CHIBUIKE MAURICE ONWUKAMUCHE
Legal Practitioner (Nigeria). Law student (Australia)
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Talented Legal Practitioner with 10+ years post call experience in Civil and Criminal Litigation in the Nigerian Bar. Adept at settlement of pleadings and processes in complex civil cases especially in areas of commercial law, labour law and contract. Eager to advance knowledge in a more competitive and challenging environment and in search of a paralegal position at respected firm where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
NCN & Partners Lawfirm
Umuahia, Abia State, Umuahia, Abia State
01.2016 - Current
- Successfully conducted over 20 civil and criminal cases
- Achieved advantageous pre-trial settlement in a Banker - customer dispute involving an elderly woman
- Successfully solicited in cases involving protection of child’s right including grant of custody and residency order(s) both local and international
- Settled pleadings and handled briefs for learned Colleagues and Law Firms in other States of the Country.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation for the Partnership to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Associate
Justice Law Office ( Ibinaukwu Chambers)
, Umuahia, Abia State
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared pleadings and court processes
- Provided insightful and in-depth research
- Was part of a team involved in prosecuting over 50 cases including election petitions and pre-election cases.
- Provided administrative assistant and day to day case files management and diary update for the Principal in Chambers.
- Vetted pleadings, correspondences, agreements and other legal documents for the Principal in Chambers before dispatch or filing in court.
- Had the responsibility of mentoring new intakes to adapt seamlessly to the workings of the Law Firm.
Associate
A.A. Obo & Associates
Obubra. Cross Rivers State, Obubra, Cross Rivers State
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Prosecuted about 3 Pro-bono cases as part of my National Youth Service Scheme Obligation
- Assisted the Principal in Chambers in settlement of pleadings and case trials in court.
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs of the Law Firm dictated.
- Worked as Personal Assistant, Legal Secretary and Associate for the Principal in Chambers.
- Provided insightful legal research and drafted numerous pleadings, correspondences and legal documents for the Principal in Chambers.
- Provided case diary management and case file management for the Principal in Chambers.
- Ensured daily update of the case diary and case files for smooth running of the Law Firm.
Education
Barrister And Solicitor At Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
Lagos State11.2012
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State09.2011
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Federal Government College Okigwe
Imo State2004
J.D. - Law
University of New South Wales
Sidney Australia 2022.09 - Current
Skills
- Excellent legal research and
- Writing skills
- Good oral and written
- Communication
- Adaptable to change
- Excellent at trial preparation
- Settlement of pleadings
- Excellent advocacy skills
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Evidence Gathering
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Assisting Legal Professionals
- Court Policies and Programs
Affiliations
Member Nigerian Bar Association, Umuahia Branch, Member Eastern Bar Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association. Member Young Lawyers Forum of the Nigerian Bar Asociation 2014-2019. Attended and participated in the National Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. 2015-2018, 2020. Attended and participated in the National Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, Young Lawyers Forum 2015 and 2016.
football, jogging,dead-lifting and traveling.
watching football helps me relieve stress. jogging and dead-lifting help me keep fit and strong, while traveling gives me the required exposure and socialization.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
J.D. - Law
University of New South Wales
2022.09 - Current
Partner
NCN & Partners Lawfirm
01.2016 - Current
Associate
Justice Law Office ( Ibinaukwu Chambers)
01.2014 - 12.2015
Associate
A.A. Obo & Associates
10.2012 - 11.2013
Barrister And Solicitor At Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Federal Government College Okigwe
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