Seromo Aganren
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE / B.L., LL.B
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About
Results-driven legal practitioner with active litigation experience across civil, criminal, commercial, labour, and property disputes in Magistrate Court, High Court, Court of Appeal jurisdictions. Demonstrated ability to independently manage court processes, conduct rigorous legal research, and draft high-quality briefs and written addresses under senior supervision. Contributed to securing a labour judgment and participated in criminal proceedings.
Holds exposure to high-profile constitutional and electoral matters involving state-level institutions.
Associate
Member of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, with a developing profile in alternative dispute resolution. Brings first-class academic grounding, a strong work ethic, and genuine commitment to client advocacy and professional growth in litigation practice. Ready to contribute immediately.
Experience
NYSC Associate Lawyer at Primum Law Firm (2025-07 – 2026-06)
Managed a portfolio of approximately 10 concurrent active matters spanning civil, criminal, labour, matrimonial, and property law disciplines.
- Co-drafted written address in Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), UNICAL Branch labour dispute; court awarded client damages exceeding ₦1,000,000.00.
- Contributed to criminal litigation strategy; plea representation and post-plea address that resulted in a charge reduction from murder to grievous bodily harm, resulting in a reduced custodial sentence of 3 years against a maximum of 7 year.
- Drafted Respondent's Brief in a contested land matter involving the Cross River State Government; matter currently on appeal at the Court of Appeal.
- Drafted written address in a community land matter, providing research support and strategic input to senior counsel.
- Conducted independent appearances in both the Magistrate Court and High Court, accumulating 20+ court appearances across supervised and independent proceedings.
- Coordinated and provided guidance to intern law graduates on legal research methodology, professional conduct and litigation support tasks.
Legal Intern at Ojoko & Ojoko (2022-08 – 2022-10)
Assisted in debt recovery and commercial litigation matters including client advisory and correspondence.
- Drafted demand letter and petition to the Nigeria Police Force.
- Attended court hearings in a high-profile constitutional and electoral matter concerning the vacation of legislative seats of defecting members of the Rivers State House of Assembly — a matter that attracted national significance.
- Gained substantive exposure to electoral law, constitutional litigation, and high-stakes dispute management in a politically sensitive environment.
Legal Intern at Ojoko & Ojoko (2025-03 – 2025-07)
Legal Extern at Chris O. Onyechie & Associates (The Grace Chambers) (2024-11 – 2024-12)
- Assisted with electronic court filing procedures and document management.
- Participated in supervised review and analysis of a deed of conveyance under principal counsel guidance.
Volunteer Legal Associate | NYSC Legal Aid CDS at GIC Legal Aids Department (2022-01 – Present)
Provided pro bono legal assistance to indigent clients across criminal, civil, and family law matters.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal memorandum and client communications.
- Participated in client interviews, consultations, and court observation proceedings.
Volunteer Legal Associate at NYSC Legal Aid CDS
Contributed to NYSC Legal Aid Community Development Service (CDS) during national service
Education
B.L – Nigerian Law School (2025)
LL.B – Benson Idahosa University (2023-08)
West African Examination Council Certificate – Woji Town Word of Faith Group of Schools (2017-07)
