Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Ongoing Academic Programs
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
References
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ALAERE WOKOMA

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated team player, with effective interpersonal and communication skills, high tolerance with a strong legal background, Strength in maintaining a healthy, safe, and warm environment.

Empathetic and flexible in approach, whilst delivery optimum service to clients. Exceptional customer service delivery, professionalism, and dynamism in service delivery. Progressive career development path in the legal sector, cooperate and, administration, with a goal to add value to the society, Effective listener; Customer-centric; Committed; Humble; Confident; Hardworking; Dependable; Enthusiastic; Flexible; Team player; Respectful; Conscientious; Multitasking;

Knowledge of first-aid intervention, health, fire and safety policies and procedures, and result oriented.

Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Legal Counsel

Government of Bayelsa State - Nigeria
09.2015 - 12.2023
  • Prosecute all criminal and civil proceedings on behalf of the government
  • Providing legal counsel on matters both to and for the state
  • Reviewing existing cases, laws, and vetting drafts/proposed laws
  • Attend to briefs filed at the Court of Appeal
  • Transmitting cases to the Supreme court on behalf of the state government.

Caregiving & Client Services (Volunteer)

Bella Girl-Child Support Initiative - Nigeria
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Advocating for vulnerable girl child
  • Keeping updated records of beneficiaries
  • Providing Caregiving and Counseling sessions
  • Organizing recreational activities and mentorship sessions
  • Participating in development of care plans
  • Empathetic listening & talking therapy
  • Ensuring health environment and mentally stimulating environment
  • Family relationship management and Client services
  • Providing advisory services..

Confidential Secretary & Client Services

Marine Gulf Shipping Agency Limited - Nigeria
01.2009 - 05.2012
  • Client services and Customer relationship management, managed of 40 customers call per day
  • Documentation and accurate record keeping
  • established proper Inventory management
  • Logistics, Guest reservation, and hospitality.

Rivers State Ministry of Justice

Attorney-General's Chamber – Office of the Director of Civil Litigation - Nigeria
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Preparing legal advice
  • Handling briefs, and drafting of legal documents
  • Providing legal advice and alternate dispute resolutions for clients
  • Filling legal documents to designated courts
  • Advocating for clients on behalf of state government.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations

Education

Bachelor of Law (BL) Call to Bar -

Rivers State University
09.2008

Law - undefined

Rivers State University
10.2007

Diploma in Law - undefined

College of Arts & Science, Bayelsa
01.2002

Skills

  • Arbitration
  • Document Review
  • Attention to details
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Microsoft word skills
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Dispute arbitration
  • Document Preparation
  • Administrative and client services
  • Litigation

Certification

  • Florence Academy, United Kingdom, Certificate in Fire Safety, 09/12/22
  • Florence Academy, United Kingdom, Certificate in Life Support, 09/10/22
  • Florence Academy, United Kingdom, Certificate in Equality and Diversity, 09/10/22
  • Eudora & Aegle, Nigeria, 15 Standards of Care Learning (Certified), 07/28/22

Ongoing Academic Programs

French - Alliance Française {Very Intensive Program (VIP) Level A1}, Nigeria

Volunteer Experience

Bella Girl-Child Support Initiative, Nigeria, Mentorship, Counselling, and Education support to the Girl-Child, Organizing seminars for direct for the vulnerable girl child as a volunteer with the association of Nigerian female lawyers, which core duty is to protect the female girl and women.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Charity work
  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Singing
  • Travelling

References

Available on request

Timeline

Senior Legal Counsel

Government of Bayelsa State - Nigeria
09.2015 - 12.2023

Caregiving & Client Services (Volunteer)

Bella Girl-Child Support Initiative - Nigeria
10.2010 - 09.2012

Confidential Secretary & Client Services

Marine Gulf Shipping Agency Limited - Nigeria
01.2009 - 05.2012

Rivers State Ministry of Justice

Attorney-General's Chamber – Office of the Director of Civil Litigation - Nigeria
01.2009 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Law (BL) Call to Bar -

Rivers State University

Law - undefined

Rivers State University

Diploma in Law - undefined

College of Arts & Science, Bayelsa
  • Florence Academy, United Kingdom, Certificate in Fire Safety, 09/12/22
  • Florence Academy, United Kingdom, Certificate in Life Support, 09/10/22
  • Florence Academy, United Kingdom, Certificate in Equality and Diversity, 09/10/22
  • Eudora & Aegle, Nigeria, 15 Standards of Care Learning (Certified), 07/28/22
ALAERE WOKOMA