MERCY TOLULOPE AKEREDOLU

Legal Practitioner | Litigation & Dispute Resolution Specialist

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 Experience

Administrative Assistant

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

Jan 2022 - May 2024

Abuja, NG

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.

  • 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.

Legal Trainee / Litigation Associate

Federal Ministry of Justice

Sep 2020 - May 2024

Abuja, NG

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.

  • 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

Law

Nigerian Law School

Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

NG

Law

Ekiti State University

Sep 2013 - Aug 2018

NG

Certificates

Associate, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

Jan 2020

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