Lilian Omeiza
@lilianomeiza
Legal Officer with 3+ years drafting and reviewing legal documents, supporting litigation and arbitration with professionalism.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Legal Officer with over Three (3) years of experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents, working with clients, and carrying out tasks involving litigation and arbitration. I’m passionate about understanding and handling legal matters, and I bring strong written and verbal Communication skills with high attention to detail.
In my current role at Lawfield Partners, I communicate and negotiate with clients, offer accurate and timely counsel, and draft, type, and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. I also conduct research and information gathering to aid legal processes, and I deploy my understanding of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to help clients settle disputes more quickly and efficiently.
Earlier, I supported legal matters through litigation and administrative work, including preparing case briefs and minutes of trials, drafting legal documents, and researching legal issues. I’m presently seeking an opportunity as a legal officer to further hone these Skills and bring value to the organization I work with.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Officer
Lawfield Partners
Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Communicate and negotiate with clients, providing accurate and timely legal counsel. Draft, type, and review contracts and conduct legal research, using ADR to help resolve disputes more quickly and efficiently.
Litigation Secretary (Legal Extern)
Arthur Obi San & Associates
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 (5 months)
Provided administrative support for litigation matters, including conducting research and preparing case briefs. Communicated with clients about their cases and prepared minutes of trials upon attendance.
Legal Officer (NYSC)
National Law Reform Commission
Jul 2021 - May 2022 (10 months)
Drafted legal documents and conducted legal research on behalf of the department.
Legal Officer (Intern)
Lawfield Partners
Jul 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Worked directly with clients by interviewing them to obtain information for their cases. Prepared and filed legal documents with courts and other relevant agencies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus
Barrister-at-Law, Law
Completed legal training at the Nigerian Law School (Yola campus) in 2023, leading to call to the bar.
Adeleke University, Ede
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
2016 - 2020
Grade: Second Class Upper
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Adeleke University, graduating with a Second Class Upper.
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