Remote Legal Support

Remote Legal Assistant for Busy Law Firms

I'm Favour Chidalu Ifeobu, a First Class Nigerian-qualified lawyer providing remote support with legal research, drafting, case management, client intake and deadline tracking. I help attorneys reduce administrative pressure, organise their matters and keep their caseload moving.

First Class Nigerian Law School graduate · 100+ legal documents completed · Proficient in Clio, PracticePanther and MyCase

Portrait of Chidalu, legal virtual assistant
Top 1%
Nigerian Law School, First Class
95%+
First-Draft Approval Rate
100+
Legal Documents Delivered
100%
On-Time Filing Compliance

About Me

Great legal support is about more than completing tasks.

I'm a legally trained professional and Virtual Legal Assistant who believes that great legal support is about more than completing tasks — it's about creating the structure that allows a legal team to do its best work.

With a background in law and practical experience in legal research, drafting, client intake and onboarding, case management, calendar management, legal correspondence, time entry and billing, and document management, I bring both legal understanding and strong administrative discipline to every matter I support.

What motivates me isn't simply ticking tasks off my table. It's knowing that because I did my job well, someone else can confidently do theirs. If an attorney can walk into a meeting knowing the client file is organized, a deadline has been tracked, the necessary research is ready, and the documents are properly prepared, then I've done my job.

I'm naturally detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable. I pay attention to the things that can easily be overlooked because I understand that in a legal practice, small details can have significant consequences. I take ownership of my responsibilities, communicate clearly, and don't wait to be told about every problem before looking for a solution.

I'm also comfortable working with tools such as Clio, PracticePanther, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and I'm quick to learn new systems and adapt to the workflow of the team I support.

Ultimately, I want to be the person a legal team can rely on — the person who keeps things organized behind the scenes, anticipates what needs to be done, and makes the work of everyone around me easier.

I don't just want to support a legal team. I want to make the team better because I'm part of it.

Skills & Expertise

What I Bring To Your Desk

A working set of legal and administrative skills, applied daily across live matters — not a list of things I've read about.

  • E-Filing
  • Client Intake & Onboarding
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Presentation
  • Legal Drafting
  • Time Entry & Billing
  • Case Management
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Clio
  • Email Management
  • Virtual Legal Assistance
Work Samples

A Look At The Work

Real deliverables from real workflows. Each preview is the actual document — open any one in full to read it end to end.

Preview of the Legal Client Intake and Onboarding work sample

Legal Client Intake and Onboarding

Turn a new inquiry into a smooth client experience. I support law firms with organized, efficient client intake and onboarding — from collecting essential client information and documentation to conducting conflict checks, creating matter files, sending retainer agreements, and entering billing details. I ensure every new client is onboarded accurately, promptly, and professionally, helping reduce administrative workload while creating a seamless first impression.

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Preview of the Calendar Management work sample

Calendar Management

Keep every appointment, deadline, and follow-up on track. I support law firms with efficient calendar management by coordinating client consultations, meetings, court dates, filing deadlines, and follow-ups. From scheduling and rescheduling appointments to monitoring important deadlines and identifying potential conflicts, I help keep calendars accurate, organized, and up to date — ensuring attorneys stay prepared and nothing important falls through the cracks.

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Preview of the Case Management work sample

Case Management

Keep every matter organized, up to date, and moving forward. I support law firms with efficient case management by organizing client and matter information, maintaining case files, tracking tasks and deadlines, managing documents, and monitoring case progress. From opening new matters to coordinating follow-ups and keeping records current, I help ensure attorneys have the information they need when they need it — reducing administrative burden and keeping every case on track.

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Preview of the Legal Drafting work sample

Legal Drafting

Clear, precise, and attorney-ready legal documents. I assist law firms by transforming case facts, attorney instructions, and research into well-structured legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement demands, contracts, and correspondence. I focus on accuracy, consistency, professional formatting, and attention to detail, while identifying missing information or inconsistencies for attorney review.

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Preview of the Time Entry & Billing work sample

Time Entry & Billing

Keep every billable hour accounted for and every invoice organized. I assist law firms with accurately tracking billable time, maintaining billing records, preparing invoices, and monitoring payments. By keeping time entries accurate and billing processes organized, I help reduce missed billable hours, minimize administrative errors, and support a smoother, more efficient billing workflow.

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Preview of the Legal Research work sample

Legal Research

Clear, reliable research that gives attorneys the information they need to move matters forward. I conduct thorough research across case law, statutes, regulations, and other authoritative legal sources, delivering concise and well-organized findings tailored to the matter at hand. Whether supporting motion drafting, contract review, or case strategy, I help attorneys quickly identify relevant authorities and make informed decisions with confidence.

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Preview of the Adobe Acrobat work sample

Adobe Acrobat

Keep legal documents organized, accessible, and ready to share. I assist law firms with efficient PDF and document management, including converting files to PDF, combining and organizing documents, rearranging pages, adding annotations, and preparing files for electronic filing and secure sharing. With careful attention to formatting and accuracy, I help ensure legal documents remain professional, consistent, and easy to manage.

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Disclaimer: These work samples are provided for skills demonstration only. All confidential information has been removed or replaced. They do not constitute legal advice.
Tools & Platforms

Fluent In The Tools
Your Practice Runs On

I work inside your existing systems from day one — no onboarding project, no new software to buy. If your firm uses something I haven't listed, I learn fast.

Communication

  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

Microsoft Office

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • OneNote

Case Management

  • Clio logoClio
  • PracticePanther logoPracticePanther
  • MyCase logoMyCase
  • Smokeball logoSmokeball
  • Lawmatics logoLawmatics

Google Workspace

  • Drive
  • Docs
  • Sheets
  • Slides
  • Calendar
  • Meet
  • Gmail
  • Forms

Productivity & Organization

  • Notion
  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Calendly

PDF & Document Management

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • DocuSign

Social Media

  • LinkedIn
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram
Testimonials

What My Clients Say

Favour is highly organised, dependable, and attentive to detail. She handles legal research, document preparation, client communication, and administrative tasks professionally. Her ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate records makes her a valuable addition to any legal team.

Rex Ugwuda

Attorney · Olaniwun & Ajayi

Working with Favour was a positive experience. She communicates clearly, completes assignments on time, and understands the importance of confidentiality in legal work. She is proactive, adaptable, and capable of supporting attorneys in a fast-paced remote environment.

Dike Nzube

Attorney · Law Corridor

Chidalu helped us organise more than 70 active matter files during a high-volume period and consistently delivered assignments before deadline.

Kene Nnadi

Corporate & Commercial Law · OAU Onyema & Co., Nigeria

FAQs

Got Questions?
I Have Answers

Chidalu in her barrister's wig and white suit

I specialise in legal research, contract drafting and review, compliance filings, case management and client intake — tailored support for attorneys, law firms and in-house teams.

Get In Touch

Get The Legal Support
You Deserve

Take The First Step

No forms, no friction — one email starts the conversation. Tell me about your practice and your workload, and I'll reply within one business day.

favour.c.ifeobu@gmail.com

Prefer to talk? +234 901 435 6305

Your Reliable Partner For Professional Legal Support And Dependable Assistance.

Chidalu Ifeobu is admitted to practise law in Nigeria. For matters involving other jurisdictions, services are provided as legal support under the direction and supervision of appropriately licensed counsel. No attorney-client relationship is created through this website.