OKORIE PRISCA CHINASA

I am committed to delivering insightful and effective solutions to complex legal, social and community challenges. I have a proven track record of successfully managing high-stakes cases, demonstrating proficiency in legal analysis, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. I am keen on services to nation-building. A member of the Association of Judges of Customary Courts of Nigeria (AJUCCON) Abia State chapter and the Nigeria Bar Association (Aba Branch) respectively with good standings. I have also achieved advantageous settlement in 90% of cases.

PERSONAL DATA

• Gender: Female

• Nationality: Nigerian

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Abia State Judiciary January 2012 - till date

Job Title: Magistrate – Chairman, Customary Court

• Judicial Decision-making

• Case Management

• Legal Interpretation

• Legal Advice and Counselling

• Sound judgement and Resolutions

• Community Outreach and Dispute Resolution (Locus Inquo) Abia State Ministry of Justice April 2007 - January 2012 Job Title: State Counsel

• Legal Advice and Counsel

• Representation in litigation

• Staff training, legal ideation, and capacity-building

• Legal Research and Risk Management

• Directorate of Public Prosecution

• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Dr. A. N. Amole & Associates May 2005 - March 2007 Job Title: General Counsel

• Legal Advisory

• Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• Training and Education

• Client Relations

• Contract Review and Negotiation

• Legal Compliance

• Policy Development, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Dr. A. N. Amole & Associates February 2004 - January 2005 Job Title: NYSC (National Youth Service Corps Attache)

• Legal Research and Correspondence

• Representation in litigation

• Documentations and General Office Maintenance

• Policy Analysis and Evaluations of Legal Impact

• Client Briefing and Negotiations

• Case on-boarding and Official Briefings

• Court Appearances and Representations

• Researching on Case Precedents and Relatable Judgements/Rulings

• Recordings of Court Proceedings

Address: 96 Cameroun Road, Abia State.

Nigeria

Mobile: +234 803-***-****

E-mail: ad3yvz@r.postjobfree.com

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Barrister at Law

Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria

2004

LL. B

WASSCE

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Community Secondary School, Enugu, Nigeria 1999

2001

VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP

Treasurer - Association of Judges of Customary Courts of Nigeria (AJUCCON) Abia State chapter Chairman Board of Trustees - Echoes of the mother and child (An NGO) Member - The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Member - Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Member - Nigerian Law Society Community (NLSC)

Member - Nigerian Bar Association’s Women Forum (NBAWF) Member - Catholic Women Association (CWO)

PERSONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Good team player with sound judgement. Ability to learn new experiences through training. Microsoft office user. A motivator with quality delivery. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively through active negotiations. Ability to work under little or no supervision and meet delivery deadlines. Skilled in alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) with ethics INTERESTS

• Mediation and Peace Ambassador

• volunteering

• Travelling and meeting new friends

• Nigerian cuisines expert

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