Masuzyo Chilambwe
Lusaka
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with a proven ability to thrive in complex, detail-oriented environments. With nearly a decade of experience at the Judiciary of Zambia, excelling in legislative drafting, legal research, and adjudication. Proven ability to enhance case management efficiency and mentor junior staff. Recognised for strong analytical thinking and effective communication, contributing to improved judicial decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
District Registrar
Judiciary of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: High Court-Commercial Division
- Adjudicate taxation of costs, assessments, and interlocutory applications, strengthening legal expertise.
- Schedule and manage hearings, ensuring efficiency in case resolution.
- Supervise administrative support staff, fostering team productivity and enhancing managerial skills.
- Prepare and submit quarterly case reports for performance evaluation.
Senior Research Advocate
Judiciary of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: High Court- Commercial Division
- Conduct extensive legal research, preparing case summaries to aid judges in judicial decision-making.
- Assist in case management by drafting and proofreading legal orders, decisions, and memoranda.
- Analyse contracts and legal documents, providing concise legal opinions.
- Contribute to legislative drafting, including the Election Petition Rules and Children's Code Court Rules.
- Develop and disseminate advocacy materials and institutional legal frameworks, including the case digest, and training manuals.
- Assist in taking minutes, and preparing reports, speeches, and presentations.
- Collaborate with support staff, and mentor junior research advocates.
Associate Lawyer
Mosha & Company Advocates
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed strategies for case resolution in clients' best interests.
- Provided legal advice to businesses, and handled their commercial litigation and mediation.
- Represented individual clients in court proceedings (commercial, criminal, and family law) and mediation sessions.
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs for court hearings.
- Conducted thorough legal research for each case.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, memoranda of understanding, and joint ventures.
- Maintained client information databases, and conducted client interviews.
Education
Masters of Law - International Trade and Investment Law
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia10.2024
Certificate - Mediation Skills
Edwards Mediation Academy
United States Of America03.2023
Post-Graduate Diploma - Legislative Drafting
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka, Zambia02.2022
Post-Graduate Diploma - Legal Practitioner's Qualifying Examination
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka, Zambia05.2015
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Zambian Open University
Lusaka, Zambia09.2013
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
- Legislative drafting
- Confidentiality
- Legal research
- Contract drafting
- Regulatory compliance
- Mediation strategies
- Case management
References
- Hon. Sylvia Munyinya, Principal Magistrate, Judiciary of Zambia, Lusaka, +260 977693285
- Mr. Billingtone Mosha, Managing Partner, Mosha and Company Attorneys, Lusaka, +260 977808024
- Mr. Zhunga Simbwalanga, Member Board of Directors, Eden University, Lusaka, +260 978933878
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling- I enjoy taking long drives, visiting new places and learning about different cultures
- Art- I love painting, it is the best way to express my thoughts and emotions without speaking
- Reading- I love reading, it is an inexpensive way of traveling around the world through vivid imagination
- Listening to music- I enjoy different genres of music, I find it therapeutic
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/03/88
- Gender: Female
Self Description
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills. Self-driven, solution oriented, analytical tinker and team player.
Affiliations
- Gardening
- interior decor
- Fashion
- Music
- Art
- Reading
Timeline
District Registrar
Judiciary of Zambia
07.2021 - Current
Senior Research Advocate
Judiciary of Zambia
02.2016 - Current
Associate Lawyer
Mosha & Company Advocates
04.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Law - International Trade and Investment Law
University of Lusaka
Certificate - Mediation Skills
Edwards Mediation Academy
Post-Graduate Diploma - Legislative Drafting
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Legal Practitioner's Qualifying Examination
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Zambian Open University
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