Natujwa Bakari
Lawyer
Arusha ,Arusha MC
Summary
Results-driven Lawyer with three years of experience advising clients in corporate, criminal and civil laws . Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and litigating cases in courts of law. Poised and dedicated professional with proven to thrive in complex and detail-oriented industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Advocate
Mlemeta and Associate Advocates
Manyara
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
- Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
- Reached out to individuals eligible for services to solicit applications and offer assistance.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Created professional and error-free business correspondence to communicate with prospective and currently enrolled participants.
- Assisted interested parties in navigating admissions procedures and dealing with eligibility issues.
- Onboarded and monitored program participants and guided each through entry-level stages.
- Managed junior and interns legal counsel, supervising their work and perform performance appraisal in their work.
Legal Counsel
National Attorney
Manyara
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Assisted in complex criminal and civil litigation through discovery, trial and extensive contact with both clients and subject matter experts.
- Represented interests of clients in negotiations with regulators, external counsel and public authorities.
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Aided more than 30 homeowners in resolving home mortgage disputes.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
Legal Intern
The resident magistrate court of Arusha
Arusha
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Prepared written correspondence for Magistrates.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
Legal Intern
The National prosecution Agency
Arusha
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
- Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
Legal Intern
Babati town council
Babati
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Worked closely with legal, sales and management departments.
- Participate in drafting and publishing Municipal council bylaws
- Scanned, converted and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Conducted research for upcoming cases for Municipal council legal department.
Education
Post graduated diploma - Practical Aspect of Legal Practice
Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam 01.2019 - 01.2020
Degree of bachelors of laws - Laws
Mzumbe University
Morogoro 01.2015 - 01.2018
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Arts
Loleza Secondary School
Mbeya 01.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science And Arts
Singe Secondary
Manyara 01.2009 - 01.2012
Certificate of Primary Education -
Maisaka Primary
01.2001 - 01.2008
Skills
Arbitration and litigation
Legal writing
Settlement Negotiation
Case analysis
Efficient researcher
Investigation skills
Ms Office
Training and Development
Affiliations
Tanganyika Law Society
Association for Young Lawyers
Certification
Advocate Practising Certificate
Timeline
Advocate Practising Certificate
01-2022
Certified Notary public
01-2022
Associate Advocate
Mlemeta and Associate Advocates
12.2020 - 01.2022
Legal Counsel
National Attorney
07.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Intern
The resident magistrate court of Arusha
03.2020 - 06.2020
Legal Intern
The National prosecution Agency
01.2020 - 03.2020
Post graduated diploma - Practical Aspect of Legal Practice
Law School of Tanzania
01.2019 - 01.2020
Legal Intern
Babati town council
01.2017 - 03.2017
Degree of bachelors of laws - Laws
Mzumbe University
01.2015 - 01.2018
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Arts
Loleza Secondary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science And Arts
Singe Secondary
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certificate of Primary Education -
Maisaka Primary
01.2001 - 01.2008