Mirriam Kunda
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Adept in Conveyancing and Legal Drafting, contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Practitioner
Mklass Consultancy
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
Legal Practitioner
Essa's Consultancy
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal advice.
- Enhanced firm reputation through participation in community outreach events and pro bono work.
- Coordinated efforts among attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure seamless delivery of services to clients.
- Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members by organizing training sessions on relevant topics.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and inform decision-making processes.
- Managed complex caseloads for successful case resolution and client satisfaction.
- Negotiated favorable settlements with opposing counsel, avoiding costly litigation.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as contracts, wills, trusts, pleadings, motions, and briefs for successful outcomes in various matters.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, legal developments, and legislative changes for effective representation of clients'' interests.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Handled cases on corporate governance
- Ensured that the Board of Directors complied with the provisions of the Law in the day to day management of the company
Intern: Legal Unit
Ministry Of Lands And Natural Resources
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Prepared files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for Commissioner of Lands and Legal Officer
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
Legal Advisor
Zambia Federation Of Disability Ordganisations
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect organisation from legal claims.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Developed compliance best practices for disability law
Legal Intern
Lloyd Jones And Collins
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
Education
Certificate To Practice As An Advocate - Law
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka03.2018
Bachelor Of Laws Degree - Law
University of Zambia
Lusaka09.2012
Secondary School -
Lwitikila Girls Secondary School
Mpika11.2003
Skills
- Patent Law
- Case Interpretation
- Arbitration and Litigation
- Mediation
- Legal Drafting
- Conveyancing
- Good communication skills
- Compliance management
- Document drafting
- Oral advocacy
- Contract review
- Employment law
- Real estate law
- Intellectual property law
- Corporate governance
- Immigration law
- Arbitration and litigation
- Corporate transactions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Creative and critical thinking
- Legal research and review
- Legal document preparation
- Document filing
- Investigation skills
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
- Efficient researcher
- Establishing effective relationships
- Legal case management
Timeline
Legal Practitioner
Mklass Consultancy
01.2021 - 12.2024
Legal Practitioner
Essa's Consultancy
03.2018 - 12.2020
Intern: Legal Unit
Ministry Of Lands And Natural Resources
10.2012 - 03.2017
Legal Advisor
Zambia Federation Of Disability Ordganisations
03.2010 - 03.2011
Legal Intern
Lloyd Jones And Collins
12.2009 - 04.2010
Certificate To Practice As An Advocate - Law
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelor Of Laws Degree - Law
University of Zambia
Secondary School -
Lwitikila Girls Secondary School