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IWUKEM FESTUS NTONG
Lawyer
Abuja,Abuja
Summary
PERSONAL PROFILE Organized and dedicated Secretary with proven track record of providing exceptional Administrative and Secretarial service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic with ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Banking Officer
AG Mortgage Bank plc
Abuja, Abuja
2021.03 - Current
- Business Development.
- Recoveries.
- Risk Analysis.
- Legal Services
- Verified accuracy and completeness of recorded totals and collaborated with personnel on discrepancies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with about 10 local real estate agents.
- Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information of average of 60 Customers.
- Developed prospects for new loans by conducting 12 cold calls weekly.
- Took and distributed minutes of staff meetings
Associate
Uwemedimoh Nwoko SAN & Co
Uyo, Akwa Ibom
2020.11 - 2021.02
- Representation of clients in court.
- Legal Research/ Drafting.
- Criminal and Civil Litigation.
- Property Management.
- Dispute Resolution (Mediation).
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Represented and advised clients on legal areas such as Labour Law, Human Rights Law and Administrative Law.
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Examined, researched and interpreted laws related to Labour industry.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Handled 2 high-profile Election Petition cases.
- Won 45% of represented cases by successfully presenting case facts, precedents and legal nuances.
NYSC Counsel
Joe Agi SAN & Associates
Calabar, Cross River
2020.02 - 2020.11
- Representation of clients in court.
- Legal Research.
- Criminal and Civil Litigation.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Represented and advised clients on legal areas such as Land Law and Law of Succession.
- Won 30% of represented cases by successfully presenting case facts, precedents and legal nuances.
Affiliate Associate
Phoenix & Volge Legal Practitioners and Arbitrators
Calabar, Cross River
2020.02 - 2020.11
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Represented and advised clients on legal areas such as Land Law and Human Rights Law.
- Managed 20 Monetary claims worth over N50, 000, 000.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Codified office structures and processes to promote teamwork and performance.
Associate
Matthew Akpan, Akwa Ibom
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
2019.12 - 2020.02
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Represented and advised clients on legal areas such as Labour Law and Administrative Law.
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
- Managed 5 Government claims worth over N20, 000, 000.
Director
Iwukem Enterprises, Akwa Ibom
Iwukem, Akwa Ibom
2017.12 - 2018.11
- Preparation of books of account and monthly reports.
- Policy development for day to day activities.
- Staff training on work place ethics and customer relations.
- Staff Recruitment and Management.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Resolved all issues efficiently, which in turn enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained and managed team of 7 staff and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Hired and directed teams of 7 employees to achieve daily and long term operations and business goals.
- Assisted leadership with launch of start-up to achieve growth.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
Education
LL.b - Law
University of Abuja
Abuja 2011.11 - 2018.01
LLB (Hons - Law
BL Nigerian Law School, University of Abuja
Abuja 2011.01 - 2019.11
Skills
Appointment Scheduling
Digital File Management
Payment Posting
Confidentiality Understanding
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Expense Tracking
[Type] Data Tracking
Organization
Dictation experience
Payroll Processing
Report writing
Affiliations
Member, Nigerian Bar Association Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Arbitrators Member, International Law Association Member, Association of Young Arbitrators Member, Nigeria Data Protection Litigators NetworkOTHER MEMBERSHIPFounding member, Souls Inspired OutreachPUBLICATIONS Child Rights Act 2003: a critical study on the reasonability and practicability of its application in NigeriaTRAININGS Google Analytics Mediation and conciliation (ICMC) Intellectual Property (Intellectual Property Institute Nigeria)
Software
Corel Draw
Certification
[Dispute Resolution], [Institute of Chartered Mediators and Arbitrators] - [Nov 2019]
Interests
Admin Management, Labour Law and Relations
Timeline
Assistant Banking Officer
AG Mortgage Bank plc
2021.03 - Current
Associate
Uwemedimoh Nwoko SAN & Co
2020.11 - 2021.02
NYSC Counsel
Joe Agi SAN & Associates
2020.02 - 2020.11
Affiliate Associate
Phoenix & Volge Legal Practitioners and Arbitrators
2020.02 - 2020.11
Associate
Matthew Akpan, Akwa Ibom
2019.12 - 2020.02
Director
Iwukem Enterprises, Akwa Ibom
2017.12 - 2018.11
LL.b - Law
University of Abuja
2011.11 - 2018.01
LLB (Hons - Law
BL Nigerian Law School, University of Abuja
2011.01 - 2019.11