Data Entry Assistant

Seth adedje

*** *. ******* *** #***, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Tel: 301-***-****

Email: jhp7lr@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, DC

Masters (LL.M) in International Legal Studies• August 2007

United Nations and Human Rights, Washington, DC

Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, •June 2006

University of Lome, Lome, Togo

Masters in Corporate Law • June 1996

University of Lome, Lome, Togo

Bachelors’ of Laws (LL.B. equivalent to the US Juris Doctor) • June 1994

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

Skilful and dedicated Lawyer with recognized expertise in both Common Law and Civil Law and in both English and French; extensive experience in Togolese Corporate and Banking Law couple with good Knowledge of Tax, finance and security law

STATUS IN US

Permanent Resident Card and Clearance Security Holder

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): 1735 K Street, Rockville, MD 20850

Regulatory Analyst, April to August 2010.

• Assured that all the Entitlement Applications granting the Privileges to the Broker-Dealers Firms are indexed correctly and all the regulations are correctly applied to them while granting theses privileges,

• Made sure that the privileges and resources that the FINRA Approved Members and non Members or Members participants are attributed according to the rules and regulations.

• Opened cases, in case those regulations and rules are mishandled by the Entitlement Department, in order for the Research Department to fix.

The World Bank Group, Washington DC,

Legal Consultant, November 2009 to December 2009

• Researched, determined and analyzed the Freedom of Speech related laws on the national level in Benin to fill in the chart for the Public Accountability Mechanism at the Bank,

• Researched the legal framework, coverage of information, Procedure of accessing information, exemptions of disclosure requirements, enforcement mechanism, deadlines for release of information and sanctions for non-compliance

• Summarized the rules of law of the country that a relevant to examine the accountability of the Benin officials

Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, Rockville, MD Through Peak Staffing Organization, NY

Independent Legal Consultant, May to September 2009

• Researched, investigated and provided opinions to attorneys on Africa allegedly corruption and fraud practices, especially in the mining, and advised actual attorneys on the best ways to gather facts and prepare for their FCPA case

• Researched and analyzed on different immigration law areas to examine issues that could establish possible causes of action

• Indexed and tracked attorney document selections and other relevant discovery information

• Document Production and review with Concordance and DocuMatrix applications

• Prepared privileged documents for developing litigation

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, 1735 K Street, Through Kelly Law Registry, DC

Independent Legal Consultant, June 08 to April 2009

• Researched the rules and regulations governing the Stocks Market and the Brokers-dealers in order to produce a unique repertoire of rules of law

• Reviewed and prepared drafts of account opening documentation, tax forms, and other ancillary documentation required in connection with pension investments

• Performed all due diligence researches, and prepared reports for review by lawyers working on potential investments and provided support on general commercial matters and contracts

• Prepared complex clerical documents and administered docketing system including data entry

Hogan & Hartson, LLP, Washington, DC Through Law Resources Staffing, DC

Litigation Support Personnel, from September 2007 to May 2008.

• Provided discovery, pre-trial, trial and other attorney/expert support activities for several cases simultaneously, including but not limited to preparing phrase labels, screening documents for relevancy using established guidelines and criteria.

• Indexed and tracked attorney document selections and other relevant discovery information.

• Document Production and review with Concordance including data entry

• Researched legal and non-legal sources; wrote memoranda on a variety of legal issues; drafted of legal documents; review and analysis of various corporate documents involved in complex litigation matters

• Assisted with preparation of documents for Production, including identification of privileged and confidential documents, and in preparation of Trial Exhibits

Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, Rockville, MD Through Kelly Law Registry, DC

Independent Legal Consultant, from June to August 2007

• Assisted with preparation of documents for Production, including identification of privileged and confidential documents using Concordance and Summation, e-discovery, monitored the due dates for submissions

• Reviewed documents in preparation for upcoming deposition

• Assisted attorneys with various computer and technology issues, specifically data conversion, spreadsheets, and electronic discovery, coded relevant documents to the case by different categories

