Kakosa Nsofwa
Lusaka
Summary
I am an articulate, confident and focused individual who is hard working and highly motivated with a strong record of sound judgement and high level of critical thinking. i posses strong written and oral communication skills which allow me to play an important and visible role in all areas of the legal procession. i am skilled in researching and interpretation of legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEGAL LEARNER PRACTITIONER
Iven Levi Legal Practitioners
Lusaka
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Provided advice and guidance to clients on legal matters related to contracts, litigation, and regulations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses to obtain information pertinent to the case at hand.
- Assisted clients in understanding their legal options by providing sound advice.
ELECTIONS MONITOR
Human Rights Commission
Kafue
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitoring and observing the electoral process under the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) Programme.
- Recording of risks and incidences of electoral violence and uploading then on the UNDP platform using the EWER mobile platform
- Ensured that all voting materials were kept confidential at all times.
- Resolved complaints from citizens about the election process or their voting experience.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Human Rights Commission
Lusaka
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted primary and secondary research for the Annual Status of Human Rights Report for the year 2018/2019.
- Gathered data from various sources such as individual inmates in Correctional Facilities and Oversight Institutions such as Legal Aid Board, Judicial Complainants Commission and Police Public Complaints Commission among others.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings using SPSS Data Analysis System.
- Inspection of Correctional Facilities and other places of incarceration to ensure compliance with the international minimum standards.
LEGAL ASSITANT
Camario Investments
Lusaka
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared work contracts for all the employees.
- Handling all labour related matters.
- Renewal of all relevant statutory certificates and licenses.
- Contract negotiations with other companies and stakeholders.
- advising the Board on various Legal Issues
LEGAL INTERN
Paul Pandala Banda and Co
Lusaka
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Participated in client meetings with senior Counsel supervision.
- Attended court proceedings to observe Counsel in action.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.
- Conducted client interviews to obtain information related to cases.
- Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Education
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka Zambia10-2023
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
University of Lusaka
Lusaka Zambia10-2015
Diploma 1&2 LAW
National Institute of Public Administration
Lusaka Zambia06-2009
GCE- CAMBRIDGE
Licef Secondary School
Lusaka Zambia11-2006
Skills
- Legal research methods and techniques
- Drafting legal documents
- Negotiation and settlement skills
- Risk and Incident reporting using EWER Platform
- Investigative and research reporting
- Data entry analysis
Certification
- Certificate of Completion- Legal Drafting and Negotiation Skills (DLA Piper's New Perimeter Program in Collaboration with Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education )
- Certificate of Attendance - Early Warning Early Response Training ( United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission )
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LEGAL LEARNER PRACTITIONER
Iven Levi Legal Practitioners
04.2022 - Current
ELECTIONS MONITOR
Human Rights Commission
02.2021 - 10.2021
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Human Rights Commission
02.2019 - 09.2019
LEGAL ASSITANT
Camario Investments
04.2016 - 07.2018
LEGAL INTERN
Paul Pandala Banda and Co
01.2015 - 02.2016
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
University of Lusaka
Diploma 1&2 LAW
National Institute of Public Administration
GCE- CAMBRIDGE
Licef Secondary School
- Certificate of Completion- Legal Drafting and Negotiation Skills (DLA Piper's New Perimeter Program in Collaboration with Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education )
- Certificate of Attendance - Early Warning Early Response Training ( United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission )
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