Oluchi Chilaka is a Nigerian legal practitioner with over 10 years of experience. She has worked as a counsel at J.O Olueh & Co. since 2015 and previously worked as an associate at Uwazurike & Associates from 2013-2014. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Olabisi Onabanjo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 after completing the Nigerian Law School program. Her experience includes litigation, contract drafting and review, legal research and opinion writing. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and has certifications in alternative dispute resolution.

1. OLUCHI CHILAKA
OLUCHI CHILAKA.
Contact Address: 34A Olaide-Awoye Street, Ilasamaja,
Mushin, Lagos state, Nigeria.
+234(0)8030473452
Date of birth: 20th June 1986
E-mail: chilakaoluchi@gmail.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT: A professional and ADR certified legal practitioner with experience in legal
practitioning. I am an organized and efficient person, with precise approach to
problem-solving that has produced excellent results to date. Able to manage own time
effectively, and prioritize workload. Experienced in working to tight deadlines and
under considerable pressure. Friendly and approachable with excellent interpersonal
and team spirit.
EDUCATION: Barrister-at-Law (B.L), Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja.
[Oct.2011-Nov.2012]
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State Nigeria.
Honors:2nd
Class Honors [Nov.2004–Aug.2010]
WAEC / SSCE cert, Igbo-Owu Secondary School, Mushin Lagos
[Dec. 1997- May.2003]
WORK EXPERIENCE : J.O Olueh & Co. Ebute-Metta, Lagos State.
Counsel [Jan. 2015- till date]
JOB PROFILE:
 HandlingLitigationmattersinCourt.
 Drafting,Vetting,Perusing&ReviewingCorporate/commercial Contract
documentsandotherLegal Documents
 Writinglegal opinion
 Maintainingproperrecordsof company’scorporate documents.
 Attendingandpreparingminutes of corporate meetingsonbehalfof the
Company
 Saddled with the task of applying and obtaining Governor’s Consent for our
prospective Clients at the Land Registry.
 Preparing and filingof Motion Papers at Court Registry.
 RenderingSecretarial andancillaryservicestocorporate Clients.
 Preparing of incorporation forms to be filedat Corporate Affairs Commission.
 Filingof all relevantstatutoryreturnswithCorporate AffairsCommissionon
behalf of corporate Clients
 Legal representation of the interest of clients at corporate meetings to wit:
Corporate Affairs Commission, various ministriessuch as Ministry of Justice,
Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Lands and Environment etc.
 Provisionof Immigrationrelatedservices toClients.
 ConductingSearchesatLands Registry,Corporate AffairsCommission,Probate
Registryetc

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 Doing any other thing or such things that are incidental to the day to day
running of the law firm.
Uwazurike & Associates Surulere, Lagos State.
Associate [Oct.2013-Dec.2014]
JOB PROFILE:
 Attending court proceedings, taking down proceedings at the court and
responsible for taking dates of next adjourned dates incidental to the progress
of the case.
 Saddled with the task of acknowledging letters sent to us by our clients and
also reverting back to them on instructions given.
 Saddled with the task of applying and obtaining Governor’s Consent for our
prospective Clients at the Land Registry.
 Preparing and filingof Motion Papers at court registry.
 Preparing of incorporation forms to be filedat Corporate Affairs Commission.
 Legal representation of the firm at Corporate Affairs Commission, various
ministriessuch as Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Lands
and Environment etc. to resolve issues brought forward to us by clients.
 Doing any other thing or such things that are incidental to the day to day
running of the law firm.
ECM Terminals LTD. Calabar, Cross-River.
Personal assistant to the Chief Security Officer (NYSC) [Nov.2012-Oct. 2013]
JOB PROFILE:
 Day-to-Day inspection of various beats at the terminal.
 Taking attendance of security personnel at various beats of the terminal.
 Documentation of incoming and outgoing mails.
 Attending security meetings incidental to the progress of the company.
 Preparation of mails to be dispatched to various beats as well as organizations.
 Secretarial duties to the Chief Security Officer to mention but a few: taking
minutes of meetings, typing letters,designating information to various
departments.
GBAJA & PARTNERS Surulere, Lagos.
Internship [Mar. 2012-May 2012]
JOB PROFILE
 Writinglegal opinion
 PerusingLegal Documents
ANOZIEI.MGBEMENA& ASSOCIATES Festac, Lagos.
Internship [ Oct. 2010 - Nov. 2010]
JOB PROFILE
 PerusingLegal Documents

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PICECO NIGERIA LTD. Ilasamaja, Lagos.
Vacation job [Mar. 2007-Aug. 2007]
JOB PROFILE
• Screening & Selection of prospective work force required by the clients, in
various fieldssuch as Administration, Accounts, Technical and Non-Technical
areas.
• Preparation of weekly/monthlyroster of Job Assignments.
• Preparation of Estimation/Quotation for WORN OFF job contracts,
• Preparation of Payrolls, overtime and other benefitsof workers.
• Computerize and submit monthly wage billsto Clientsand ensure timely
payments
• Daily Petty cash transaction and office accounts.
• Maintain proper records and submit same to Parastatals and other
Government Agencies like Labor & Productivity, Internal Revenue Service, etc.
IT SKILLS
AND CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
AND CERTIFICATIONS
 Microsoft Office Suite Proficient : Microsoft Word, Excel (Spreadsheet)and
PowerPoint Presentations
 Professional Internet proficiency
 Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Nigeria (ICSAN)
(Student member)
 Certificate of proficiency in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mediation,
Arbitration etc. (2012)
PERSONAL
PROFILE:
REFEREES
 Possess high leadership responsiveness.
 Possess high level of adaptability with physical and mental alertness.
 I act on given instructions to produce optimum results.
 I am a good team player, hard-working, and a dedicated professional.
 I also possess ability to work under pressure with limited supervision.
 Interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict resolution skills.
 Excellent communication and training skills.
 Analytical, managerial, and strategic planning abilities.
Chief Anayo Goddy Uwazurike
Principal Counsel
Uwazurike & Associate
55,Adelabu, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria.
+2348035765079
Mr. Tony Oyero
Senior lecturer (Faculty of Law )
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
+2348034129607

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