CECILIA AJOKEH THOMAS
Lawyer/Marketer
Sounion,Attica
Summary
A motivated, proactive, responsible and innovative young lady who is ready to meet to the work outlines. With experience of different work conditions, Miss Thomas possesses an excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with an ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships. I have managed multiple tasks efficiently, be flexible and improved my team working skills skilfully. I remain calm in stressful situation, excellent in command-and-control processes. Believe in achieving deadlines, resourceful, dynamic and can easily adapt to any working environment with an ability to learn very fast.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL AND PRO-BONO COUNSEL
SIERRA LEONE LEGAL AID BOARD
Freetown
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
- Providing Legal Representation and Advice by Offering Free legal assistance and representation to indigent client in Civil, Criminal and Family law cases
- Legal and Case Management to assess and prioritize cases based on urgency and relevance
- Promoting Access to Justice
- Legal Education and Capacity Building by Conducting workshops, Seminars and legal literacy campaigns for community members and local leaders
- Policy Advocacy and Reform
- Legal Research and Advisory to conduct research on emerging legal issues affecting vulnerable populations
- Ethical and Professional Conduct to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality of client information
- GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
LEGAL OFFICER/ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
SKYE BANK (SL) LIMITED
Freetown
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Assistant Company Secretary to the Board of Skye Bank (SL) Limited
- Arrangement of logistics for Board meetings and Annual General Meetings
- Coordination of in-house administrative secretarial functions
- Ensuring the maintenance and preservation of the corporate image of the Bank
- Reviewing Commercial Contracts & Service Suppliers Agreements
- Replying to legal correspondences and proffering legal advice
- Ensure safe custody of security documents
- Management and Maintenance of Vault Register
- Liaise with external solicitor and monitor all litigation and threatened litigation matters by and against the Bank.
- Undertake the perfection of documents, securities and Bank mortgages (for both staff & customers) in liaison with Bank’s solicitors
- Verification and Registration of Legal Documents
- Ensure the appropriateness and adequacy of legal documentation
- Ensuring statutory compliance
- Management of Contingent Liability Portfolio
- Recognition of legal income for perfection
- Provide Legal Opinions to requesting Units, Departments and the Board
- Preparation of Letters, Loan Agreements and Mortgages.
- Preparation of Internal Memos, request for Corporate Search and Property Search from External Solicitors
- Preparation of Corporate Search report and property Search report, attend Garnishee Court hearing, review documents, and give professional advice to colleagues and management and any other task delegated by the Head, Legal.
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR OF THE HIGH COURT OF SIERRA LEONE
EDRINA CHAMBERS
Freetown
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Client Representation in Court (Advocacy)
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents and commercial contracts
- Replying to legal correspondences
- Proffering legal advice
- Ensuring statutory compliance for clients
- Handling employment policies, labour issues and benefit calculations.
- Property management
- Verification and Registration of legal documents
- Overseeing and renewing insurance cover for clients, equipment and property
INTERN RESEARCHER UNDER THE CONTROL OF HONOURABLE JUSTICE MIATTA SAMBA
JUDICIARY OF SIERRA LEONE
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Providing Administrative and research support to the judge and her office
- Analysing and summarizing case law, statutes and regulations relevant to ongoing cases and maintain organised records and files
- Analysing complex cases and providing summaries and recommendations to the judge
- Assisting in preparing for court hearings and trials
FACILITATOR
LEGAL ACCESS THROUGH WOMEN YEARNING FOR EQUALITY RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S)
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Community Education and Awareness
- Legal Assistance and Support for women and girls in understanding their legal options and rights together with providing guidance on how to access legal services or file cases related to discrimination, violence, or inequality
- Capacity Building and Training-Advocacy and Policy Engagement implementing training activities and Performance development programs
- Research and Documentation by gathering data on women’s social and legal issues with communities
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Empowerment and Social Justice Promotion
- Networking and Partnerships
COUNSELLING OFFICER (INTERN)
SIERRA LEONE CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Freetown
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Work with inmates towards their goals in rehabilitation
- Providing Counselling Services
- Help them developed relapsed prevention plans
- Supporting Rehabilitation and Reintegration
- Steer them towards acquiring education, prepared their mind in situation of Cross Examination in court when they cannot provide a lawyer
- Promoting Behavioural Change
- Conducting Parole and Pre- Release Assessments
- Fostering a Supportive Environment and liaise with family members of inmate
MARKETING AND RESERVATION MANAGER
HOTEL BARMOI
Freetown
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Developing and executing marketing campaigns
- Ensuring compliance with brand standards and hotel policies
- Strong marketing and sales background for brand promotion
- Proficiency in hotel management systems and online booking platforms
- Building relationships with travel agents tour operators, and other partners
- Reservations Management by overseeing the reservations process, ensuring efficient and accurate booking online.
- Digital Presence to manage the hotel’s website, social media and online presence
- Collaboration by ensuring compliance with band standards and hotel policies
SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER (INTERN)
SIERRA LEONE BOTTLING COMPANY DWAZARK FARM
Freetown
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and others via telephone and email
- Driving Sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing customer relationships.
- Developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to promote products and increase brand visibility
- Conducting Surveys to ascertain public opinion and image
- Preparing and distributing publicity brochures, hand-outs, leaflets and promotional material for the different drinks brand
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, including retailers, wholesalers and distributors
- Conducting market research to stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activity, and customers’ needs
Education
Masters of Law (LLM) - European Law and Governance, with Speciality in Competition Law
European Law and Governance School
12.2025
Bar Final Certificate (B.L) - Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone
Council of Legal Education, Sierra Leone Law School
01.2022
Certificate in Leadership - Leadership
YALI Regional Centre, West Africa
Accra04.2020
Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B. Hons.) - undefined
Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone
09.2019
Certificate in Office Administration - undefined
AITH Technology School
Freetown10.2016
Bachelor of Social Science - Peace and Conflict Studies
Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone
09.2014
WASSCE Certificate -
St. Joseph’s Secondary School And Baptist Secondary School
06.2008
BECE Certificate - undefined
St. Joseph’s Secondary School
06.2005
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Commercial law
- Contract Review and Analysis
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Advocacy
- Negotiation
- Legal Writing and Research
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Attention to detail
- Creative Thinking
- Perfect research skills
- Quick learner
- Inquisitive mind
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Efficient planning and time management
- Ability to adapt
- Ability to achieve deadlines
- Adept skill in Security
Affiliations
- International Advocacy Network, Legal Adviser, 01/01/23, Present
- Providing legal guidance and advice to the organisation on various matters
- Developed and reviewed policies to ensure compliance
- Drafting and negotiating agreements/contracts with partners, donors and vendors
- Identify/mitigate legal risks and liabilities alongside providing legal expertise and support for advocacy efforts.
- Legal Access Through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social Justice (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S.), Secretary General, 10/01/21, 08/31/25
- Pro-bono representations in Court as a duty counsel on behalf of girls and women.
- Visits to the central prisons to monitor the state of women prisoners, to give aid and legal advice and to offer the option of free case appeals to women.
- Providing overall administrative oversight and management of the organisation’s secretariat with coordinating activities, events, and projects.
- Sierra Leone Law School, President of the Sierra Leone Law School, 02/01/21, 01/31/22
- Sierra Leone Bar Association, Elected SOC (Social and Organizing Committee) Member, 11/01/22, 09/30/23
- Sierra Leone Bar Association, Elected FRC (Fund Raising Committee) Member, 11/01/22, 09/30/23
- Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sport Ambassador of Law Department, 09/01/18, 08/31/19
- Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Organising Secretary of Law Department, 09/01/17, 08/31/18
Custom Section
- The Transition from Prison to Correctional Services in Sierra Leone, Research Paper/Dissertation for Degree in LLB (Hons), 07/01/19
- State Aid: Competition law, Research Paper
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 10/02/89
- Gender: Female
Activities
Fourah Bay College Student’s Union, University of Sierra Leone, Minister of Development, 09/01/11, 07/31/12, Setting up of the Student’s Court for the period September 2011 – July 2012., Appointing judges and other officials of the Student’s Court, Processing student’s complaints for onward transmission to university authorities, Publishing journals and leaflets educating students about their rights to legal action and the availability of free legal representation in the Student’s Court, Dispute resolution between students
Accomplishments
Received Award for Best Student in Introduction to Law. My target in bank was achieved within a short time frame.
Timeline
LEGAL OFFICER/ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
SKYE BANK (SL) LIMITED
09.2023 - 11.2024
LEGAL AND PRO-BONO COUNSEL
SIERRA LEONE LEGAL AID BOARD
08.2022 - 08.2025
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR OF THE HIGH COURT OF SIERRA LEONE
EDRINA CHAMBERS
02.2022 - 08.2023
FACILITATOR
LEGAL ACCESS THROUGH WOMEN YEARNING FOR EQUALITY RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S)
06.2020 - 11.2020
INTERN RESEARCHER UNDER THE CONTROL OF HONOURABLE JUSTICE MIATTA SAMBA
JUDICIARY OF SIERRA LEONE
01.2020 - 12.2020
COUNSELLING OFFICER (INTERN)
SIERRA LEONE CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
12.2017 - 12.2019
MARKETING AND RESERVATION MANAGER
HOTEL BARMOI
02.2014 - 09.2015
SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER (INTERN)
SIERRA LEONE BOTTLING COMPANY DWAZARK FARM
11.2011 - 12.2012
Bar Final Certificate (B.L) - Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone
Council of Legal Education, Sierra Leone Law School
Certificate in Leadership - Leadership
YALI Regional Centre, West Africa
Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B. Hons.) - undefined
Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone
Certificate in Office Administration - undefined
AITH Technology School
Bachelor of Social Science - Peace and Conflict Studies
Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone
BECE Certificate - undefined
St. Joseph’s Secondary School
Masters of Law (LLM) - European Law and Governance, with Speciality in Competition Law
European Law and Governance School
WASSCE Certificate -
St. Joseph’s Secondary School And Baptist Secondary School
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