Mercy Ehimenim Nwugo-Achakpokri
Okpanam Road, Asaba
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes, and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Keeps impeccable files and case materials organised.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
A.O. Odum & Co
02.2022 - Current
- Assisting the firm with its legal and business needs during varied hours.
- Meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and lending a hand to others when necessary.
- Informed clients with expert knowledge.
- Developed solutions to meet the specific legal needs of clients. In my position as head of the Research and Development Unit of the firm, I provided modern, current information to all lawyers regarding the cases they handle.
- Interacted with clients in a friendly and helpful manner and managed client relations in litigation interviews with clients.
- Enhancing client engagement and satisfaction through the development and implementation of strategies.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Calabar
02.2020 - Current
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
- Reviewed teaching activities and identified and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
- Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
- Dispersed, collected, and graded assignments to give detailed feedback.
- Supported the positive image of the university by being responsive and promptly responding to requests and inquiries.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based on and amplify knowledge, skills, and strengths.
- Performed various general administrative tasks such as filing, recordkeeping, and taking phone messages.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Participated in and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in the subject.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
Personal Assistant to the Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant of the Governor on Revenue Matters
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Organized and attended meetings, including compiling all related documents and reports.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Absolute discretion in handling confidential information.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Booked travel by coordinating and reserving transportation and lodging.
- Coordinated events, prepared agendas, and managed schedules for my employer.
Legal Secretary
FONA Law House Consult
12.2015 - 02.2017
- I prepared legal correspondence for lawyers in the firm.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Scheduled all appointments, and briefings.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded them, to appropriate departments.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues, and legal partners verbally and in writing.
- Created and printed legal documents for senior lawyers to review.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Prepared and processed invoices for service billing.
- Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels, and ground transportation for senior leadership.
- Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings, and conferences.
- Managed residential properties and staged homes before clients' arrival.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Assistant to the College Officer CBMS
Igbinedion University
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Ensured that all documents were filed properly according to courses and levels.
- Moved correspondence between departments and the office of the Registrar.
- Helped in sorting files for students graduating from college.
- Went on all errands given to me by the College Officer.
- Prepared minutes of minutes and letters for the College Officer.
Education
Master of Laws - Law
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria11.2018
Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B) - Law
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria10.2013
Barrister At Law (BL) - Law
Nigeria Law School
Lagos, Nigeria10.2015
Master of Science - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
National Open University of Nigeria
Asaba, Nigeria03.2019
Skills
- Legal Strategy Development
- Real Estate Law
- Arbitrating Disputes
- Legal Counseling
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Appeals Management
- Prepare Case Strategies
- Estate Administration
- Family and Juvenile Law
- Corporate Law
- Oral Arguments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Efficient Researcher
- Evaluate Evidence
- Drafting of Opinions
- Presentation of Evidence
- Administrative Support
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Courtroom Procedures
- Real Estate Closing Assistance
- Electronic Communication
- Educational Settings
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Exceptional Oral Communication Skills
- Strategy Implementation
- Student Needs Assessments
- Faculty Communication
- Character Building
- Professional Relationships
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Public Speaking
- Instructional Assistance
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- PowerPoint
- Examination Administration
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Student Advisement
- Faculty Meeting Participation
- Social Skills
- Student Counseling
- Client Satisfaction
- Legal Research
- MS Office Proficiency
- Clerical Support
- Legal Documentation
- Executive Calendars
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Document Preparation
- Legal Solutions
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Information Compilation
- Call Forwarding
- Document and Correspondence
- Reading Comprehension
- Bill Clients
- Presentation Creation
- Documentation and Filing
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Employee Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Travel Arrangements
- Time Management
- Data Confidentiality
- Personalization Expertise
- Mail Sorting and Distribution
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Email Correspondence
- Administrative Duties
- Calendar Management
Accomplishments
- Legal Officer, Working Fingers Int’l Initiative, Asaba, Delta State
- Gender Protection Officer, Association Against Child Sexual Gender Based Violence (AACSGBV)
- Program Officer, Ideal Women Advancement Initiative and JD Development Foundation
- Secretary, Delta State Civil Social Organizations (CSOs) Observatory Group on ACJL
Affiliations
- Nigeria Bar Association
- Nigeria Bar Association Women Forum
- Mentee, National Institute For Leadership and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Associate
A.O. Odum & Co
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Lecturer
University of Calabar
02.2020 - Current
Personal Assistant to the Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant of the Governor on Revenue Matters
02.2017 - 12.2018
Legal Secretary
FONA Law House Consult
12.2015 - 02.2017
Assistant to the College Officer CBMS
Igbinedion University
04.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Laws - Law
University of Benin
Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B) - Law
University of Benin
Barrister At Law (BL) - Law
Nigeria Law School
Master of Science - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
National Open University of Nigeria
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