Kulwa Shilemba
LEGAL COUNSEL
Kongombili Street, Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam,Dar es Salaam
Summary
An energetic and detail-oriented legal counsel with 4 years experience in Litigation and cooperate law. Competent, result driven with the ability to proactively tackle deadlines, managing extensive caseloads, meet targets and deliver results in a fast-paced working environment . I work great with fellow colleagues, supporting staff and clients to meet legal demands. . Seeking opportunities where results, motivation and goals are valued. Iam open to learning and mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Associate
Mm Attorney
Dar es Salaam
07.2020 - Current
- Representing clients in civil trials, attending hearings at court, presenting evidence and giving oral argument in court to support clients in legal proceedings
- Reviewing legal documents to ensure they are in proper format and contain all the necessary paperwork for court acceptance
- Handled suits on moneys and Land Claims on behalf of a Major telecommunication company and Banking Institutions
- Regularly Negotiating and Drafting terms of out of court Settlement for clients to remedy disputes.
- Handling Appeals, Applications, Miscellaneous Applications, Civil Revisions and Suits before High Court, District Courts, Tribunals and Commissions
- Drafting Pleadings such as Plaints, Affidavits, Petitions, Application, Written Statements of Defenses, Appeals, court documents and correspondence
- Holding regular casework meetings, file reviews and Reporting issues of concern to senior lawyers, suggesting and discussing courses of action and what need to be done to solve client's needs.
- Researching precedents in law libraries and then using the finding to provide a defense for clients and support their cases in court.
- Maintaining current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Gathering, Reviewing, organizing and analyzing large volumes of documentary evidence on behalf and in support of client's case.
- Preparing questions to ask witnesses, Interviewing witnesses, defendants and clients.
- Drafted legal Documents like Sale Agreements, Power of Attorneys, Lease Agreements, Contracts e.t.c
- Delivered highly researched and articulate legal opinions and pleadings on a wide range of legal issues (e.g whether loss of faith and confidence on an employee is ground for termination, Procedures Banks have to adhered to before disposing a mortgaging property, Liability of a shipping Company to pay Compensation for Delay of Delivery of Cargo e.t.c)
- Assisted in the preparation of litigation strategies and trial plans.
- Treating all information about the firm and its client and their business confidentially.
- Ensuring that the company's and clients' business transactions are in compliance with the law
- Ensuring that pleadings are timely filed in courts of law.
- Registered and Registering companies and business names on the Brela ORS system.
- Filing Annual Returns and updating companies' information on Brela ORS System.
- Handling Client's litigation portfolio and communicated regularly with clients regarding updates on their case status.
Legal Officer
Mm Attorneys
Dar es Salaam
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Attended cases in Courts, Land Tribunal and Labour Commission and Providing assistance to senior Advocates in court by taking proceedings during witness hearing and oral submissions
- Drafting and writing Legal Opinion, agreements, demand notices, Letters and other legal documents under the guidance of Senior Attorneys
- Learning Registration of Companies and Updating Company Information on Brela Online system
- Preparing Cases' Submissions under the supervision and guidance of senior Advocates
- Researching on Legal and factual issues for case arguments and court submissions
- Storing, managing, and maintaining office files and legal database
- Preparing and submitting Applications for pre-qualification for provision of legal services to different organizations within strict deadline
- Prepared, Maintaining, and updating Weekly and Monthly Case reports and case tracker system
- Timely Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerks
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document details
- Assisted in elements of civil litigation by initiating and responding to claims (i.e drafting plaints, Demand Notices, Defense and Affidavits)
- Travelled outside workstation regions to attend court cases and file pleadings in court
- Researched and interpreted labour laws, regulations and delivered legal opinions and reports to senior advocate within the required time
- Providing secretarial & general legal support to a team Advocates
- Maintaining Case diaries.
Legal Intern
Kinondoni District Court
Dar es Salaam
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Attending and observing criminal and Civil Proceedings in Court Chambers
- Studying Court Files, Analyzing Evidence and Drafting Judgements and Decisions under Supervision of a Magistrate
- Learning Hand-on Experience on how to draft acceptable Court pleadings.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Tanzania Law School
07.2020
Bachelor of Laws Degree -
Moi University
12.2016
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Immaculate Heart Juniorate
11.2011
Skills
- Legal Research and Review
- Writing and Drafting
- Strong Written and Oral Communication
- Proficient using MS Word, Excel and MS Office Applications
- Handling Pressure and Time-management
- Proven ability of working independently
- Litigation and Advocacy
- Team-Oriented
- Legal Case Management
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Creative and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Subordinate Courts.
- Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths
Professional Memberships.
- Tanganyika Law Society-Bar Association of Tanzania
- East African Law Society
References
- Makaki Masatu, Managing Patner, Mm Attorneys, P.O Box 7281 Dar es salaam., 0713210161, masatu@mmattorneys.co.tz
- Jeska Kabisa, Legal Manager; Civil Litigation, NMB Bank PLC, Dar es Salaam., 0658375898, Jeska.Kabisa@nmbbank.co.tz
- Michaela Marandu, Head of Legal Services, HTT Infraco Ltd, P.o Box Dar es Salaam, MMarandu@httanzania.co.tz
Hobbies
- Reading Novels
- Body Exercise and Hiking
- Cooking
- Decor
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Declaration.
I Kulwa Steven Shilemba declare that all that is stated above is true to the best of my knowledge
Timeline
Legal Associate
Mm Attorney
07.2020 - Current
Legal Officer
Mm Attorneys
08.2018 - 06.2020
Legal Intern
Kinondoni District Court
04.2018 - 07.2018
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Tanzania Law School
Bachelor of Laws Degree -
Moi University
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Immaculate Heart Juniorate
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