Vincent Kaosisochukwu Ibekwe
Law/Administration/Services
Plymouth
Summary
A passionate and focused first class solicitor, seeking to leverage proven commercial, trial, preparation, and negotiation skills in the legal industry. My legal work experience has attracted me to business law, where I feel that the skills I have gained from my law degree, work and other activities will be highly valued.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prison Officer
His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
Gloucestershire
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
Legal Associate
G. Elias
Lagos
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Co-authored ' Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards: Nigeria' in The Global Arbitration Review.
Legal Intern
Allen & Marylebone Law
Onitsha
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State,
Ile Ife, Nigeria 03.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literary Studies
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nsukka, Nigeria 01.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Criminal laws
File and records management
Commercial Awareness
Communication Skills
Knowledge of law Practices, Protocols and Regulations
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Team Work
Crime Prevention
Drafting Legal Documents
Medical Law
Publications
- Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards: Nigeria https://globalarbitrationreview.com/insight/know-how/challenging-and-enforcing-arbitration-awards/report/nigeria
- Trade Secrets V Consumer Protection in Nigeria https://www.gelias.com/news/publication-trade-secrets-v-consumer-protection-in-nigeria
- IP Rights for Works Produced by Artificial Intelligence https://www.gelias.com/news/publication-trade-secrets-v-consumer-protection-in-nigeria
Timeline
Prison Officer
His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
03.2023 - Current
Legal Associate
G. Elias
06.2021 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
Allen & Marylebone Law
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Law - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State,
03.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literary Studies
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka
01.2007 - 01.2011