LOVE EKONG ETIM
Port-Harcourt
Summary
Dedicated and Highly motivated Legal professional experienced in office administration and organization. A chartered secretary with proven success in providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient operations of on - site or remote workforce in accordance with industry standards. Keen on personal development to aid overall organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Company Secretary/HR Manager
HopeUp Integrated Industries
10.2022 - Current
- Handled all incoming calls/enquiries, emails and other correspondence effectively which resulted in faster turnaround time of providing answers and required company information to prospective clients.
- Provided sound legal advice on relevant company documentation and transactions which yielded a more effective approach of resolving possible legal infractions and well researched contract documents prepared.
- Coordinated all meetings and Improved filing system by preparing and documenting all proceedings of meetings and company activities including reports and correspondences which greatly improved the overall profile of the company.
- Successfully collaborated with management to onboard new employees of the company and provide them all necessary work tools which has resulted in a far more improved and professional work output.
- Reviewed and maintained HR digital files, databases and systems using performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to company management.
Secretary/Legal Adviser
Hendai Investment Limited
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated all secretarial functions of the company.
- Prepared all agreements/MOU of the company.
- Successfully improved the output of all company documents by ensuring that they are well prepared and industry standards were maintained.
- Provided sound advice on all legal matters.
Administrative Assistant
Benny Group
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed contractual arrangements with suppliers/customers.
- Coordinated all secretarial duties and handled correspondence before and after meeting.
- Developed and maintained filing system.
Legal Counsel Intern
Niger Delta Development Commission
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
Legal Practitioner Intern
Federal High Court
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Legal Research Intern
Baileys Chamber
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Answered client calls and responded to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Eliminated workflow downtime by restructuring and maintaining client billing and case records.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Education
Barrister at Law- BL -
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Law - LLB - undefined
University of Uyo
Skills
- Active Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Detail - Oriented
- Effective Multitasking
- Settlement negotiation
- Time Management
- Personable & a Team player
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Relevant Software/Tools
- Dispute Arbitration
- Legal Research and Writing
- Intellectual Property law
Certification
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Trainings And Seminars
- Tribene Consult Ltd, ISO 9001:2015 (QMS) Implementation and Awareness Training., 05/01/24
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)- Rivers State Chapter, Rivers State Governance Practitioners Insolvency Practice: Tips and Insights for new practitioners., 08/01/22
- Institute of Chattered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Akwa Ibom Governance Practitioners Day (The New Scope of Opportunities for Governance Practitioners under CAMA 2020 & 2021 Companies Regulations., 04/01/22
- Whitebridge Consulting, Performance Management as a Key to Employee/Organizational Productivity, 06/01/21
- Legal Research, Gender Rights and Leadership Initiative (LEGENDLI), Negotiation, Arbitration and Mediation, 11/01/20
- Haptics in Partnership with Google, Basic Digital Skills, 01/01/18
Technical And Soft Skills
- Active Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Detail - Oriented
- Effective Multitasking
- Settlement negotiation
- Time Management
- Personable & a Team player
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Relevant Software/Tools
- Dispute Arbitration
- Legal Research and Writing
- Intellectual Property law
Awards
- Justice Udoudoma chambers faculty of law exceptional leadership award (2017)
- Conferment of senior advocate of LAWSAN, University of Uyo Chapter (2016)
- Justice Udo-Udoma chambers leadership Excellence award (2015)
- Law Students Association, University of Uyo Distinguished Service award (2015)
- Pacesetter Award of Excellence (2019)
Timeline
Company Secretary/HR Manager
HopeUp Integrated Industries
10.2022 - Current
Secretary/Legal Adviser
Hendai Investment Limited
02.2021 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant
Benny Group
02.2020 - 01.2021
Legal Counsel Intern
Niger Delta Development Commission
11.2018 - 10.2019
Legal Practitioner Intern
Federal High Court
06.2018 - 08.2018
Legal Research Intern
Baileys Chamber
03.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Law - LLB - undefined
University of Uyo
Barrister at Law- BL -
Nigerian Law School
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