Internationally trained lawyer with 7 years of post-call experience seeking to qualify as a lawyer in Canada and pursue career opportunities in the Ontario court setting. Strong background working for the Oyo State government as a State Counsel, successfully handling litigation, mediation, and arbitration cases. Gained valuable experience reviewing mortgages and contracts for the government and representing them in stakeholder meetings and conferences. Further honed skills as a lawyer in standard law firms in Nigeria, specializing in criminal, civil, and commercial dispute litigation, advisory services, arbitration, tax advisory, and regulatory compliance. Served as the Head of Chambers for a prominent law firm in Nigeria, effectively managing administrative duties while fulfilling the responsibilities of a barrister and solicitor.
Hi, I’m
Oluwafisayo (Tutu) Adeosun
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Westgate House Care Centre
Health Care Assistant
12.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate the quality of care.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Communicated between hospital departments to improve patient care continuity.
- Promptly reported low stock levels of healthcare equipment and materials.
- Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitization tasks.
- Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
Caringworks
Health Care Assistant
11.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for ensuring that people receive the best standards of care and support at centres and homes.
- Counseling, administration of medication, domestic duties and social activities.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Delivery of basic care to service users (bathing, feeding, manual handling, domestic chores)
- Documentation of observation on individual service users
- General duties on safeguarding service users
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- And all other duties incidental to the role of an Healthcare Assistant
Agbonhese Agbonhese & Co.
Head of Chambers
05.2019 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Offering clients legal advice and serving as their legal representative in litigation and diverse issues as they arise.
- Coordinating and collaborating with other lawyers-in-chamber, the para-legal, the secretary and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the firm.
- Acting as clients' solicitors in a variety of court proceedings, such as receiverships, criminal trials, divorces, and land disputes.
- Conducted several legal researches and independently drafted legal documents to wit: briefs of argument, originating processes, interlocutory applications, petitions, sales agreements, deed of assignment and memorandum of understanding.
- Responsible for case management; trial preparation/pre-trial conference with witnesses, sending daily clients updates, responding to correspondence, checking files in preparation for hearing and other activities as may be required.
- Compiled and presented legal documents in line with standard procedures.
- Formulated solid cases through research and assessment.
- Conducted information analysis on large quantities of data, distilling complex findings into presentable arguments.
- Consulted with clients to inform legal decision-making.
- Respected court procedures and adhered to confidentiality practices.
- Supported clients' business interests with sound legal advice and documents.
- Negotiated settlements on the client's behalf, obtaining deals to suit both parties.
- Developed strong argument strategies based on evidence findings.
- Managed up to 200 legal cases simultaneously, without compromising the standard of work.
- Communicated clearly in high-pressure situations, always acting with confidence.
Biodun Abdu-Raheem & Co.
Lawyer
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Drafted legal documents, letters and contracts tailored to client's needs, ensuring complete accuracy.
- Advised, prepared and conducted legal proceedings, representing clients in court.
- Arranged initial meetings with potential clients to establish suitability.
- Used case management and time recording system to maintain complete digital records to expedite the information retrieval process.
- Conducted legal research to determine how facts of cases interacted with current laws.
- Thoroughly researched and analyzed documents and case law, verifying accuracy of advice and procedures.
- Counsel clients on their jurisprudential entitlements and the entirety of legal considerations.
- Conduct exhaustive analysis of legal precedents and amass substantiating evidentiary material.
- Advocate on behalf of clients within judicial bodies, tribunals, or boards.
- Draft legal instruments encompassing real property transactions, testamentary dispositions, matrimonial dissolutions, contractual agreements, and formulate juridical opinions.
- Facilitate negotiations to reach amicable settlements for civil disputes.
- Undertake administrative and managerial obligations inherent in the practice of law.
- Function as a mediator, conciliator, or arbitrator.
- Fulfill roles as executor, trustee, or guardian in matters concerning estates and familial legal affairs.
Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
State Counsel
11.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Conduct exhaustive analysis of legal precedents and amass substantiating evidentiary material.
- Facilitate negotiations to reach amicable settlements for civil disputes between the state and third parties
- Undertake administrative and managerial obligations inherent in the practice of law and as a civil servant.
- Advised state agencies on compliance with federal and state laws, reducing the risk of litigation and potential liability.
- Function as a mediator, conciliator, or arbitrator for the state.
- Reviewed and vetted over 70 Deed of Mortgage and finalized some releases on behalf of the state
- Enhanced the reputation of the State Counsel's office through professional conduct, diligent work ethic, and commitment to providing quality legal representation.
Education
The University of Law
MSc from Legal Technology
2023
University Overview
CPL Learning
Care Certificates (Standard 1-15) from Health & Social Care
2023
University Overview
The Nigerian Law School
BL from Legal Practice
2017
University Overview
Obafemi Awolowo University
LLB from Law
2016
University Overview
Skills
- Office and file Management
- Communicating and client servicing
- Basic computer literacy
- Research
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Westgate House Care Centre
12.2023 - 08.2024
Health Care Assistant
Caringworks
11.2022 - 12.2023
Head of Chambers
Agbonhese Agbonhese & Co.
05.2019 - 06.2022
Lawyer
Biodun Abdu-Raheem & Co.
01.2019 - 05.2019
State Counsel
Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
11.2017 - 12.2018
The University of Law
MSc from Legal Technology
CPL Learning
Care Certificates (Standard 1-15) from Health & Social Care
The Nigerian Law School
BL from Legal Practice
Obafemi Awolowo University
LLB from Law
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