Charmandy Quintessa Kandjima
Erf 401, Block A, Rehoboth/ P.O. Box 3766 Rehoboth
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical professional, with experience in legal drafting, research and client consultation. Skilled in preparing legal documents, reviewing case materials and assisting with legal processes. Recent graduate, eager to learn and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to accuracy and professionalism. Looking to grow within the general legal field and contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Legal Practitioner
W.T. Christians Legal Practitioners
01.2023 - Current
- Conducting legal research, preparing case summaries, and identifying legal issues.
- Drafting civil documents, including case initiating documents, pleadings, heads of argument, case management and pre-trial reports, discovery documents, and divorce proceedings.
- Drafting criminal documents, including pleadings, heads of argument, written submissions, bail affidavits, and transcriptions.
- Managing Section 65 proceedings, debt collection, and legal correspondences with other law firms.
- Navigating the E-Justice system and maintaining organized filing systems.
- Drafting testaments and handling estate-related legal matters.
- Editing, proofreading, and professional email and telephone etiquette
Legal Intern
State Prosecutor's Office - Magistrates Court
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with legal research, case analysis and reviewing statutes and judicial decisions.
- Observed court proceedings and maintained an excellent attendance record
- Worked closely with the state prosecutor in trial preparation whilst acting as a personal assistant.
Education
LLB (Hon) - Law
University of Namibia
Windhoek04-2023
Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) -
Otjiwarongo Secondary School
Otjiwarongo12-2018
Skills
- MS Word proficient
- Maintaining filing systems & Navigating E-justice
- Legal Drafting
- Debt Collection
- Litigation, Mediation & Alternative dispute
- Legal consultation & Multilingual Legal Services
- Strong writing skills &Time Management
Additional Information
ID: 000521 0041 3
Nationality: Namibian
Gender: Female
Dependants: 0
Marital Status: Single
Drivers License: Code B
Languages
Afrikaans
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
References
Mr. Sunull Mouton – Estate Practitioner – 081 261 4460
Mr. Gerhard Theron – Legal Practitioner – W.T. Christians Legal Practitioners – Rehoboth – 081 331 9931
Timeline
Candidate Legal Practitioner
W.T. Christians Legal Practitioners
01.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
State Prosecutor's Office - Magistrates Court
10.2019 - 12.2019
LLB (Hon) - Law
University of Namibia
Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) -
Otjiwarongo Secondary School
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