Olalekan Olarewaju
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A highly talented and accomplished legal practitioner with extensive experience
PROFILE
Extensive legal background with over twenty years of both litigation and administrative experience. Detail oriented with ability to manage general office duties, arrange travel plans and maintain files and correspondence.
Expertise with litigation, affidavits, pleadings, motions, exhibit preparation and real estate law. Adept at preparing, proofreading and submitting legal documents. Able to co-ordinate office activities and resources. Pleasant personality, familiar with communicating with clients, attorneys, court officers and witnesses. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ranger Security Services Inc. May 2022- Today
Licensed security officer and have covered various sites including Legal & General America 3275 Bennett
Creek Ave, Frederick, MD 21704.
Admiral Security Services February 2017-April 2022
Fix and mobile patrol, static guard, CCTV monitor
Home Depot January 2015-February 2017
Customer Relationship Associate
Target July 2014-January 2015
Shop Floor Associate
Olumide Sofowora’s Chambers, Lagos, Nigeria July 1, 1995-October 20, 1995
Chamber Attachment
Assisted partners with preparation of motions, pleadings, affidavits, briefs and court applications.
Created and proofread documents, performed cite checking, set up table of contents and covers.
Collected and sorted exhibits, ensured all documentation correctly prepared for final court submission.
Organized and sorted litigation files and other legal documentation. Maintained and updated files as necessary.
Developed and managed billing records for litigation partner. Set up invoices and statements, tracked and input attorney time data and maintained records for annual report.
Organized conference calls, meeting, appointments and other calendar items.
Jimi Oduba’s Chambers 1995-2005
Head of Chambers, Junior Counsel
Prepared motions, pleadings and other legal/court documentation.
Managed daily office functions. Co-ordinated schedules, ordered office supplies and interviewed potential legal assistants and counsels.
Carried out special projects for senior partners and legal research.
Lekan Olarewaju & Co. 2005-2012
Managing Partner
Oversaw daily activities of small but active civil litigation firm. Carried out general office administration.
Organized and delegated court appearances, maintained court calendar and tracked motion dates.
Prepare pleadings (such as arrest as arrest warrant for ocean vessels). Drafted correspondence, motions and other legal documentation. Extensive client interaction including interviewing and correspondence.
EDUCATION
Nigerian Law School 1994-1995
Barrister at Law
Victoria Island
Lagos Nigeria
University of Benin 1990-1993
Benin City
Bachelors of Law
Ahmadu Bello University 1982-1984
Zaria Nigeria
Diploma in Civil Law
References
Susan Drilea
14305 Platinum Drive
North Potomac
Maryland, 20878
drilea@verizon.n
Ladi Apatira
2 Dajobe Ct.
Randallstown
Maryland, 21133
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Rev.(Dr.) E. Scott Winnette
Pastor, Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum Street
Rockville, Maryland 20851
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