Mercy Nwulu
Antelope,CA
Summary
Accomplished Legal Officer with track record of providing excellent administrative support to professionals in highly confidential environment. Successfully coordinates strategic planning and implements activities to accomplish goals. Highly respected Board Secretary with strong knowledge of business secretarial processes. Demonstrates great tact in dealing with board members and stakeholders. Highly motivated with great financial accounting skills. Industrious and forward-thinking Senior Executive Assistant with over 23 years of experience in Legal environments. Handles strategic planning, operational and administrative requirements. Results-driven and hardworking with skill and resilience to achieve daily operational goals. Focused on maximizing executive productivity by providing exceptional service and coordinating team activities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Secretary
Delta Broadcasting Service
Asaba, Delta
01.2016 - Current
- Provided administrative support to the Board of Directors and Executive Director.
- Maintained board minutes, resolutions, reports, and other documents related to board activities.
- Assisted with preparation for board meetings including agenda items, materials and supplies.
- Managed relationships with external stakeholders such as legal counsels, auditors, vendors and others.
- Organized annual general meetings for members and shareholders of the organization.
- Developed agendas for Board Meetings in consultation with the Chairperson and Executive Director.
- Attended all Board meetings and took accurate records of proceedings.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing board operations.
- Prepared correspondence on behalf of the Board of Directors when requested by the Chairman or Executive Director.
Lawyer
Delta Broadcasting Service
Asaba, Delta
01.2001 - Current
- Reviewed and drafted legal documents, such as contracts and wills.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.
- Analyzed complex legal issues and provided advice to clients.
- Advised clients regarding business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
- Represented clients in court proceedings by examining witnesses and presenting evidence.
- Drafted pleadings for use in court proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes between parties.
- Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
- Counseled clients on various matters related to their legal rights and obligations.
- Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
- Filed appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests.
- Attended hearings in order to present evidence or make arguments before judges or juries.
- Researched new developments in the field of law in order to maintain professional knowledge base.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Nigeria
NSUKA, Nigeria05-2000
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Administrative Oversight
- Legal Administrative Support
- Office Administration
- Meeting Preparation
- Scheduling Meetings
- Conference Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- LLC
- BLC
- Body of Benchers
Certification
- Bachelors Degree
- Law Graduate Degree
Timeline
Board Secretary
Delta Broadcasting Service
01.2016 - Current
Lawyer
Delta Broadcasting Service
01.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Nigeria
- Bachelors Degree
- Law Graduate Degree
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