Legal-Trained Virtual & Administrative Professional

Where Legal Precision Meets Operational Excellence

Legal mind. Operational heart. Built for the details that matter.

Helping businesses and executives stay organised, compliant and ahead with the judgement of a qualified lawyer and the reliability of a seasoned assistant.

Dera A.

Available Worldwide

Dera A., legal-trained virtual & administrative professional
6+
Years of Experience
90%
Case Success Rate
100+
Documents Drafted & Reviewed
5+
Industries Served
About

A qualified lawyer and seasoned virtual assistant.

I am a qualified lawyer and experienced Virtual Assistant with 6+ years supporting law firms, consulting companies, recruitment agencies and remote teams across multiple industries. What makes me different is my legal background- I bring accuracy, confidentiality and professional judgement to everything I do.

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Services

How I can help

Legal Support & Compliance

Contract drafting, KYC documentation, case file management and ADR support grounded in real legal training.

Administrative Management

Executive support, calendar and email management, workflow optimisation, scheduling, travel coordination, recruitment support, task coordination, records management and document preparation across remote environments

Client & Team Coordination

Client onboarding, communication management, follow-up coordination and CRM data entry done right.

Portfolio

Featured Work

A snapshot of what I bring to every engagement.

Legal Support & Compliance

AMCON Debt Recovery & Asset Management

₦40–51 million in assets recovered. 100% case resolution rate.

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Virtual Assistant — Executive Support Workflow

Virtual Assistant — Executive Support Workflow

A structured end-to-end workflow covering the full scope of executive support — designed to run efficiently with minimal oversight.

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SOP — New Client Onboarding Process

SOP — New Client Onboarding Process

Formal SOP designed to professional legal and administrative standards — covering the full client onboarding lifecycle.

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Due Diligence Research Report

Due Diligence Research Report

A formal pre-engagement due diligence report produced to compliance-grade legal and administrative standards.

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Testimonials

What People Say

Thank you very much, Chidera, for being so understanding of the process and what we do here. I really appreciate that, and it's great working with you.

Maya · Founder · WinJobs LTD

You're a lifesaver... thank you.

Kemi · Colleague · WinJobs LTD

Perfect tutorial and thumbs up to Chidera.

Elizabeth · Colleague · WinJobs LTD

You've put in so much effort covering gaps, thinking ahead and still trying to make things work even when it got really stressful. I see that, Chidera. I'm genuinely grateful. God bless you.

Aimah · Admin Coordinator · Pistis Global

Thank you very much. It was awesome working with you, dearie. You made the whole process seamless. I look forward to sailing with you again.

Ese · Senior Manager · Bancorp Consulting Limited

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your support anytime I'm in need of it. God bless you so much.

Franca · Regional Manager · Bancorp Consulting Limited

Working with Chidera between 2019 and 2021 was like having the perfect teammate you didn't know you needed. She is impressively knowledgeable and wonderfully tech-savvy, the go-to person when you need smart solutions or a fresh perspective. What sets her apart, though, is her attitude: she tackles challenges with a smile, turning even the toughest tasks into opportunities for collaboration and growth. An example was when she basically created an SOP, filing system and structure in the HR/Admin department. If you are looking for someone to bring professionalism and joy — Chidera is your person.

Jeffery · Colleague · Future Moves Recruitment Agency

I am writing to provide a strong recommendation for Chidera, with whom I had the pleasure of working at Ikeyi Ogakwu Law Firm. During our collaboration, I was consistently impressed by her dedication, exceptional problem-solving abilities and proficiency in legal drafting, advocacy, oratory and legal research. Chidera is an exemplary team player who has demonstrated notable achievements, particularly in the areas of advocacy and legal drafting. She would be a valuable asset to your team.

Kimberly · Colleague · Ikeyi Ogakwu, Ikeyi & Co.

Chidera played a pivotal role in strengthening the operational structure of Jay's Glasses. From the outset, she approached the work with clarity, precision and a strong sense of system thinking. She developed foundational processes from the ground up, including structured templates for sales tracking and record keeping. These systems significantly improved how information is captured, organised and retrieved across daily operations. Her consistency, attention to detail and reliability ensured a high standard of accuracy in all deliverables.

Jay · CEO · Jay's Glasses

Chidera did an amazing job creating my portfolio. She was patient, paid attention to details and created something that truly reflects who I am as a writer. Looking at the final result, I don't just see pages put together, I see my journey, my stories and my growth presented beautifully. I genuinely recommend her work.

Sommy · Writer
Credentials

Certifications & Tools

Qualified, certified and equipped with the right tools to deliver.

2024
McKinsey Forward Program
2026
ALX Virtual Assistance Program
2023
Tech4Dev Women Techsters Boot Camp
2022
ACIArb Certificate in Commercial Arbitration
SOFTWARE I WORK WITH
Slack
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Trello
Adobe Acrobat

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss how I can support your business — professionally, precisely and on time.