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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Senior and experienced solicitor and advocate of Ghana with over 21 years experience with proven expertise in legal practice , team leadership and farm administration. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. Work directly with employees to improve strategies and optimize performance.

Organized and motivated Senior and young lawyers /employees eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Motivated law students seeking internship in legal and court room practice to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.

I have also attended recent law fairs ,continued legal Education organized by the Ghana Bar Association,Worksops on new laws and amendments-benefitted immensely from those trainings and found same to be inspiring and helpful to my career as a lawyer

Skills
  • Receiving clients instructions
  • Preparation of legal briefs
  • Presentation of cases in Court and arbitrary proceedings
  • Documentation skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Attending clients meetings and advising on legal matters
  • Legal opinion writing for clients
  • Drafting legal contracts and agreements for clients
  • Attending conferences and meetings on behalf of clients
  • Advising on labour and employment related issues
  • Undertaking negotiations in maritime and shipping cases overseas
  • Applying to court for warrant for arrests of ships and cargo
  • Release of vessels through court orders
  • Hiring and recruitment
  • Team Supervision
  • Work scheduling
  • Safety practices
  • Report writing
Experience
Poultry Farmer, 04/2015 - Current
Fatima Gambo Fams City, STATE,
  • Maintained financial accounts to track expenses and monitor budgets.
  • Maintained quality control by inspecting products and correcting deficiencies.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Inspected [Type] structures regularly to identify maintenance needs and coordinate skilled repairs.
  • Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
  • Handled money by accurately setting up registers, balancing drawers and preparing daily deposits.
  • Maximized branding initiatives by using customer data and market trends in strategic planning.
  • Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
  • Implemented measures to prevent problems with diseases, parasites and insect infestations.
  • Developed, implemented and updated standard operating procedures to keep employees working consistently.
  • Oversaw selection and purchase of routine supplies and special equipment purchases as part of yearly budget.
  • Resolved escalated customer concerns smoothly and with utmost professionalism to protect business reputation.
  • Coordinated clerical, recordkeeping and marketing strategies to enhance business operations and boost profits.
  • Performed first aid and treated personnel wounds caused by sharp tools and equipment immediately, which reduced incidences of infection.
Board of Directors Member, 09/2014 - Current
YARB Rural Bank City, STATE,

As Audit committee,I review the budgets of the Bank to ensure financial prudence

  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with industry leaders.
  • Developed tailored business strategies, outlined long term goals and smaller milestones to keep company moving forward.
  • Reviewed operational activities for results purposes to better determine which strategies were working and which ones required improvements.
  • Improved organizational processes and regulatory compliance by implementing new personnel structure with clear-cut roles and responsibilities.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.
  • Collaborated with small business stakeholders to ascertain key details about goals and products and services offered by the bank to them.
  • Verified operational viability by overseeing marketing and sales, budget controls and expense management.
  • Oversaw strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce business mission.
  • Managed budget and developed innovative financial controls tools, resulting in improved accuracy and better accountability for department heads.
  • Established new workflow and employee training processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained strong business relationships between branches and departments.
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Promoted brand awareness by increasing market penetration across markets.
  • Exceeded deposit goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing customer base as well as strategically attracting new customers
Dairy Farmer, 12/2012 - Current
Fatima Gambo Farms City, STATE,
  • Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment, including [Type] and [Type].
  • Interacted with vets, farm advisers, and other contractors.
  • Managed health, breeding, and mating of [Number] cows.
  • Planned and managed amount of food given to cows to control costs.
  • Maintained farming and financial records.
  • Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Ordered, received and stocked new shrubbery, trees, flowers and supplies.
  • Developed, implemented and updated standard operating procedures to keep employees working consistently.
  • Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
  • Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
  • Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of ranch.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events and crops.
  • Oversaw more than 26 personnel and delivered mentorship and training to promote increased productivity.
  • Performed first aid and treated personnel wounds caused by sharp tools and equipment immediately, which reduced incidences of infection.
Senior Legal Advocate and Solicitor, 10/1999 - Current
Legal Services City, STATE,
  • Member,Ghana Bar Association with membership # 3114
  • Member ,Ghana Muslims lawyers Forum
  • Former member,American Bar Association
  • Advised clients regarding legal matters, including business transactions and claims liability.
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
  • Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
  • Partnered with legal staff, office of the attorney General and other law enforcement agencies to optimize favorable outcomes.
  • Worked with Board of Directors of Tema Oil Refinery ,Ghana National Petroleum and National Security to ensure the safety arrival of Ghana’s crude oil which was wrongfully taken to the High Seas by Greek chartered vessels in 2001.
  • Handled several other maritime cases involving the Government of Ghana and other foreign vessels
  • Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
  • Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with District ,Circuit ,High Court,Appeals Court and Supreme court as required.
  • Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
  • Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
  • Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
  • Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
  • Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
  • Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to clients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Provided legal research work to former Chief Justice ,the Late Justice Kingsley Acquah, former Speaker Bamford ADDO ,Justice AKB Ampiah personal advisor to current Chief Justice ,His Lordship Kwasi Anin Yeboa
  • Legal advisor to the late Former Vice-President of Ghana,Alhaji Aliu Mahama
  • Legal Advisor to former National Security Coordinator,Francis Poku
  • Legal Advisor to former Director General of Criminal investigations Department of Police Service ,Maame Yaa Tiwaa ADDO Danquah
  • Legal advisor to Former Defence Minister ,Lt Gen Joseph Henry Smith
  • Legal Advisor East legal Executives Fitness Club.
National Service Person, 10/1999 - 10/2000
National Service Secretariat City, STATE,

As Research Assistant to the then Chief Justice,the Late Kingsley Acquah,Mrs Justice Bamford ADDO and Justice AKB Ampiah .

I conducted research into legal

Materials for the above justices for their Judgements ,attended Judicial conferences on their behalf,Arbitration seminars and case conferences in chambers

National Service Person, 10/1992 - 10/1993
National Service Secretariat City, STATE,

Teaching at Islamic Educational Unit ,Kand,Accra.English and Mathematics

Education and Training
Bachelor of Law: Law (Pre-Law), Expected in 06/1997
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University of Ghana - Accra, GT Accra
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Ghana School of Law - Accra, GT Accra
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Ghana School of Law - Accra, GT Accra
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Law of contract,Ghana legal systems , constitutional law,International law and Investment ,Jurisprudence, law of Taxation,Law of Evidence ,Legal Ethics ,Insurance Law,Trade Marks law

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Tamale Secondary School - Tamale , Norther Reg
GPA:
: Arts, Expected in 06/1988
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Tamale Secondary School - Tamale, Northern Region
GPA:
: Arts , Expected in 06/1990
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Tamale Secondary School - Tamale, Northern Region
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School Attended

  • University of Ghana
  • Ghana School of Law
  • Ghana School of Law
  • Tamale Secondary School
  • Tamale Secondary School
  • Tamale Secondary School

Job Titles Held:

  • Poultry Farmer
  • Board of Directors Member
  • Dairy Farmer
  • Senior Legal Advocate and Solicitor
  • National Service Person
  • National Service Person

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Law
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