KAEMBA KONDOWE
Lusaka
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual seeking to obtain a Legal Associate position or any other suitable position. I am adept in various areas of the law with particular interest in banking law, corporate and commercial law, conveyancing, family law, employment law, international trade law, alternative dispute resolution, environmental law, litigation, inter alia. On 16th December, 2024, I was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia. I passed ten out of eleven heads on first attempt. I then passed the remaining head on second attempt. I desire to take on new challenges to facilitate career growth and I have a strong work ethic as well as exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
TMB Advocates
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as contracts.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Gave legal advice and drafted legal opinions.
Learner Legal Practitioner
August Hill & Associates
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Reviewed and drafted legal documents, such as contracts and wills.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.
- Drafted pleadings for use in court proceedings.
- Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
- Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
- Investigated facts to determine causes of action and prepared statements of claim or defence accordingly.
- Filed appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests.
- Interpreted statutes, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various aspects of case preparation.
- Researched new developments in the field of law in order to maintain professional knowledge base.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
Education
Practicing Certificate -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka11-2024
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Lusaka
Lusaka07-2022
High School Diploma -
Mary Queen Of Peace
Lusaka11-2016
Skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Fluency in English
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications (MS office suite)
- Ability in use of digital and social media platforms
- Team work and collaboration skills
- Sensitivity to political, cultural and national differences and adaptability to multicultural environments
- Ability to think outside the box
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Flexibility
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Elementary
A2
Hobbies
- Swimming
- Golf
- Tennis
- Baking
- Reading fictional novels
- Travel
- Going to art galleries
- Trying out new places and restaurants
- Watching movies
Contact
+260975984992, kaembakondowe1@gmail.com
Referees
- Augustine Hamwela, Executive Partner, August Hill & Associates, +260977769079, augustine@augusthill.co.zm
- Mwaka Chizinga, Head of Department (Law), University of Lusaka, +260953332643, mchizinga@unilus.ac.zm
Timeline
Legal Assistant
TMB Advocates
04.2024 - 06.2024
Learner Legal Practitioner
August Hill & Associates
07.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Mary Queen Of Peace
Practicing Certificate -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Lusaka
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