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
|Administrative Assistant
Abuja, Nigeria
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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.
Abuja, Nigeria
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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.
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.