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Education
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Hobbies
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Summary

Proven Administrative and Legal Assistant with a track record of enhancing productivity and efficiency at FFOU and Obore, Engulu & Company Advocates. Expert in managing documentation, with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving prowess. Skilled in legal research and report generation, contributing to significant case backlog reduction.


Iam a dynamic professional who is passionate towards Administration, research, Drafting Documents, Mediation and with a diverse background and a proven track record of success.

Iam a self driven, very professional, diligent, highly motivated, confident, proactive and flexible and good at team work.

My Career Objective and passion for this industry has driven me to continuosly seek opportunities for growth and development, making me a versatile candidate for a wide range of job roles.

Iam known for my exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, which enables me to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey Complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. I thrive under pressure and lam adept at prioritizing tasks to meet important deadlines.

I pledge to collaboratively work as a team through proper consultation, eager to learn and portray organisational and personal skills with integrity and effectiveness so as to enable and uphold organisational aims and objectives towards its inclusion .

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant to the Director Legal

FFOU (Federation of Fisheries Uganda )
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Ensured accuracy in all written communications from the director''s office through meticulous proofreading and editing practices.
  • Enhanced director''s productivity by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
  • Increased efficiency in the workplace by organizing and maintaining an effective filing system for both physical and electronic documents.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings, and travel.
  • Managed incoming calls professionally, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel or providing relevant information as needed.
  • Improved communication within the department through timely distribution of meeting agendas, minutes, and reports.
  • Reduced workload for the director by taking on additional responsibilities such as drafting correspondence, creating presentations, and preparing briefing materials.
  • I wrote legal reports , letters and concept notes to various embassies on the rights of the fisherfolk.

Legal Assistant (intern)

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Drafting and writing legal opinions , submissions which led to reduction of case backlog.
  • Offering clerical assistance to my immediate supervisors and other office officials and thus effective service to people.
  • Preparing court documents to help facilitate court proceedings.
  • Conducting research in areas concerning criminology.
  • Preparing reports in all work related activities participated in and this led to maintenance of accurate records.
  • Perusal of criminal case files and wrote several legal opinions which were upheld by my supervisor.


Administrative and Legal Assistant

Obore, Engulu & Company Advocates
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Provided Administrative support and all correspondence and enquiries.
  • Organized and maintained all files and this led to accurate records both electronic and physical.
  • Conducted research both on legal and non legal facts, this helped to broaden my knowledge on current affairs.
  • Assessed legal implications in the Organization's dealings with licensed entities.
  • Assisted management in arbitraton and conflict resolution options to reduce possible litigation.
  • Undertook initial interviews and summarized facts for sharing with Legal Officer.
  • Assisted the Legal Officer in mobilizing and facilitating legal trainings ..


Education

Tororo Girls' School
Uganda

Post -Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Manangement, Accounting, Tax And Legal Affairs

Law Development Center
Kampala, Uganda
07.2022

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Uganda Christian University(UCU)
Uganda
07.2018

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Secondary School, Kitende
Uganda
2013

Skills

  • Excellent Communication both oral and written ( English )
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Good numerical and analytical skills, Results oriented
  • Calendar Management
  • Report Generation and Document Preparation
  • Computer literacy
  • Problem solving skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Good Listener

Competencies

Adaptability, Attention too detail, Proactivity and self-motivation , Resilience , Work ethic, Planning and organizing, Team work and Time management

Hobbies

Volunteering 

Sports (Football)

Reading 

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Administrative Assistant to the Director Legal

FFOU (Federation of Fisheries Uganda )
04.2022 - 11.2023

Legal Assistant (intern)

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
01.2022 - 03.2022

Administrative and Legal Assistant

Obore, Engulu & Company Advocates
09.2018 - 09.2020

Tororo Girls' School

Post -Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Manangement, Accounting, Tax And Legal Affairs

Law Development Center

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Uganda Christian University(UCU)

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Secondary School, Kitende
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