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ALICE NGULUWE

Lusaka

Summary

Legal professional with extensive experience at Siwa Chotela Legal Practitioners, specializing in negotiations and litigation strategies. Expertise in legal research and communication leads to consistently favorable client outcomes. Maintains meticulous records and compliance while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocate

Siwa Chotela Legal Practitioners
Lusaka
11.2024 - Current

Secured favorable outcomes for clients through negotiations and mediation in numerous cases.

  • Represented clients in court proceedings, presenting compelling oral arguments before judges and juries.
  • Developed strategies for complex litigation based on legal principles and precedent decisions.
  • Conducted thorough research on laws, regulations, and precedents to support case preparation.
  • Reviewed case documents for accuracy before filing with the court to ensure compliance.
  • Advised clients on legal rights, responsibilities, and optimal courses of action.
  • Maintained meticulous records of client interactions, including meeting and phone call notes.
  • Assisted clients with document preparation and investigations during case development.

Human Resources Assistant

Ideal Labour and Legal Consultancy
Lusaka
11.2021 - 11.2024

Compiled reports on personnel activities, including attendance, turnover rates, and disciplinary actions.

  • Provided management with guidance on HR matters, including compensation packages and employee handbook updates.
  • Updated employee database with job title changes, salary information, and contact details.
  • Conducted onboarding processes and new hire orientations for incoming employees.
  • Processed paperwork related to personnel transactions such as promotions and terminations.
  • Responded to inquiries from employees regarding HR policies and procedures.
  • Managed employee relations issues, including grievances and disputes as needed.
  • Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback from departing employees.

Legal Secretary

OMM Banda and Company
Lusaka
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
  • Received and disbursed incoming mail.
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
  • Took detailed notes in meetings and disseminated information afterward.

Legal Intern

OMM Banda and Company
Lusaka
10.2019 - 01.2021

Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case development and strategy.

Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for various cases.

  • Reviewed and summarized legal documents to facilitate understanding of critical content.
  • Analyzed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations that informed legal arguments.
  • Prepared detailed summaries of depositions taken during discovery proceedings.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information throughout all processes.
  • Coordinated client interviews to gather essential information regarding cases.

Education

Legal Practitioners Certificate -

Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE)
01.2022

Bachelor of Laws Degree - LLB

The University of Lusaka
01.2017

IGCSE 'O' Level Certificate -

Rephidim Institute Ltd
01.2012

Skills

  • Task concentration and focus
  • Record keeping
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Effective task prioritization
  • Independent work capability
  • Drafting and communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Respect for colleagues and superiors
  • Legal research proficiency
  • Conveyancing transaction expertise
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Creative problem-solving

References

  • Charity Siwabamundi, advocate, Siwa Chotela Legal Practitioners, Lusaka, 097-164-9601
  • Mr. Nshipa Mukula, managing director, Ideal Labour Zambia Limited, Lusaka, 0960968927
  • Benjamin Zulu, senior advocate, supervisor at OMM Banda and Company, Lusaka, 0976232963
  • Mrs. A. Mwaba, former head teacher, Rephidim Institute, Lusaka, 0966637465

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling and visiting places
  • Reading various types of books
  • Community outreach programmes

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/25/95
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

Phone Numbers

  • +260 969 563625
  • +260 978 038229

Timeline

Advocate

Siwa Chotela Legal Practitioners
11.2024 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Ideal Labour and Legal Consultancy
11.2021 - 11.2024

Legal Secretary

OMM Banda and Company
04.2021 - 10.2021

Legal Intern

OMM Banda and Company
10.2019 - 01.2021

Legal Practitioners Certificate -

Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE)

Bachelor of Laws Degree - LLB

The University of Lusaka

IGCSE 'O' Level Certificate -

Rephidim Institute Ltd
ALICE NGULUWE