Mirembe Faith Ndagire
Kampala,Wakiso
Summary
Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments and organizes case materials. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Tech-savvy innovator. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Legal Assistant
Uganda Law Society
08.2024 - Current
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents including pleadings, conducted client interviews, opened files for them, recording their evidence through witness statements pertaining the claims forwarded for legal redress.
- Ensuring that the law sis used as a vital tool to protect and promote sexual and reproductive rights for all.
- Research and analysis. Researched national and international laws, treaties and legal precedents related to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights.
- Analyze proposed legislation and policies that impact Sexual Reproductive Health Rights.
- Drafting legal opinions and recommendations for the NGO’s advocacy efforts. They may also lobby policy makers and government officials.
- Working on legal cases that challenge discriminatory laws or practices that violate Sexual Reproductive Health Rights through representing individuals that denied access to reproductive health care or who have faced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Training NGO staff, healthcare providers and community members on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights laws and their rights.
- Coordination with other NGOs working on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights issues to share knowledge, resources and strategies.
- Working with International Human Rights Organizations to advocate for Sexual Reproductive Health Rights at the global level.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as may be required by the Operations Manager.
- Keeping up to date on legal developments related to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights including new laws, court rulings and International Human Rights announcements.
- Conducting community and school outreaches to educate students about maternal health, abortion and its effects, rights of sexual minorities, reproductive health rights, HIV/AIDs and its prevention among other related activities.
Legal Assistant and Researcher
Buwule & Mayiga Company Advocates
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents including pleadings, conducted client interviews, opened files for them, recording their evidence through witness statements pertaining the claims forwarded for legal redress.
- Drafted court pleadings and other court related documents for the matters that we forwarded for court process.
- Carried out research and write legal opinions regarding claims concerning clients.
- Gave legal support in as far as litigation is concerned by appearing at Court and attending sessions and making sure that our matters are cause listed be heard.
- Gave the clients status updates on their complaints through letters, emails, phone calls and physical meetings/ engagements.
- Carried out mediation sessions among parties to resolve issues between them.
- Legal, key duties and responsibilities
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents including pleadings, contracts, credit facilities and securities.
- Representing the bank in legal matters including in courts of law in line with the law, bank policies, regulations and best practice.
- Conducting legal research and providing legal advice to mitigate risks and safeguard bank interest.
- Examining legal documents and correspondence, procedural instructions and assist in preparation of responses to the same.
- Filing and serving of court documents, pleadings and managing correspondences made with external lawyers, judicial officers and courts of judicature as instructed by the Legal Manager.
- Compiling, verifying and delivering all documentation related to any case involving the Bank and ensuring that the same are properly prepared and filed and returning of feedback regarding the same.
- Conducting follow ups on sector players to ensure that they provide responses to the complaints submitted.
- Reviewing and providing legal advice on contracts, MOUs and other documents.
- Ensuring that legal risks are identified and appropriate actions are taken.
- Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation, particular claims, recovery disputes, liaise with and manage external lawyers.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as may be required by the Legal Manager.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Education
LLM Sexual And Reproductive Rights in Africa - Law And Justice
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa12-2026
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law Development Centre
Kampala ,Uganda08-2024
Bachelor of Laws Degree - Honors
Uganda Christian University
Mukono01.2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Mengo Senior School
Kampala ,Uganda01.2016
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Nabisunsa Girls’ School
Kampala ,Uganda01.2014
Skills
- Effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to promote diversion and inclusion for all
- Strong writing, editorial and editing skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, power point and internet browsing
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions
- Competent in organization of high-level events, strategic planning and implementation
- Committed and resourceful team leader, with ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously as well as decision making
- Strong analytical skills with ability to work in an all- inclusive workplace culture
- Competent project and financial management, planning and organizational skills
- Taking leading role in development of annual and quarterly work plans
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills to find solutions to problems or situations at hand
- Hardworking and committed to assigned responsibilities
- Flexible and willing to learn, proficient time manger
- Persistence and tenacity: I do not give up on a noble cause
- Ability to work accurately, paying close attention to detail and notice inconsistencies
- Legal research and document preparation,drafting
- Professional correspondence and excellent client communicationt
- Exceptional telephone etiquette and workflow prioritization
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Language: English, Reading: Excellent, Speaking: Excellent, Writing: Excellent
Language: Luganda, Reading: Excellent, Speaking: Excellent, Writing: Excellent
Language: Swahili, Reading: Fair, Speaking: Fair, Writing: Fair
Timeline
Administrative Legal Assistant
Uganda Law Society
08.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant and Researcher
Buwule & Mayiga Company Advocates
10.2022 - 02.2024
LLM Sexual And Reproductive Rights in Africa - Law And Justice
University of Pretoria
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law Development Centre
Bachelor of Laws Degree - Honors
Uganda Christian University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Mengo Senior School
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Nabisunsa Girls’ School