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Catherine  Shewiyo

Catherine Shewiyo

DSM

Summary

Catherine is an ambitious lawyer who accomplished her bachelor’s degree of Law (LLB) at Dar Es Salaam Tumaini University . Exceptionally focused and skilled legal officer with highly developed interpersonal skills that enable to navigate between terms ease while delivering quality results , team harmony and outstanding clients satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern Legal Officer

Excellent Attorney’s Advocacy
DSM
07.2024 - Current

.Assist in preparing cases for trial or hearings which may include organizing evidences and preparing exhibits.

.Participate in client meetings and take notes, although direct clients interaction may be limited .

.Gain practical experience and knowledge about legal processes, procedures and the functioning of a law department.

.Assist in drafting legal documents, memos , and correspondence.

.Provide general administrative support to legal team , such as filing documents and maintaining case files.

Intern Legal Officer

Ngurudoto’s Attorneys
DSM
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Use legal databases to find relevant case law, statutes, and legal principles and summarize findings and present them to supervising attorneys
  • Draft various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and assist in creating briefs and other written materials for court submissions
  • Examine contracts and agreements for legal compliance and potential issues and highlight key terms and conditions that may need further negotiation or clarification.

Intern Legal Advisor

Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE)
DSM
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to ongoing cases or projects
  • Assist in reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for compliance and accuracy.
  • Signing legal contracts with clients after negotiating on issues on how to conduct termination proceedings with their employees.
  • Conducting disciplinary proceedings with clients .

Legal Secretary Intern

TEMEKE DISTRICT COURT
DSM
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Researched and organized case files according to legal protocols.
  • Prepared documents for court proceedings and meetings.
  • Drafted letters, memos, emails, pleadings, motions and other legal paperwork.

. Preparing/ arranging dates for next court trial .

Education

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

Dar Es Salaam Tumaini University
Tanzania
11-2024

High School Diploma -

St. Mary’s Mazinde Juu Girls Secondary School
Lushoto Tanzania
05-2021

High School Diploma -

St. Mary’s Mazinde Juu Girls Secondary School
Lushoto Tanzania
11-2018

Skills

  • Legal officer skills
  • Project Support
  • Supply Restocking
  • Mail distribution
  • Report Writing
  • Corporate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Client Support
  • File Organization
  • Negotiation
  • Confidentiality
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Data Management
  • Litigation Support

Basic computer skills

  • File management expertise
  • Document Scanning
  • Research and analysis
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Data Collection
  • Data auditing
  • Data Entry
  • Data reporting
  • Information Verification
  • Leadership skills
  • Resource Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Employee Relations
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Business Planning
  • Staffing
  • Change Implementation

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Intern Legal Officer

Excellent Attorney’s Advocacy
07.2024 - Current

Intern Legal Officer

Ngurudoto’s Attorneys
09.2023 - 02.2024

Intern Legal Advisor

Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE)
07.2023 - 09.2023

Legal Secretary Intern

TEMEKE DISTRICT COURT
07.2022 - 10.2022

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

Dar Es Salaam Tumaini University

High School Diploma -

St. Mary’s Mazinde Juu Girls Secondary School

High School Diploma -

St. Mary’s Mazinde Juu Girls Secondary School
Catherine Shewiyo