Thelma Onyemesim
London,Canada
Summary
Legal and research professional with combined experience in law, compliance, and policy analysis. Expertise in legal drafting, case analysis, and dispute resolution. Additional Canadian experience in research, evaluation, and healthcare has strengthened skills in data management, ethical compliance, and stakeholder communication. Adept at supporting legal teams, analyzing regulations, and preparing documentation. Seeking a job to integrate my combined skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit an organization’s goals positively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Support Specialist
Henley Place
10.2023 - Current
- Collected, documented, and reported patient data accurately, following strict protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams, maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Strengthened observational and analytical skills applicable to clinical and social research.
Research Assistant
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducts and supports research and summarizes findings on project finding.
- Prepares interview questions and summarize results.
- Schedule and conducts interviews.
- Maintains quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings.
- Performs literature reviews for the research team.
- Data analysis and management.
- Maintains files for project researchers.
Legal Analyst (Part-Time)
Premium Partners
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted legal and business research, prepared reports, and provided compliance recommendations.
- Drafted contracts, wills, leases, and other legal documents for clients.
- Negotiated corporate settlements and advised on regulatory interpretation.
- Assessed organizational policies and recommended improvements for efficiency and compliance.
- Tested processes, policies, and protocols for efficiency and improvements.
- Organized and stored data for future research projects.
- Advised clients, interpreted laws, and applied them to specific cases
- Summarize findings into briefs, memoranda, or reports for lawyers.
- Track changes in legislation and analyze their impact on clients or ongoing cases.
- Prepare risk assessments and compliance reviews for corporate or litigation clients.
Legal officer
Unified Local Government Civil Service Commission
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Advised the Local Government on legal-related issues.
- Interpreted laws and applied them to specific cases.
- Gathered evidence for cases and researched public and other legal records to write legal opinions.
- Represented the Local Government in court.
- Prepared and drafted legal documents, e.g., legal briefs, wills, deeds, mortgages, leases, etc., for the Local Government.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes.
Legal Assistant
Faculty of Law, EBSU
10.2012 - 08.2016
- Draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, reports, and academic papers.
- Maintain filing systems for legal cases, research projects, and faculty records.
- Schedule meetings, classes, seminars, and moot court sessions.
- Assist with organizing academic conferences, workshops, and law symposia.
- Conduct legal research supporting professors, lecturers, or ongoing faculty projects.
- Summarize case law, statutes, and regulations for teaching or research purposes.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Management-Entrepreneurship
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Research and Evaluation
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.2023
Master of Law (LL.M) - Commercial and Corporate Law
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
01.2019
Barrister-at-Law (B.L) - undefined
Nigerian Law School
01.2015
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - undefined
Ebonyi State University
01.2013
Skills
- Legal research, drafting, and document preparation (briefs, contracts, wills, leases)
- Policy analysis, compliance monitoring, and regulatory interpretation
- Risk assessment and governance procedures
- Strong communication, teamwork, and client service abilities
- Case management, dispute resolution, and settlement negotiation
- Qualitative & quantitative research, data analysis (SPSS)
- Proven ability to analyze issues and offer innovative solutions and resolutions
- Superior interpersonal and analytic abilities with high attention to detail
- Passionate about helping people and creating long-term meaningful relationships
- Efficient organizational and management abilities in an ever-growing and changing business environment
- Project management skills
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate (2023)
- Project Management Fundamentals (2023)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate (2023)
- TCPS2: Ethics in Human Participant Research (2022)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Healthcare Support Specialist
Henley Place
10.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
04.2023 - 10.2023
Legal Analyst (Part-Time)
Premium Partners
08.2020 - 08.2022
Legal officer
Unified Local Government Civil Service Commission
11.2017 - 08.2022
Legal Assistant
Faculty of Law, EBSU
10.2012 - 08.2016
Post-Graduate Certificate - Research and Evaluation
Fanshawe College
Master of Law (LL.M) - Commercial and Corporate Law
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Barrister-at-Law (B.L) - undefined
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - undefined
Ebonyi State University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Management-Entrepreneurship
Fanshawe College
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