Mercy Ayoola
Newly qualified lawyer with strong foundation in legal research, drafting, and documentation
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Newly qualified lawyer with strong foundation in legal research, drafting, and documentation, built through internship experience at litigation chambers and hands-on experience providing administrative and legal support in fast-paced professional environments. Detail-oriented and fluent in English and Yoruba with proven administrative and legal analytical skills and exceptional ability to deliver with minimal supervision. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards in every task.
Experience
Legal Intern at Enos Jacob & Co Chambers (2025-12 – 2026-04)
- Conducted legal research on Nigerian case law, statutes, and precedents to support ongoing litigation and advisory matters.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents including affidavits, motions, written addresses, contracts, and legal opinions.
- Participated in client interviews and consultations, taking detailed notes and preparing case summaries.
- Attended court proceedings to observe litigation processes and support senior counsel with case files and documentation.
- Prepared and filed legal documents at court registries, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed case files, organized legal records, and maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information.
- Supported dispute resolution processes including mediation and negotiation preparations.
- Liaised with court officials and other legal practitioners on administrative and case-related matters.
Administrative Assistant at RemkayVic Company Nig. Limited (2022 – 2024)
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date company records including stock registers, correspondence logs, and operational documents.
- Tracked inflow and outflow of company materials, identifying and reporting discrepancies to management.
- Prepared and submitted regular data reports to the executive team, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Managed filing systems and digital records, reducing retrieval time and improving data accessibility.
- Coordinated with departmental heads to verify that physical inventory matched documented records.
- Assisted with procurement documentation, including recording supplier deliveries and confirming order accuracy.
- Implemented organised record-keeping procedures that supported operational planning and decision-making.
- Managed a high-volume calendar of appointments, ensuring no scheduling conflicts and timely reminders for all stakeholders.
- Prepared and distributed internal memos, reports, and meeting minutes, maintaining accurate records for management review.
- Handled confidential client documentation with discretion, processing immigration-related paperwork with precision and care.
Legal Intern at Law Link Chambers (2021 – 2021)
- Provided administrative and legal support to senior lawyers, managing case files, scheduling client meetings, and maintaining organized document records.
- Drafted legal correspondence, briefs, and reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinated client communications and follow-ups, maintaining professional and confidential interactions.
- Assisted with research tasks, synthesizing complex legal information into clear summaries for attorney review.
- Managed filing systems and ensured timely retrieval of documents for court proceedings and internal review.
Volunteer at Ayobami Foundation (Present)
Children's Education Charity - Ongoing
- Support education programs for less-privileged school children
- Contribute to administrative and outreach activities for the foundation
Education
Barrister at Law (B.L) in Law – Nigerian Law School (2026)
LL.B in Law – Ekiti State University (2024)

