Aderoju Salami

Solution-driven and detail-oriented legal professional with about 4+ years of experience working and navigating opportunities in the legal industry which includes dispute resolution, intellectual property, and corporate law. Highly motivated and passionate about providing quality professional services to clients, upholding legal ethics and morals, ensuring effective prioritization of tasks, and providing attorneys with a variety of support to aid the efficiency of cases, records, and documentation. Strong focus on utilizing my educational background in law in the Canadian legal industry. Other strong transferable skills include excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and organization skills. 

Legal Assistant                                                                                                                    May 2023 – Present
Black Gropper                                                                                                                                 Vancouver, BC                   
• Assist lawyers with the opening & and closing of files using Clio and NetDocuments.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including document scanning, photocopying, filing, and maintaining a well-organized and efficient office environment.

Research Assistant to Assistant Dean Kaila Mikkelsen                                 September 2022 – April 2023 Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia                                                 Vancouver, BC

• Engaged in detailed discussions with law clinic and externship coordinators on implementing supplementary experiential transcripts in the law school.
• Collected and analyzed questionnaire results on transferable skills acquired by students in law clinics and externship programs. 
• Developed a creative mock-up of the supplementary experiential transcript as a solution for students to highlight transferable skills not included in traditional transcripts.

Kitchen Helper and Busser                                                                                 September 2022 – April 2023
Open Kitchen, University of British Columbia                                                                            Vancouver, BC                    
• Bussed tables, replenished food counters, served, and maintained the recycling/dish sorting station in a high-volume student dining hall.
• Provided excellent customer service by responding to students’ queries about food allergens.
• Assisted and thrived in other roles when the restaurant was understaffed by utilizing my ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Cultivated strong time management and prioritization skills from working in a fast-paced environment. 
 

Associate                                                                                                                December 2018 – April 2022
Aluko & Oyebode                                                                                                                            Lagos, Nigeria

• Conducted legal research and compiled relevant case law, statutes, and regulations for attorney reference, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Assisted in drafting and proofreading legal documents, including briefs, contracts, and correspondence, maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Managed the firm's case management system, organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files, resulting in improved efficiency and easy retrieval of information.
• Scheduled client meetings, court appearances, and depositions, coordinating with multiple parties to ensure smooth and timely proceedings.
• Prepared and filed legal documents with various courts and government agencies, adhering to specific filing requirements and deadlines.
• Assisted in the preparation of trial exhibits, witness binders, and trial notebooks, contributing to the overall preparation and organization of cases.
• Managed incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, promptly responding or redirecting inquiries as necessary.

Legal Intern, Intellectual Property                                                            December 2017 – November 2018
O.Kayode&Co                                                                                                                                  Lagos, Nigeria

• Conducted legal research on various intellectual property issues, including infringement claims, fair use, and licensing agreements, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to attorneys.
• Assisted in drafting responses to office actions and preparing trademark and copyright applications for filing with the Trademarks, Patents, and Designs Registry.
• Assisted in trademark portfolio management, monitoring deadlines for renewals, maintenance, and opposition proceedings.
• Prepared legal correspondence and communicated with clients regarding case updates, deadlines, and document requests.

Legal Intern                                                                                                                       May 2018 – June 2018
Adigun Ogunseitan & Co.                                                                                                               Lagos, Nigeria                                                                       
• Reviewed case files, penned cross-examination questions, attended court proceedings with lawyers at the Appellate Court, and documented records of court proceedings.  
• Prepared legal memos and developed sound legal research practices while exploring intellectual property law, contract law, family law, and small claims.

Legal Intern                                                                                                                    July 2015 – August 2015
Banwo & Ighodalo                                                                                                                           Lagos, Nigeria             
• Took detailed minutes during meetings and client consultations, capturing important discussions, action items, and decisions made.
• Drafted and prepared Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Share Transfer Forms, Memorandums of Understanding, Shareholders’ Agreements, and Extension Letters for rights issues.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Receptionist                                                                                                           September 2015 – April 2016 
Kent Law Clinic                                                                                                                       Canterbury, England

• Greeted and assisted clients and visitors, creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
• Managed a multi-line phone system, routing calls to the appropriate staff members.
• Scheduled appointments, meetings, and conference rooms, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Sorted and distributed incoming mail and managed outgoing mail and packages.
• Maintained the front desk area, ensuring it was clean and always organized.
• Assisted with administrative tasks, such as data entry and filing, to support office operations.
• Provided general information to clients and visitors and directed them to the appropriate departments
 

Peter A. Allard School of Law – Vancouver, BC May 2022 – May 2023

LLM (Common law) Graduate