶Medical Records & Treatment Coordination: I coordinate treatment, monitor client progress, request and follow up on medical records, medical bills, lien balances, and provider documentation while maintaining accurate treatment timelines and complete case documentation. ▶Demand Preparation & Settlement Support: I prepare attorney-ready demand packages by organizing supporting evidence, drafting demand letters, creating medical summaries and treatment chronologies, assembling exhibits, coordinating lien information, and helping move files toward successful settlement negotiations. ▶Litigation Support: I assist with drafting pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests and responses, organizing evidence, maintaining litigation-ready files, conducting legal research, and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process. ▶Client & Provider Communication: I maintain professional and pro-active communication with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and third parties, providing timely updates, documenting every interaction, and following up consistently until outstanding issues are resolved. LEGAL TOOLS & CRMs: • Case Management: Filevine, Clio, Asana • Communication: RingCentral, Slack • Productivity: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 / Word / Excel Whether you need ongoing case management support, demand preparation, medical records coordination, litigation support, or someone to keep your entire pre-litigation workflow moving, I'm available for long-term firm placement or urgent project-based demand backlog cleanup. Send me a message or an invite to discuss how I can clear your desk today.

  • Administrative Support
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Scheduling
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Legal Case Management Software
  • Case Management
  • Legal Calendaring
  • Litigation
  • Legal
  • Medical Records
  • Legal Drafting
  • Document Analysis
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Documentation
  • File Documentation
  • Document Review
  • Customer Service
  • Email Communication
David O.

Abuja, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
11 jobs

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁, 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻. 𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀, 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. With hands-on experience supporting U.S.-based matters (including California Lemon Law and personal injury), I understand the importance of precision, structure, and procedural compliance. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞: Litigation drafting (motions, pleadings, affidavits, complaints) Discovery support and document review Legal research (case law, statutes, issue-based analysis) Contract drafting and review (NDAs, agreements, redlining) Case file organization and chronology building Court-ready and filing-ready documentation How I work: I turn scattered information into clear, structured, and compliant legal documents, ready for filing, negotiation, or review. You can expect: Accurate legal writing aligned with your jurisdiction Organized, easy-to-review documents Fast turnaround without compromising quality Clear communication and reliable updates 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞: Solo attorneys and small law firms Litigation-heavy practices Legal teams needing ongoing paralegal support If you need dependable legal support that reduces workload and improves efficiency, I’m here to help. 📩 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝. Litigation Legal Assistant and Paralegal with hands-on experience supporting California Lemon Law and Personal Injury cases. Skilled in court filing, e-filing via One Legal, discovery drafting, legal calendaring, and case management for U.S. law firms. Legal • Legal Assistance • Legal Consulting • Legal Writing • Legal Research • Legal Drafting • Legal Documentation • Legal Compliance • Legal Operations • Legal Billing • Legal Case Management Software • Court Filing • Filing-Ready Documents • Court-Ready Documents • Procedural Compliance • Paralegal • Litigation Paralegal • Family Law • Civil Law • Personal Injury Law • Immigration Law • Bankruptcy • Estate Planning • Employment Law • Corporate Law • Contract Law • Real Estate Law • Healthcare Law • Trademark Law • Intellectual Property Law • Eminent Domain • Draft Documentation • Document Review • Document Analysis • File Documentation • Draft Correspondence • Motion Drafting • Pleadings • Affidavits • Declarations • Exhibits • Evidence Review • Discovery • Deposition Summaries • Contract Drafting • Contract Review • Non-Disclosure Agreement • Non-Solicitation • Non-Circumvention • Partnership Agreement • Shareholder Agreement • Vesting Agreement • Terms & Conditions • Privacy Policy • GDPR Compliance • Compliance Review • Litigation Support • Pre-Litigation • Federal Litigation • CM/ECF • AAA Arbitration • Motions • Appeals • Tribunal • Office Actions • Demand Letters • Letter Before Action • Administrative Support • Case Management • Operations Management • SOP Development • Procedure Development • Billing

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  • Legal Research
  • Family Law
  • Legal
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Drafting
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Trademark
  • Academic Writing
  • Document Review
  • Draft Documentation
  • Immigration Law
  • File Documentation
  • Contract Drafting
  • Draft Correspondence
  • Contract Law
  • Microsoft Excel
Abigail O.

