Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Interests
Writting Short Drama, Listining to Music, Travelling, Cooking
Affiliations
Timeline
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STELLA OKWUNZE

STELLA OKWUNZE

LEGAL PRACTITIONER
AWKA,ANAMBRA

Summary

ABOUT ME : An Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team, provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements, organized and dependable. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Hardworking and a passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position with your organization. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, communication skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Meticulous in my Approach to work.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Litigation Lawyer

RAPHAEL. O. NZEKWE & co.
AWKA
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
  • Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings and hearings.
  • Drafted motions, petitions.
  • Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  • Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
  • Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.

Legal Practitioner

Mkpuorah & Co. Ibide Chambers
Awka
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Examine and report newly published laws, acts and regulations including finding out how these new laws affect the legal practice
  • Legal drafting and documentation
  • Conduct legal research on various legal issues
  • Provide and keeps comprehensive report on matters to be instituted in court
  • Proffer legal counsel and legal representation of clients in court
  • Provide legal advice to clients and Supervision of Junior Lawyers

Legal Research Assistant

Ministry of Justice
Kano
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prosecution of criminal cases in court
  • Legal Advice on criminal matters to the police and institution of prosecution against defendants
  • Drafting and documentation of legal documents
  • Supervises the execution of court decisions and conduct and directs investigations
  • Extern
  • Akunebu, Akunebu & Co., Utako Abj
  • 2015
  • Providing insight while assisting to build a solid case for client
  • Drafting documents under the supervision of Senior Lawyers in the firm
  • Assist in legal research on legal issues and other Administrative duties
  • Review and proofreading agreements including legal processes.

Education

Master of Arts - International Law And Jurisprudence

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Okija Campus (LLM)
Awka Anambra State
10.2018 - Current

Call To Bar Certificate ( LLB ) - LAW

Nigerian Law School Bagauda Campus
Bagauda Kano, Kano State
11.2015 - 06.2016

LLB - Law

MAdonna University Okiija Campus
Ihiala Local Government Area Of Anambra State
10.2009 - 08.2014

Skills

Civil law and Property Law

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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through Investigations and Settlements
  • Achieved Results by completing cases and getting judgement or settling the parties amicably with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved Results by introducing the use of software's for cases and research.
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Achieved Results through effectively helping with drafting, filling and documentation of cases, legal representations etc.







Additional Information

Am a deligent and highly Organized professional with experience in Litigation, Legal Drafting and documentation, Advocacy, am a very good Negotiator,Eloquent and have a great communication skill, Meticulous in my Approach to work, with a mind - set to work in an organization where I can contribute my quota efficiently through strategic professionalism, hard work, and dynamism adding value, experience and initializing innovative ideas which will help to achieve stipulated goals and objectives In the organization. Am an accomplished Litigation Lawyer.

Interests

Volunteering and community development

Sports

Culinary Skills

Reading

Writing short drama

Yoga

Humanitarian services

Writting Short Drama, Listining to Music, Travelling, Cooking

  • Travelling for me was born out of curiosity, and my desire to see other places and also to prove to myself that am not afraid of stepping outside my comfort zone and learning new things.
  • Writing short drama started when i was in my junior secondary school, I joined this drama group in church and we were giving a topic to write on and amongst all the people that submitted mine was selected and used. since then i started writing for the group and other drama groups around the area. however now i just write to relax and think and because i enjoy it.
  • Listening to Music to music is a past time i learnt while in the university, i enjoy music a lot because it helps me relax. Listening to music lowers stress and elevates my mood. It strengthens my learning and memory abilities, too.
  • Cooking has been and still is something i love doing, i do it mostly in my free time. “Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a keen interest in cooking. I love making food that tastes great and makes people happy.” I love the satisfaction on people's face after eating .

Affiliations

Nigerian Bar association


British Nigeria Law Forum


Davina Care Foundation


Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum

Timeline

Litigation Lawyer

RAPHAEL. O. NZEKWE & co.
01.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - International Law And Jurisprudence

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Okija Campus (LLM)
10.2018 - Current

Legal Practitioner

Mkpuorah & Co. Ibide Chambers
01.2017 - 12.2022

Call To Bar Certificate ( LLB ) - LAW

Nigerian Law School Bagauda Campus
11.2015 - 06.2016

Legal Research Assistant

Ministry of Justice
01.2015 - 01.2016

LLB - Law

MAdonna University Okiija Campus
10.2009 - 08.2014
STELLA OKWUNZELEGAL PRACTITIONER