Julius Mashowo
Lusaka
Summary
Legal professional with extensive experience in providing top-tier administrative and legal support. Proven track record of managing case files, conducting thorough legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Ventus Legal Practitioners
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with Advocates to streamline workflows, enhancing overall efficiency in case management processes.
- Performed routine filing tasks, increased office organisation.
- Collaborated with legal teams for streamlined case management.
- Drafted correspondences and ensured clear communication with clients and other parties involved.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Conducted legal research utilizing various databases to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Assisted in formulating policies in compliance with the prevailing laws e.g AML policies and Data Protection Policies.
- Identified potential risks by conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
- Kept abreast with latest legal updates to inform decision-making processes.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions and briefs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural guidelines.
- Followed up on status of active cases, liaising with courts and government agencies.
- Incorporated companies for clients and updated statutory registers at the Patents and Companies Registration Agency.
Chairperson - Audit Committee
The University of Zambia Law Association
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Led committee meetings and set agendas.
- Acted as the primary liaison between the audit committee and the law association executive team.
- Reviewed financial statements, budgets and accounting records for accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with relevant policies, regulations and financial standards.
- Examined revenue streams, expenses and funding allocations.
- Identified potential financial risks or irregularities and recommended measures to mitigate such risks.
- Ensured audits were conducted fairly, transparently and efficiently.
- Monitored adherence to the association's financial policies and ethical standards.
- Offered guidance and training to committee members to build their financial literacy.
- Addressed financial disputes or concerns within the students' law association.
Chairperson - Electoral Commission
The University of Zambia Students' Union
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Led the electoral commission in planning and executing all aspects of elections.
- Ensured effective collaboration among the commission members and other stakeholders.
- Developed an electoral calendar outlining key dates, including nominations, campaigns, voting and results.
- Managed the candidate nomination process, including vetting nominees to ensure eligibility.
- Informed the student body about the election process, rules and voting methods.
- Supervised the voting process, ensuring that polling stations operated smoothly and also addressed issues or irregularities during voting promptly.
- Oversaw the vote counting process to ensure accuracy and transparency.
- Handled complaints and disputes related to the electoral process impartially.
- Maintained impartiality and upheld the integrity of the electoral process.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on the election process, outcomes and any challenges encountered and provided recommendations for improving future elections.
Education
Legal Practitioners Qualification Examination -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
10-2026
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
The University of Zambia
11.2022
General Certificate of Education -
Sikalongo Secondary School
10.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Easily adaptable
- Scheduling/Planning
- Case management
- Legal compliance
- Administrative support
- Legal advising
- Legal researching
- Case status reports
- Drafting of contracts and other legal documents
- Interpersonal skills
- Commercial law
- Litigation
- Communication skills
- Conveyancing
- Commercial law
- Client relations
- Task prioritization
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Watching football
- Bike riding
- Expedition
- Video games
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Ventus Legal Practitioners
11.2022 - Current
Chairperson - Audit Committee
The University of Zambia Law Association
01.2022 - 10.2022
Chairperson - Electoral Commission
The University of Zambia Students' Union
10.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
The University of Zambia
General Certificate of Education -
Sikalongo Secondary School
Legal Practitioners Qualification Examination -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education