SHOLA SCOTTS ADEKOYA Toronto, Ontario 416-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(June 2023- Present ) Nia Law Office, Toronto (A REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM)

Legal Clerk/ Assistant

Client Relations and Communication: Communicate with clients, real estate agents, and other stakeholders to provide updates on legal matters and address inquiries.

Document Preparation: Draft and prepare legal documents such as purchase agreements, lease agreements, contracts, and other legal forms related to real estate transactions.

Title Research and Examination: Conduct title searches to verify the ownership history and ensure there are no liens or encumbrances on the property. Assist in examining title reports

Due Diligence: Support due diligence efforts by collecting and organizing relevant legal documents, conducting research, and preparing reports for review.

Closing Procedures: Coordinate and assist in the closing process for real estate transactions, including the preparation of closing documents and ensuring all legal requirements are met.

Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to legal professionals, including managing schedules, organizing meetings, and maintaining legal files.

Contract Review: Review and analyze contracts related to real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and identifying potential risks.

Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant real estate laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Dispute Resolution: Assist in the resolution of legal disputes related to real estate transactions, including preparing documentation for mediation, arbitration, or litigation as needed.

(August 2021- June 2023 ) Tenacious Thriving Talents Consulting, Toronto, Toronto

Legal Clerk/Assistant

Sales- Had targets and sold and marketed company services over phones, emails and physically

Client Communication: Communicated with clients, employers, and opposing parties to gather information and provide updates on case progress. Act as a liaison between the legal team and clients to address inquiries and ensure clear communication

Legal Research: Conducted research on labor laws, regulations, and precedents to provide attorneys with up-to-date information. Summarized and analyzed legal issues related to employment, discrimination, wage and hour laws, and other labor-related matters.

Document Preparation: Drafted legal documents such as employment contracts, termination letters, and settlement agreements.

Case Management: Assisted Lawyers in managing caseloads related to law matters.

Legal Compliance: Stay informed about changes in labor laws and regulations at both federal and state levels.

Employment Dispute Resolution: Assist in the resolution of employment-related disputes, including discrimination claims, wrongful termination cases, and harassment allegations.

Legal Administration: Provide administrative support to legal professionals, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.

(May 2007- August 2021) Resource Intermediaries Group

Company Secretary and Legal Adviser

Client Relationship Management and Sales- Had targets and sold and marketed company services over phones, emails and physically

Legal Compliance: Ensured compliance with labor laws, regulations, and industrial relations. Regularly updated organization on changes in labor legislation and advise

Customer Service and Client Relations: Delivered admirable customer service in meeting client needs and tactfully address potentially volatile situations involving distressed clients with empathy.

Employee Relations: Provided legal guidance on employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and disputes. Conducted workplace investigations, prepare reports, and recommend resolutions.

Policy Development: Drafted, reviewed, and updated employment policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practices. Advised on the development of policies related to DEI

Contract Review and Drafting: Reviewed and drafted employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and other employment-related documents. Ensured contractual agreements comply with laws

Dispute Resolution: Managed resolution processes like mediation and arbitration.

October 2006 – August 2007– Admiralty Resource Services (Law Office)

Legal Clerk

Reviewed, prioritized, summarized, and recorded all new legal files and Pleadings in file management database.

Maintained all statistical data relating to legal files and documents for accuracy, maintenance, and dissemination of file management information.

Prepared and processed legal documents from research, precedents or information provided by lawyers and other officials, e.g., pleadings, factums, notices of motion, books of authorities.

Organized and coordinated meetings, proceedings/court appearances appointments and conferences/courses; arranged travel and accommodation and prepared/distributing agenda.

January 2006 - September 2021 – Hebron Love and Care Home

Humanitarian Program Coordinator/ Human Resource Officer (Part Time)

Managed humanitarian programs and projects, working directly with the vulnerable

Collaborated with organizations such as Care for all, Red Cross, and others to address the needs of senior people at risk

Demonstrated values and ethics in providing support and assistance to vulnerable seniors Conducted interviews to elicit and verify information, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Applied effective communication skills, both written and oral, to compile reports, make decisions, and provide recommendations based on interview findings.

Managed and coordinated cases for vulnerable populations, demonstrating a deep understanding of trauma-informed care.

Provided support to individuals who have experienced trauma, showcasing empathy, sensitivity, and a client-centered approach.

Developed and implemented case plans, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive and individualized services

VOLUNTEER WORK

August 2023-Till Date-: Faculty Council Member at Osgood law School, York University: Various committees in Osgoode decide on actions, then, they present their findings and bring a motion to Faculty Council for discussion and approvals or otherwise: https://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/

August 2023-Till Date- Professional Graduate Studies Council Member : Members research and guide creation and selection of professional courses in Osgoode law school. https://osgoodpd.ca/

June 2022 till date – Coaching and Mentoring Youths at Youth Unlimited, Toronto); Volunteered in various capacities in the vision to cultivate relationships with youths who are mentored and cared for towards the goal of bringing positive changes to the community https://www.yugta.ca/

2021 December till date – Mentoring and Teaching Teenagers at Grace Teens: Volunteering to provide mentoring and teaching to teenager to help guide their decisions in to adulthood https://gracelifetoronto.ca/

January 2007- December 2021 – Volunteer Member at Hebron Love and Care Home- A not for profit organization that takes care of senior citizens. https://www.facebook.com/hebronloveandcare/

Louder than Words, Toronto- Tree Planting Volunteer- A not-for- profit organization dedicated to saving the planet.

ALL CERTIFICATIONS

Principled and Persuasive Negotiator- Yale University, USA

Corporate and Commercial Law – University of Illinois

International Business Law Specialization - University of Colorado Boulder, USA

Diploma in Law- Lagos State University

Professional Diploma in HR- Chattered Institute for Personnel Development, Lagos

Cognitive Behavioural Course- Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, Scotland

The Digital Customer Experience – Chattered Institute of Marketing, UK

Marketing and Digital Strategy - Chattered Institute of Marketing, UK

Advanced Management Development – Centre for Management Development, Lagos

Communication Skills Management – Lagos Business School

Design Thinking Certification – Andy Woynaroski, Poland

Basic Management Development- Centre for Management Development, Lagos

PUBLICATION

Building and sustaining an outsourcing business in a country – (Business Day)

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