• Prepared complex clerical documents and administered docketing system including data entry

Morgan and Lewis, Washington, DC Through Ajilon Staffing, DC

Legal Assistant, April to June 2007

• Participated in presentations and training on various litigation support topics, monitored and tracked productivity

• Created trial exhibits collections, performed quality review of work product, performed database searches

• Worked directly with client attorneys and special agents spreadsheet applications and summarize paper and electronic documents with iConect

• Researched legal and non-legal sources; drafted memoranda on a variety of legal issues, legal documents, reviewed and analyzed various corporate documents involved in complex litigation matters

• Prepared privileged documents for developing litigation with Concordance

Howrey, LLP, Fairfax View, VA Through Legal Placement Staffing, DC

Independent Legal Consultant, February to March, 2007

• Served as team leader for other clerical support staff.

• Reports to Project Supervisor or Paralegal Supervisor,

• Electronic Extensive Document Review with Concordance 8,

• Prepared privileged documents for developing litigation

• Review documents in Preparation for upcoming deposition

• Organized experts files

• Participate in presentations and training on various litigation support topics

International Business Law Firm, Washington, DC

Immigration Specialist/ Legal Assistant, April 2006 to January 2007

• Carried out legal research and analysis on different immigration law areas to examine issues that could establish possible causes of action.

• Monitored and analyzed the impact of State Department’s annual country report, and other USCIS circulars in relation to different types of immigration cases that the law firm represents.

• Researched and provided opinions to the Vice President on Africa related immigration issues, especially asylum, and advised actual clients on the best ways to gather facts and prepare for their case.

• Prepared and filed various types petitions, such as employment based (PERM, H1-B, and L-Visas) petitions, family sponsored immigration, adjustment to permanent residency, petitions for asylum, citizenship application, travel documents, and various types of visa extensions.

• Drafted and compiled different memos, motions, briefs, affidavits, and other legal documents needed in removal/deportation proceedings in immigration court by adhering court filing procedures.

• Assisted and accompanied the Firm attorneys to the Immigration Courts and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the DC, Virginia, and Maryland areas during master calendars and individual court hearings.

• Tracked deadlines in pending cases and applications, and followed up on further submissions or interviews.

• Prepared clients for interviews with the USCIS, US Consular Offices, and Immigration Court hearings.

• Coordinated communications between attorney’s and clients.

• Drafted and edited office correspondences, reports, and other documents for internal and external use.

Daniel Dosseh Law Firm, Lome-Togo

Associate, September 1997-December 2000

• Drafted loan documentations and conducted negotiations with borrowers, advised on application of new policies to existing products and modifications, drafted bilateral partnership investment agreements and real estate litigation matters

• Drafted corporation organizational documents and incorporated entities

• Worked with Landlords to prevent and solve the crucial property litigations that can arise in acquiring land in Togo, advised clients on tax related issues in dealing with Banks, formalised the Landlords Ownership Titles

• Drafted Security Transactions Contracts between Banks and Clients

University of Lome, Faculty of Law (FDD), Lome, Togo

Law Instructor and Research Assistant September 1996 - August 1997

• Taught different law courses for the LL.B. Degree, Diploma and Certificate programs, such as Family Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Introduction to Basic Law.

• Prepared and updated course syllabus and implemented updated teaching protocols of the Faculty.

• Prepared and administered class lectures, quizzes, assignments, and exams.

• Evaluated Students’ performance, graded exams, assignments and quizzes and prepared overall grades based on the Faculty’s grade scaling system.

• Mentored and assisted junior graduate assistants by supervising them with their practical assignments.

• Analyzed overall student performance of the Faculty and proposed strategic changes to boost student performance, class participation, and the introduction of legal aid service.

• Participated in the evaluation and admission process of new students joining the Faculty of Law.

LANGUAGES SKILLS :

• French (native)

• English (fluent)

LANGUAGES INTERPRETER EXPERIENCE:

In November 2006, served as an interpreter to a UN Peacekeeping Batallion training to be sent to Africa from USA Base in South Carolina.

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