Crown Emoedume
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, energetic, and hardworking lawyer who is able to multitask, handle pressure, and work as part of a team. I am an exceptional person who can explore new territories and push existing limits in search of growth in my career path. I am in search of an opportunity to aid my ambition to further broaden my career path. I am a focused and dedicated legal assistant with exceptional work ethics and proven strengths in case management support. I am a strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. I am a persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Advisor
Brockmors & Ceagle Global
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Preparation of memos, drafting legal opinions, ensuring due diligence regarding any transaction, providing legal advice where necessary, drafting reports, ensuring proper documentation of office documents
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Participated in meetings with internal stakeholders regarding potential risks or liabilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues from various departments to ensure compliance with all relevant laws.
- Assisted clients in understanding their legal options by providing sound advice.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
Junior Legal Associate/ NYSC Intern
Tawo E. Tawo SAN & CO
Federal Capital Territory- Abuja , Abuja
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Drafting of legal processes and correspondences, preparation of legal opinions, research and filing of legal processes, representation of clients in court proceedings, appeared in all courts of records up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Reviewed case files to ensure all necessary documentation was included.
- Provided legal advice to clients regarding their rights and obligations under applicable laws.
- Organized documents for review by attorneys prior to filing in court.
- Assisted with document production requests received from opposing counsels.
- Attended hearings, depositions and mediations with attorneys.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect client's interests or legal procedures.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents for court proceedings.
- Participated in meetings with attorneys, clients and other parties involved in a case.
- Managed administrative tasks including scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
- Managed client relationships and maintained case files.
- Handled family law matters, including divorce proceedings and custody disputes.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Legal Extern /Chambers Attachment
B.M Dalhatu & co CHAMBERS MAITAMA, ABUJA
Federal Capital Territory , Abuja Nigeria
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Intense research, drafted and filed court processes, conducted explorative interviews on clients that informs case strategy and ensured availability of relevant documents, endorsed case files and drafted report letters to clients
- Advised clients on the legal aspects of their cases by providing information regarding laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Organized large volumes of evidence through categorizing exhibits and summarizing key points for attorney consideration.
- Participated in client meetings under the supervision of an attorney offering advice based on current laws and regulations.
Legal Extern
Magistrate Court Attachment
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Observed court proceedings and provided technical report on court proceedings, drafted legal documents as assigned, conducted legal research, led the team of externs during the externship period
- Assisted with client intake interviews by gathering detailed facts about the case and preparing summaries for attorneys' use.
- Attended hearings in courtrooms to observe proceedings and take notes for further review.
- Proofread final versions of briefs prior to submission ensuring accuracy in grammar usage and formatting specifications were met.
Education
BL LAW - Law
Nigeria Law School Bwari
Abuja, Nigeria11-2018
LLB LAW - Law
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Edo State
Ekpoma, Nigeria 11-2017
West Africa Senior School Certificate -
University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School
Nigeria 06-2011
First School Leaving Certificate -
Uniben Staff School
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 11-2006
Skills
- Research & Report Writing
- Leadership & Persuasion
- Planning, Organizing & Implementing
- Legal Drafting
- Emotional Intelligence
- Excellent Communication
- Creative mind-set
- Ethics management
- Dispute Resolution
- Research
- Legal writing
- Legal Analysis
Certification
- Certificate Of Participation: ''National Agency For Prohibition Of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) 2018
- Certificate Of Participation: ''Google Digital Training''
- Certificate Of Service: ''Law Student House of Parliament''
- NYSC Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Brockmors & Ceagle Global
01.2019 - 03.2023
Legal Extern /Chambers Attachment
B.M Dalhatu & co CHAMBERS MAITAMA, ABUJA
06.2018 - 07.2018
Legal Extern
Magistrate Court Attachment
04.2018 - 05.2018
Junior Legal Associate/ NYSC Intern
Tawo E. Tawo SAN & CO
01.2018 - 01.2019
BL LAW - Law
Nigeria Law School Bwari
LLB LAW - Law
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Edo State
West Africa Senior School Certificate -
University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School
First School Leaving Certificate -
Uniben Staff School