Elizabeth Banda
Lusaka
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate individual with strong organizational skills, who is eager to secure an entry-level Legal Assistant position or any other position your reputable institution may afford me. I am adept in international trade law, tax law, competition law, employment law, constitutional law, company law, conveyancing, alternative dispute resolution inter Alia. I am a detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Additionally I am highly skilled at prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. I am committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth. I hope to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills inter alia. I look forward to helping the team achieve company goals while shadowing and learning from the team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learner Legal Practitioner
Nchito & Nchito Advocates
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared legal opinions on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law, land law inter alia.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Studied the Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Prepared bill of costs and appeared for taxations before Deputy Registrars sitting as Taxing Masters.
Education
Grade 12 Certificate -
Ndola Girls National Technical High School
Ndola11.2013
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka Bachelor Of Laws - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Lusaka
Lusaka10.2022
Architectural Department Certification - Architecture
Taiyuan University of Technology
Taiyuan, China 07.2018
Certificate In Chinese Language And Culture - Chinese Language And Culture
Tianjin University
Tianjin China 07.2015
Skills
- Fluency in English and Mandarin
- Excellent research, analytical, problem solving, organization, record keeping and time management skills
- Excellent drafting as well as written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office Suite)
- Ability in the use of digital and social media platforms
- Sensitivity to political, cultural and national differences and adaptability to multicultural environments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Basic and advanced Math
- Relationship and team Building
- Ability to think outside the box
- Flexible
- Calm Under Pressure
Certification
- Drafting Commercial Contracts, Capital Markets and Arbitration Training - June 26th to June 28th 2023.
- DLA Piper Certificate- June 30th 2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Mandarin
Advanced (C1)
Additional Information
Referees:
Mr. Chisuwo Haamwela
Nchito & Nchito Advocates
+260 977326966
chisuwo@nchito.co.zm
Miss Siwale
University of Lusaka
+260 977421402
wsiwale@unilus.ac.zm
Duo Laoshi
Taiyuan University of Technology
+8613623656378
ciee@tyut.edu.cn
Gao Laoshi
Tianjin University
+8613752074210
antinybank@126.com
Timeline
Learner Legal Practitioner
Nchito & Nchito Advocates
10.2022 - 09.2023
Grade 12 Certificate -
Ndola Girls National Technical High School
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelor Of Laws - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Lusaka
Architectural Department Certification - Architecture
Taiyuan University of Technology
Certificate In Chinese Language And Culture - Chinese Language And Culture
Tianjin University
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