Anthonia Atake

Anthonia Atake Nationality: Nigerian (Nigeria) Gender: Female  Phone number: (-  Email address:- Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthoniaatake  Home: No 208 Obi wali road, Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, Port Harcourt (Nigeria) ABOUT ME Detail-oriented and proactive administrator with sound experience in administrative coordination, client relations, and data administration. Skilled in high-volume work, document system optimization, and breaking down complex information to facilitate understanding. Experienced in communication, time management, and multitasking, having demonstrated the ability to improve efficiency in remote and team environments. Seeking to utilize my skills as a Virtual Assistant to streamline administrative operations and empower organizations to achieve measurable results through collaboration and efficiency. WORK EXPERIENCE  Alliance Law Firm – Port Harcourt, Nigeria City: Port Harcourt | Country: Nigeria Associate Counsel [ 03/2024 – Current ] • • • • • • Draft and review 20+ corporate documents (contracts, filings), ensuring compliance with deadlines. Update CRM systems with client records and regulatory changes, improving workflow efficiency. Conduct financial due diligence for commercial transactions, identifying risks and optimization opportunities. Curate weekly policy updates for the firm’s platform, analyzing trends for business use. Develop compliance frameworks for property investors and startup businesses. Prepare minutes and notices for client board meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate governance protocols. • Execute comprehensive financial and legal due diligence pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, discerning areas of business valuation and potential contractual risks. • Curate weekly updates on energy policy, government incentives, and global investment trends for the firm’s “Energy Chronicles” platform. • Collaborate with the tax advisory team to assess fiscal implications of proposed business expansions and restructuring.  Freelance Virtual Assistant [ 02/2022 – Current ] • • • • • • • • Managed client communications, responding to 50+ daily inquiries via email/phone. Organized documentation systems, reducing retrieval time by 30% through digitization and categorization. Conducted research on regulatory updates of organizations, compiling reports for business decision-making. Conducted data entry and CRM updates, creating and managing client records, leads, and deal pipelines with 99% accuracy. Assisted with project management tasks, tracking deadlines, and ensuring team alignment using Trello/Asana. Streamlined workflows by automating repetitive tasks (e.g., email templates, spreadsheet formulas). Provided ad hoc support for departments (e.g., HR, marketing, operations), including expense tracking and vendor coordination. Set up and managed virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Google Meet) for client consultations and team check-ins.  Hallowed Chambers – Port Harcourt, Nigeria City: Port Harcourt | Country: Nigeria Legal Trainee [ 03/2023 – 06/2023 ] • • • • Developed client guidance materials on VAT, CIS, and payroll obligations. Maintained 100% accuracy in client financial documentation review. Updated client files to reflect changes in banking and corporate regulations. Assisted in preparing legal advisory briefs on government incentives and customs regulations affecting small business operations. • Maintained a well-organized system for managing sensitive client data, ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance. • Supported client consultations on navigating regulatory hurdles in immigration and expatriate employment tax. • Reviewed policies relating to anti-money laundering, data privacy, and employee taxation to enhance legal compliance templates.  Magistrate Court – Port Harcourt, Nigeria City: Port Harcourt | Country: Nigeria Legal Apprentice (Court) [ 06/2023 – 08/2023 ] • Gained a first-hand understanding of the procedural aspects of court proceedings, including filing court processes and submitting legal documents with 98% accuracy. • Supported court filings, including motions related to corporate penalties, tax enforcement, and customs seizures. • Provided administrative assistance in organizing legal workshops focused on regulatory literacy for small businesses. • Applied theoretical knowledge acquired during coursework to real-world legal scenarios, contributing to an improvement in case preparation efficiency. • Liaised with other court staff to ensure smooth running of court processes. • Monitored court dockets for cases related to revenue offenses and coordinated updates for internal use.  Berlinto Ventures – Warri, Nigeria City: Warri | Country: Nigeria Administrative Officer [ 04/2019 – 06/2022 ] • Facilitated and processed incoming calls and emails, distributing relevant information to necessary departments. • Maintained a central filing system whilst managing a general database/archive and assisted in annual audits. • Delivered excellent customer service to colleagues and external representatives, contributing to a 95% satisfaction rate in feedback surveys. • Provided administrative support on-premises and operations including security, alarms, insurance, and logistics. • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members leading to hassle-free business trips. • Interacted with external stakeholders such as auditors and regulatory officials during compliance reviews. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Benson Idahosa University [ 10/2017 – 09/2022 ] City: Benin City | Country: Nigeria | Final grade: First Class Honours • Applicable Courses: Company Law, Intellectual Property Law, Maritime Law, Commercial Law, Land Law, Law of Contract, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Law of Torts, Evidence Law, Legal Research. • Member of the School of Advocacy. Barrister at Law (B.L) Nigerian Law School [ 01/2023 – 11/2023 ] City: Port Harcourt | Country: Nigeria • Corporate Law Practice: Studied mergers, acquisitions, and financial compliance. SKILLS Organization: CRM systems, pipeline management, compliance tracking / Software Tools: Notion, Trello, Slack, Google Workspace / Communication: Client inquiries, email correspondence, regulatory briefs / Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) / Risk Assessment / Legal IT Software Proficiency (Law Pavilion, Lexology, Mondaq, NotebookLM) / Financial analysis / Legal Documentation PUBLICATIONS UK/Africa/America ESG Regulation Round Up-. Guide for Content Creators and Meme Shares: Navigating Intellectual Property on Social Media. Trademark Rights and Domain Names: Understanding the Landscape in Nigeria. Cybersecurity in the Nigerian Energy Sector. A Review of the Approved Framework for Seamless Operationalization of Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligations (“DCSO”) 2024 A Review of the Order on the Establishment of the Independent System Operator for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry 2024 Spotlight on Transmission System Dispatch Operations, Cross-Border Supply, and Related Matters Nesi Interim Order 2024 A Review of the Presidential Directive on Reduction of Petroleum Sector Contracting Costs and Timelines, 2024 The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Health Care System and the Human Right Implication of Forced Vaccinations. NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) International Law Association (ILA) Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) HONOURS AND AWARDS Call to the Nigerian Bar Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xPPtdLUw_m0qtd1-qFjj-IA6VVvclT7K/view Leveraging AI in Legal Practice (NBA-ICLE) Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y610EVWXpkGsYKITQzUEnw7Bd52PSuwQ/view Project Management Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10MbSURxnGOfTkf5BXPRQvyNotbdU38Hy/view Google Digital Skills Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PnC8HNOVob90xEw5kxRCdCyh_alMGfky/view HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Hobbies • Studying/Researching Legal Innovations • Watching Legal Documentaries and Series (e.g., Suits, How to Get Away with Murder) • Playing Badminton (Inspired by Tai Tzu-Ying) • Exploring Emerging Technologies and AI Tools • Volunteering for Legal Aid and Access to Justice Initiatives • Watching Historical Series VOLUNTEERING Community Service • Trained 3 junior staff on CRM tools. • Participated in community legal outreach, educating small business owners on legal safeguards to avoid penalties and support business sustainability. • Mentored students on case analysis and statutory interpretation (transferable to financial research). • Engaged as a student advocate in various BIU in-house moot and mock court competitions. • Showcased leadership and collaborative skills while refining legal expertise in a challenging setting. • Executed thorough research and analysis for my student chamber in various inter-moot competitions, delivering meaningful perspectives and legal reasoning that played a pivotal role in the team's triumph.