Edith Ufuoma Durojaiye

*** * ******* ** **********, GA, 30022 404-***-**** acxj80@r.postjobfree.com

KEY SKILLS

Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent time management skills

Proficient Computer skills Data entry and analysis

Typing skills (60wpm) Detail oriented

EDUCATION

Georgia State University College of Law, LLM (Master of Laws) degree, May 2016

Mediation Training – Atlanta Justice Centre March 2015

Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Nigeria 1991

University of Benin, Benin-city, Nigeria 1990

ACHIEVEMENT/CERTIFICATION

•Applied Legal Experience Research & Technology (ALERT) Program completed with distinction. GSU Law Library 2016

•General Civil Mediation Training (Neutral) with Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution, March 2015.

•Completed Thomas Reuters Westlaw Research certification training (2016)

•Completed LexisNexis Research certification training (2016)

•Completed Bloomberg Research certification training (2016)

EDUCATION

Georgia State University College of Law, LLM (Master of Laws) degree, May 2016

Mediation Training – Atlanta Justice Centre March 2015

Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Nigeria 1991

University of Benin, Benin-city, Nigeria 1990

EXPERIENCE

Paralegal/Legal Assistant: Law Offices of Stone & Wells, P.C 07/2012 • 02/2013

Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, documented actions, imputed information into file database and case management software, confirmed case status with attorney.

Kept clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.

Maintained case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, doctors and insurance adjusters.

Prepared pleadings, case summaries and organizing materials for team review.

Bank Teller – Bank of America - 05/2014 – 08/2014

Processed routine account transactions.

Opened accounts, including savings and checking.

Legal Assistant: Muldowney & Co (Solicitors) Rep of Ireland 09/2005 • 03/2006

•Drafted and typed Office memos, handled legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials for delivery.

Compliance/Industrial Relations Officer: First Bank of Nigeria, 01/1999 -02/2002

•Developed and recommended policies, plans, programs and procedures for maximum effective use by the human resources department of the company.

•Maintained excellent labor relations in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

•Developed and periodically reviewed and updated Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.

•Collaborated with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.

•Consulted with the Corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.

•Responded to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures

Personal Banker: First Bank of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria, 09/1995-02/2002

•Identified and helped customers with their financial needs and goals.

•Established and deepened relationships with customers to achieve team sales goals.

•Processed transactions accurately and efficiently to build customer’s confidence and trust in line with established policies and procedures.

Attorney: Omotayo & Co (Law firm), Lagos, Nigeria 01/1993 – 08/1994

•Represented clients in court in civil litigation and other legal proceedings

•Prepared and drafted legal documents like wills, deeds etc.

•Prepared legal briefs and opinions.

ACTIVITIES:

•Volunteer, Legal Resources Dept. World Changers Church Int.

•Volunteer, Georgia Law Center for the Homeless – Eviction Answer Clinic

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