Lekki, Nigeria

$7/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Are you buried in pleadings, missed deadlines, or legal research that never seems to end? Looking for a legal assistant who understands court procedure, not just how to follow instructions? You've found the right professional. Law firms hire me when they need a dependable, deadline-driven legal assistant who understands court procedure, case management, and strict client confidentiality not just someone who can follow instructions. With 2+ years of hands-on litigation, corporate, and executive assistant experience plus an LLB degree I deliver lawyer-minded support across five core practice areas. I understand legal terminology, procedural urgency, and the high stakes of court deadlines this isn't just task execution, it's informed legal support. Whether you're juggling multiple matters, formatting complex documents, or racing against statutes of limitation, I ensure your practice runs efficiently and effectively. PRACTICE AREAS SUPPORTED Criminal Defense: Case tracking, discovery organization, motion drafting support, subpoena preparation, deposition coordination, court filing support. Family Law: Divorce pleadings, custody and child support documentation, client intake, document preparation, court compliance support. Personal Injury: Intake screening, medical records review, demand letter preparation support, case monitoring, document review. Civil Litigation: Pleadings, motions, discovery responses, trial exhibit preparation, deposition summaries, litigation support. Immigration Law: USCIS petitions, EOIR filings, RFE & NOID response support, immigration petition preparation and packet assembly. Legal Research: Thorough case law and statutory research to support motions, briefs, and litigation strategy. WHAT I BRING TO YOUR FIRM Deadline management — Docket management, statute of limitations tracking, and court filing calendars. Nothing slips. Court-ready documents — Pleadings, motions, and correspondence formatted to court standards on the first pass. PracticePanther and Clio Certified — Full setup, workflow automation, billing, matter management, and client onboarding. Legal research — Case law and statutory research to support motions and briefs. Client intake & onboarding — Structured, professional intake processes that make a strong first impression. Strict confidentiality — Client data and case details handled with attorney-level discretion and security standards. Proactive & responsive — I anticipate issues before they arise and respond within 24 hours. Tech Stack Case Management: PracticePanther (Certified). Communication: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams. Documentation: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel,), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat. Billing/Tasks: Time tracking, invoicing, and task automation. Why Work With Me? Professional Background: With an LLB and experience in litigation, I understand legal terminology and procedural urgency. Detail-Oriented: I ensure nothing falls through the cracks from a misplaced comma in a contract to a missed deadline in a calendar. Confidentiality: I treat your data with the highest level of security and ethical standard. Proactive & Reliable: I anticipate issues before they arise and respond promptly (within 24 hours) Let's Work Together Ready to streamline your legal operations? Send me a message with your practice area and biggest bottleneck, and I'll show you how I can help within 24 hours. Let's clear your desk so you can focus on what matters most: your clients and the courtroom.

  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Scheduling
  • Management Skills
  • Legal Drafting
  • Calendar Management
  • Case Management
  • Legal Case Management Software
  • Contract Law
  • Litigation
  • Legal Writing
  • Immigration Law
  • Customer Service
  • Legal Transcription
  • File Management
  • Communications
  • Email Communication
  • Real Estate Law
Akotomeh S.

Lagos, Nigeria

$12/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a skilled Virtual Legal Assistant specializing in providing remote support to law firms and solo practitioners. My expertise includes legal research, drafting correspondence and pleadings, managing case files, and ensuring deadlines are met with precision. My goal is simple: to serve with excellence and to make the work of those I support easier, faster and better.

  • Administrative Support
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Public Speaking
  • Case Management
  • Email Management
  • Google Workspace
Adaugo Jennifer O.

Enugu, Nigeria

$7/hr
4.0
1 jobs

Legal matters move on deadlines, documentation, and details. One missed filing, poorly organized case file, or overlooked deadline can significantly impact a case. That is where I come in. I am a Virtual Paralegal, Legal Assistant, and licensed attorney with over 4 years of litigation experience, providing litigation support, legal research, legal drafting, personal injury support, case management, and legal administrative assistance to attorneys, solo practitioners, and law firms across multiple jurisdictions. I help legal teams reduce administrative burdens, stay organized, and move cases forward efficiently by delivering accurate, confidential, and litigation-ready work. My areas of expertise include: ✔ Legal Research (case law, statutes, regulations, procedural rules) ✔ Litigation Support and Trial Preparation ✔ Drafting Pleadings, Motions, Affidavits, and Legal Documents ✔ Discovery Support and Document Review ✔ Personal Injury Support, Demand Letters, and Medical Records Review ✔ Case Management, Legal Calendaring, and Deadline Tracking ✔ Client Intake and Legal Correspondence ✔ File Management and Legal Documentation ✔ Contract Drafting and Document Preparation ✔ Administrative Support and Virtual Assistance I am proficient with Clio, MyCase, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Dropbox, and cloud-based case management systems. What sets me apart is that I approach every assignment from both a lawyer's perspective and a paralegal's perspective. I understand legal strategy, procedure, and risk—not merely task execution. This allows me to anticipate issues, draft with precision, maintain organized case files, and become a dependable extension of your legal team. If you need a detail-oriented Virtual Paralegal and Legal Assistant who can provide Litigation Support, Legal Research, Personal Injury Support, Case Management, and Legal Administrative Assistance with professionalism and confidentiality, I would welcome the opportunity to support your practice.

  • Administrative Support
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Legal Agreement
  • Litigation
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Case Management
  • Legal Documentation
  • Client Management
  • Legal Calendaring
  • Document Review
  • Legal Drafting
  • File Management
  • Legal
  • Google Docs
  • Proofreading
  • Records Management
  • Google Sheets
  • Email Communication

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