Litigation lawyer
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A flexible and motivated individual with excellent office and client relation skills, over 10 years of legal experience in litigation, research, family law, wills and estate and commercial law, seeking to utilize skills in similar positions. Detail-oriented and ability to synthesize legal concepts orally and in writing.
Offered legal advisory services to clients.
Conducted and completed civil and criminal cases at various levels of court in Nigeria.
Improved the organization and security of both paper and computerized files, implemented new systems and safeguards to protect confidential client information and firm records.
Handled emotionally distraught clients.
Conducted investigation, legal research and writing.
Handled various family law matters.
Prepared petitions and other important documents.
Prepared drafts of trusts, wills and other related documents.
Acted as property consultant to various clients, executed land sales agreement and perfected land registration.
Resolved conflicts through Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
Perfected and circulated documentation including affidavits, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition, notices and briefs.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of their matters, interviewed and prepared witnesses for hearing.
Attended annual, in-house training and improvement sessions to remain up to date on legal practices and policy.
Law Society of Ontario (Call to the Bar) - 2023
The National Committee on Accreditation of The Federation of Law Society of Canada (Certificate of Qualification) - 2022
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (Master of Philosophy in Law (MPHIL)) - 2018
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (Master of Laws ) - 2014
Nigerian Law School, Nigeria (Call to the Nigerian Bar) - 2006
University of Jos, Plateau State (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Second Class Upper Division)) - 2005
