Open To Work
DEOGRACIOUS ELIFURAHA MAYA
Moshi-Kilimanjaro
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with 5 years of experience as an Advocate of the High Court. Specialized in commercial law with strong expertise in labor, contract, and banking laws. Skilled in contract review, drafting, and compliance, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients. Committed to delivering high-quality legal services and proactive solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
KZR Law Chamber
01.2021 - Current
- Managed full litigation for mortgage, insurance, and labor cases over five years.
- Authored legal documents, including memos, pleadings, and opinions.
- Negotiated settlements with clients, achieving effective resolutions for disputes.
Advocate
KZR Law Chambers
08.2020 - Current
- Reviewed and drafted contracts and constitutions for federations, ensuring legal validity and alignment with organizational goals
- Executed cleanup operations for multiple companies, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
- Registered new companies and processed all necessary compliances to facilitate business establishment
- Drafting memorandums and articles of companies
- General Corporate Law
Advocate Trainee
FB Law Chambers
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted examination in chief and cross-examination during trials to strengthen case arguments
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents for court proceedings to facilitate legal processes
- Demonstrated effective litigation skills in diverse court cases to support case outcomes
Legal Officer
Stallion Attorneys
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed registration of new companies and ensured adherence to all compliance requirements
- Reviewed and drafted contracts, including federations constitutions, to support organizational objectives
- Executed cleanup operations for multiple companies, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
- Drafting memorandums and articles of companies
- General Corporate Law
Legal Trainee
Future Mark Attorneys
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Drafted plaints and written statements of defense to support case arguments
- Conducted thorough research to support legal cases
- Drafting memorandums and articles of companies
- Processed title registrations to ensure compliance for client assets
- Managed company registration processes for startups to facilitate business establishment
Legal Trainee
District Land and Housing Tribunal Moshi
Moshi
11.2018 - 02.2018
- Resolved land dispute cases, facilitating fair outcomes for clients
- Drafted legal submissions to support case arguments and enhance legal positioning
- Drafted and submitted applications for new cases, ensuring compliance with legal standards
- Reviewed and corrected judgments
- Registration of new cases
Legal Trainee
Moshi District Court
Moshi
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Reviewed legal judgments for accuracy, contributing to fair and just outcomes
- Drafted legal judgments for court cases, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal standards
- Supported court clerk in managing case files, facilitating efficient case processing
Education
Post graduate diploma in legal practice -
THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA
Dar Es Salaam01-2020
Bachelor of Laws (Llb) -
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
Tanzania,Morogoro01-2016
Advance level Education -
AILANGA LUTHERAN JUNIOR SEMINARY SCHOOL
Tnzania,Arusha01-2013
Ordinary level Education -
MAJENGO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tanzania, Kilimanjaro01-2010
Primary education -
EDEN GARDEN EDUCATION TRUST
Tanzania,Kilimanjaro01-2006
Master of Arts - Commercial law
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
Tanzania , MorogoroSkills
- Litigation
- Legal drafting
- Corporate law
- Negotiation
- Financial regulations
- Securities law
- Corporate governance
- Research
- Communication Skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 30/9/1992
- Gender: male
- Marital Status: single
Timeline
Advocate
KZR Law Chamber
01.2021 - Current
Advocate
KZR Law Chambers
08.2020 - Current
Advocate Trainee
FB Law Chambers
01.2020 - 01.2021
Legal Officer
Stallion Attorneys
01.2019 - 06.2020
Legal Trainee
District Land and Housing Tribunal Moshi
11.2018 - 02.2018
Legal Trainee
Future Mark Attorneys
02.2018 - 03.2018
Legal Trainee
Moshi District Court
07.2014 - 10.2014
Post graduate diploma in legal practice -
THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA
Bachelor of Laws (Llb) -
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
Advance level Education -
AILANGA LUTHERAN JUNIOR SEMINARY SCHOOL
Ordinary level Education -
MAJENGO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Primary education -
EDEN GARDEN EDUCATION TRUST
Master of Arts - Commercial law
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY