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Achievements:- Observed and analyzed court proceedings to gain practical insights into legal processes and courtroom dynamics.- Collaborated with legal professionals to discuss and exchange ideas on current legal issues, contributing solutions to identified problems and staying informed on the latest legal developments and laws.Vice President, NYSC CDS Group (Sustainable Developmental Goals)- Led Initiatives at Correctional Centre: Organized visits to encourage inmates towards reformation and positive change.- Primary School Outreach Programs: Conducted educational sessions on the importance of education for all genders, discussed future career possibilities like becoming lawyers, and provided talks on hygiene while distributing soaps, detergents, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.- Secondary School Outreach Programs: Led initiatives to educate students on the importance of sanitary hygiene for both males and females, and distributed sanitary pads.

Conducted legal research to aid about 50 cases, and drafted legal documents.Collaborated with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and participated in court proceedings.Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and client meetings.Conducted legal research, drafted memos, and contributed to case analysis.Gained exposure to civil, corporate and criminal law and observed courtroom proceedings.Responsibilities:Drafting Legal DocumentsLegal ResearchDrafting Contracts and other Legal DocumentsPreparing and Filing Legal DocumentsInterviewing Clients and WitnessesConducting Legal ResearchPreparing Briefs, Motions, Petitions, andOther Legal DocumentsAssisting with LitigationAttending Court Hearings and DepositionsResearching Legislative Histories

Providing administrative supportCommunicating effectivelyPerforming initial screening of clientsPreparing Court Statements and FormsManaging Records, Projects, and Calendars.Transcribing and Proofreading Legal DocumentsCollecting and delivering documentsManaging diaries and making travel arrangements for one or more lawyersSupporting Legal ResearchPreparing and Filing Legal DocumentsWriting Case Briefs and synopsis of Depositions, Contracts, and TestimonyConducting thorough Statistical/Documentary ResearchPreserving an Updated Case Record SystemAnswering Phone Calls: Taking notes/messages and redirecting calls when appropriateMaintaining and Updating Inventories of Contact Details

Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.Assisting clients in finding their way around the office.Annuncing clients as necessary.Helping maintain workplace security by issuing, checking, and collecting badges as necessary and maintaining visitor logs.Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes, and making travel plans.Preparing meeting and training rooms.Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary.Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks.Performing ad-hoc administrative duties.Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls.Sorting and distributing mail.Hiring, managing, and developing the junior administrative team.Provide excellent customer service.Scheduling appointments.Legal ResearchCase AnalysisContract NegotiationClient CounselingTrial PreparationLegal DraftingMS Word/Excel savvyAlternative Dispute Resolution