Francisca Focus Magwiza
Pangani
Summary
To continue working harder and smarter as a team to achieve the best in my life, for those who surround me, for our Judiciary, and for my country.
Accomplished Senior Resident Magistrate at Pangani District Court with expertise in case management and legal research. Proven ability to draft decisive judgments, rulings and orders. to mediate effectively, ensuring justice is served. Recognized for enhancing court efficiency and delivering legal knowledge to the community, fostering a fair legal environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Resident Magistrate
Pangani District Court
08.2019 - Current
- Disposition of cases filed at the court
- Recording court proceedings
- Case management
- Decision drafting
- Hear and determine appeals from primary Court.
- To conduct legal reseach and analysis
- Time management
- to conduct mediation
Resident Magistrate In-charge
Ngomeni Primary Court
06.2012 - 08.2019
- Generally, dispensation of justice in accordance with the Laws.
- Prepare cases disposal plan.
- Hearing and deciding cases which I have jurisdiction filed before the court of law.
- Make various court orders.
- Mediate parties to the cases.
- Execute court orders and decision.
- Hear and determine appeals from Ward Tribunals.
Legal Officer
D' souza Chambers Advocates
03.2012 - 06.2012
Intern
East African Community Secretariat
07.2009 - 09.2009
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice and Training
Law School of Tanzania
01.2012
Bachelor of Laws -
Ruaha University College
01.2010
Secondary Education -
Songea Girls Secondary School
01.2006
Secondary Education -
St. Mary's Mazinde Juu Secondary School
01.2003
Bridge course -
St. Mary's Mazinde Juu Secondary School
11.1999
Primary School Education -
Kawe 'A' Primary School
01.1998
Skills
- Disposition of cases filed at the court
- Recording court proceedings
- Case management
- Decision drafting
- Legal research and analysis
- Time management
- Mediation
- Mediation techniques
- Decision-making
- Impartiality
- Courtroom etiquette
- Opinion writing
- Resolving disputes
- Staff supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Legal counseling
- Law interpretation
- Courtroom dispute resolution
- Evidence evaluation
- Dispute management
- computer skills
Languages
English
Swahili
Training Internship
- 07/01/09, 09/30/09, Intern, East African Community Secretariat, Legal Department
- 10/24/11, 12/02/11, field placement, resident magistrates court, Tanga
- 12/05/11, 01/02/12, field placement, Mramba and Company Advocates, Tanga City
- 09/17/12, 09/02/12, induction course, Institute of Judicial Administration, Lushoto
- 11/21/16, 11/25/16, Training, Institute of Judicial Administration, Dodoma
- 09/12/23, 11/06/23, General course on Intellectual Property
- 04/29/24, 05/03/24, training on handling of wildlife cases
- 05/27/24, 05/29/24, training on avoiding traumatization for victims and witnesses of sexual violence
Extra Curriculum
- 01/01/17, Present, Member, Tanzania Women Judges Association (TAWJA)
- 06/01/12, Present, Member, Judges and Magistrates Association of Tanzania (JMAT)
- 01/01/09, 12/31/10, Member, Ruaha University College, Law Society
- 01/01/06, 12/31/10, Member, Tanzania Movement of Catholic Students
Email Addresses
- Francisca.magwiza@judiciary.co.tz
- Fmagwiza@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/25/84
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Ambition
To continue working harder and smarter as a team to achieve the best in my life, for those who surround me, for our Judiciary, and for my country.
Timeline
Senior Resident Magistrate
Pangani District Court
08.2019 - Current
Resident Magistrate In-charge
Ngomeni Primary Court
06.2012 - 08.2019
Legal Officer
D' souza Chambers Advocates
03.2012 - 06.2012
Intern
East African Community Secretariat
07.2009 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Laws -
Ruaha University College
Secondary Education -
Songea Girls Secondary School
Secondary Education -
St. Mary's Mazinde Juu Secondary School
Bridge course -
St. Mary's Mazinde Juu Secondary School
Primary School Education -
Kawe 'A' Primary School
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice and Training
Law School of Tanzania
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