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Mary Asom

@maryasom1

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Detail-oriented legal professional, skilled in legal writing, advocacy, and organisational development.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply legal writing, advocacy, and HR skills in mission-driven organisations that value clear communication, people development, and social justice impact.

I am a detail-oriented legal professional with five years of multidisciplinary experience across legal practice, content writing, communications, program management, and human resources.

As a former State Counsel at the Federal Ministry of Justice, I developed strong legal research, drafting, and advisory skills and routinely translated complex legal issues into clear opinions and court-ready documents.

In communications and content roles I led editorial teams, created compelling digital content, and implemented content strategies that increased readership and engagement; I also moderated webinars and managed public relations activities to strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Currently serving as an HR Officer, I design and implement people management systems, support employee development and performance management, and contribute to resource mobilisation and program delivery; I seek roles that leverage my legal writing and advocacy skills to inform, educate, and drive social-justice impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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HR Officer

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Lex Initiative for Rights, Advocacy and Development

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year)

Led procurement strategies and implemented people management systems to improve organisational culture, provided HR support for employee development and conflict resolution, and moderated webinars to enhance staff engagement.

HR Operations Procurement Performance Management Conflict Resolution Organisational Development Employee Development

Content Writer

Kemi Filani News

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 (9 months)

Led the lifestyle section, overseeing, editing, and proofreading articles while developing content strategies that increased readership and engagement across digital platforms.

Content Strategy Editing Proofreading Digital Content Copywriting

State Counsel

Federal Ministry of Justice

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)

Conducted in-depth legal research and drafted legal opinions and court documents, attended court proceedings to support litigation and prepared counsel reports for clients.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Court Proceedings Case Management Legal Analysis Document Review Advocacy

Extern

Yusuf Ali & Co

Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 (4 months)

Assisted with legal research and document preparation, managed court calendars and filing processes to reduce document loss, and supported client relations through timely information provision.

Legal Research Document Management Client Communication Data Compilation Case Preparation Administrative Support

Extern

Federal Ministry of Justice

Apr 2022 - May 2022 (1 month)

Observed court proceedings, participated in mentoring sessions, and maintained communication between the presiding judge, court staff, and externs to support daily court activities.

Court Observation Communication Procedural Support Judicial Administration