Magdaleena Ndinelago Joseph
Windhoek, Khomas
Summary
A highly accomplished Senior Legal Officer with over 5 years of experience in providing legal support and guidance. Demonstrated success in handling complex legal matters, including litigation, contract negotiation, compliance and risk management. Adept at analyzing legal documents and providing opinions. Posses strong communication, negotiation and administrative skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice: Master of the High Court
Windhoek
11.2023 - Current
- Attend to the supervision of the administration of deceased estates.
- Which entails: to examining deceased estates reporting documents and applications made in respect of said estates, wills and codicils, Liquidation and distribution accounts, issuing query letters, drafting Letters of Authority and Letters of executorship.
Senior Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice: Legal Services (Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court)
Katima Mulilo
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Attend to maintenance formal inquiries in court, mediations, drafting of directives, research and opening of maintenance files as well as attended to the supervision of other staff.
Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice: Legal Services (Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court)
Katima Mulilo
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Attend to maintenance formal inquiries in court, mediations, drafting of directives, research and opening of maintenance files as well as attended to the supervision of other staff.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Nambahu Associates
Windhoek
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Attend to Civil law, Labour law, Commercial law, Criminal law, Estate Administration, Maintenance and Matrimonial matters
- Drafting and analyzing of legal documents and contracts, Giving legal advice, Drafting legal opinions and extensive research, appearing in court for civil and criminal matters.
Administratvive Officer
Uunongo Technical Serives
Windhoek
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Managing front reception, attending to queries, taking minutes in meetings, typing memos and correspondences, recording appointments, as well as rendering secretarial support to staff.
- Managed calendars to ensure efficient use of time; scheduled appointments as needed.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Provided administrative support to department staff including typing letters and reports; preparing mailings; photocopying; collating; faxing; scanning documents.
Education
LAW ARTICLES
Justice Training Centre (Board For Legal Education)
Windhoek, Namibia01-2022
BACHELOR OF LAW (HONOURS)
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia01-2018
NSSC
Swakopmund Secondary School
Swakopmund, Namibia01-2014
Skills
- Contract drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Legal Advice
- Legal Research and Review
- Dispute Resolution
- Organization and Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Professional Appointment Registration
- Law Society of Namibia, Enrolled as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia, 03/17/23
- Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Appeal Tribunal Member, 2022-2025
Personal Information
Driving License: Code: B
References
- Mr. E Haradoeb, Deputy Master (Ministry of Justice: Master of the High Court), 081 124 2621
- Ms C. Mwilima, Principal Magistrate (Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court), 081 205 8143
- Ms. Vistorina Mwandingi, Human Resource (Nambahu Associates), 061 402 455
- Mr. Felix Ndinamwene, CEO (Uunongo Technical Services), 0811502144
Languages
Native/Excellent, Excellent, Good
Certification
- Law Society of Namibia- Enrolled as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia (17 March 2023)
- Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform- Appointed as Appeal Tribunal Member (2022-2025)
Languages
Oshiwambo
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Senior Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice: Master of the High Court
11.2023 - Current
Senior Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice: Legal Services (Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court)
03.2023 - 11.2024
Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice: Legal Services (Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court)
04.2021 - 03.2023
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Nambahu Associates
01.2019 - 03.2021
Administratvive Officer
Uunongo Technical Serives
08.2016 - 12.2018
LAW ARTICLES
Justice Training Centre (Board For Legal Education)
BACHELOR OF LAW (HONOURS)
University of Namibia
NSSC
Swakopmund Secondary School
- Law Society of Namibia- Enrolled as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia (17 March 2023)
- Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform- Appointed as Appeal Tribunal Member (2022-2025)
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