MERCY TOLULOPE AKEREDOLU

Legal Practitioner | Litigation & Dispute Resolution Specialist
Kubwa, NG.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven Legal Practitioner with 5+ years of experience, including certified Associate Membership with the Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators. Proven expertise in litigation, legal analysis, contract management, and dispute resolution, demonstrated by a 70% court win rate and 80% case resolution for the Federal Government of Nigeria. Adept at providing strategic legal counsel, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving organizational objectives within diverse legal areas.

Work

Director, Civil Litigation and Public Law Department, Federal Ministry of Justice
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Administrative Assistant

Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Provided essential administrative and legal support to the Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, streamlining operations and facilitating high-level communication and document management.

Highlights

Managed complex calendars, scheduled high-level meetings, and coordinated travel for the Director, optimizing their time and productivity.

Served as the primary liaison between the Director, Ministry staff, and external stakeholders, streamlining communication and information flow.

Drafted critical legal documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.

Developed and maintained an efficient office filing system, enhancing document retrieval and organizational effectiveness.

Screened and prioritized communications, effectively handling requests and queries to support the Director's strategic objectives.

Federal Ministry of Justice
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Legal Trainee / Litigation Associate

Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Served as a Legal Trainee, providing comprehensive legal support and representation to the Federal Ministry of Justice, significantly contributing to successful litigation outcomes and legal advisory services.

Highlights

Represented the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Honourable Attorney General in over 100 court trials, achieving a significant 70% win rate.

Conducted extensive legal research and drafted critical court motions, contributing to the favorable resolution of 80% of cases for the Federal Government.

Implemented a digital organization system for case files and evidence, significantly improving case preparation time and overall efficiency.

Mentored junior associates, enhancing their case resolution rates and boosting overall departmental efficiency.

Provided timely and accurate legal opinions to the Attorney General, ensuring compliance and strategic decision-making.

Education

Nigerian Law School
Nigeria

BL

Law

Ekiti State University
Nigeria

LLB

Law

Certificates

Associate, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

Issued By

Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

Skills

Legal Expertise

Legal Research, Mediation, Advocacy, Corporate Law, Litigation Pleading, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Compliance, Document Drafting, Legal Advice, Information Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Dispute Resolution.

Professional Skills

Problem Solving, Solution Finding, Communication Adaptability, Time Management, People Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Applied Intellectual Ability, Information Analysis, Pressure Handling, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Report Generation, Administrative Support, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented.