BIRUNGI SARAH
Lawyer
Kampala
Summary
I am an Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
SHORT TERM EMPLOYEE
NGO Bureau
04.2022 - Current
- Case management of over 1000 cases that is maintain and update court records and case files
- Attend and record hours of dispute resolution meeting minutes accurately and in real time
- Prepare legal documents including affidavits in support, instruction letters to Attorney General
- Draft 10 daily outgoing correspondences to various organizations and government entities
- Conduct 6 daily searches on organizations
- Analyze 10 daily NGO files for renewal and new registrations and legally advise accordingly
- Analyze and draft 15 daily work permit recommendations, letters of good standing and recommendations to NGOs
- Register and manage applications for dissolution of NGO operations
- Draft daily, monthly and quarterly reports
- Advise and coordinate with other departments where necessary
- Attend court hearings when they arise.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
60 decibels, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Ensure that all questionnaires are filled accurately
- Edited and cross check errors in over 500 collected data
- Ensure confidentiality of over 500 data collected
- Listening to customers when carrying out interviews
- Translating survey documents for data collection
- Carryout remote phone call data collection for various projects
- Input data collected onto platform.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
LEGAL INTERN
National Bureau for NGOs (NGO Bureau)
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Attend and record hours of dispute resolution meeting minutes accurately and in real time
- Draft 10 daily outgoing correspondences to various organizations and government entities
- Draft weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
- Conduct 5 daily searches on organizations
- Analyze 10 daily NGO files for renewal and new registrations and legally advise accordingly
- Analyze and draft 15 daily work permit recommendations, letters of good standing and recommendations to NGOs
- Advise and coordinate with other departments where necessary.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
LEGAL INTERN
Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Attended and recorded both criminal and civil court proceedings accurately
- Reviewed 5 daily case files and further drafted legal briefs and rulings in accordance with legal framework for matters before Magistrate Grade One
- Mediated and negotiated 2 daily small claims matters and drafted payments plans therein
- Drafted supporting legal documents for litigants who could not afford services of lawyers/ advocates
- Advised litigants on their various legal rights and obligations
- Registered court cases filed before Magistrate
- Visited prison cells to offer pro bono legal services.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
Volunteer
Arinaitwe And Co. Advocates
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
COURT CLERK
Tororo Chief Magistrates Court
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Planning for court sessions and meetings
- Legal research on over 10 weekly cases to support Magistrates rulings and Judgements
- Guide and direct litigants on court process
- Developed and maintained file system
- Order office supplies and
- Provide general staff support
- Update Court Registry book on daily basis.
- Researched case law and legal documents to support judicial decisions.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Assisted newly hired clerks in learning about application reviews and verification procedures, performance strategies and customer service techniques.
- Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
- Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
- Stayed up-to-date on current laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management - Project Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda 06.2022 - 07.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Law Development Centre
Kampala 02.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Laws -
Islamic University in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda 09.2017 - 12.2020
Diploma in Law -
Law Development Centre
Kampala 09.2014 - 12.2015
Advanced Level -
Rock High Secondary School
Tororo, Uganda 02.2008 - 12.2011
Ordinary Level - Advanced High School
Rock High Secondary School
Tororo, Uganda 01.2012 - 12.2013
Skills
Strong legal research and analysis skillsAttention to detail and organizational abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communicationResearch databases, excel, access, PowerPoint and wordClient counseling, negotiation and mediationCritical thinkingTeam player
Organization and Time Management
Active Listening
Multitasking
Time Management
Problem Resolution
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Recordkeeping
Interpersonal Communication
Selected
- Attended the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) Workshop
- Underwent a training in corporate governance
- Underwent a training in countering money laundering and terrorism activities
- Undertook Research papers in my undergraduate, post Graduate diploma in Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management at Uganda Management Institute
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/24/95
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: UGANDAN
References
- Simon Hector Ocen, Manager Contracts, National Social Security Fund, 14th Floor Workers House, Kampala, +256782449825, socen@nssfug.org
- Her Worship Acaa Ketty Joan, Chief Magistrate Mpigi Division, +256787930699, Acaaketty@gmail.com
- James Nkuubi, 0753278382, luyombyajames@gmail.com, Director of Programmes, Kituo Cha Katiba, Kampala-Uganda; Lecturer-At-Law, Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU) and Part-Time Assistant Lecturer, School of Law, Makerere University. Post-graduate researcher, Human Rights and Peace Centre, School of Law, Makerere University.
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management - Project Management
Uganda Management Institute
06.2022 - 07.2023
SHORT TERM EMPLOYEE
NGO Bureau
04.2022 - Current
LEGAL INTERN
National Bureau for NGOs (NGO Bureau)
02.2022 - 04.2022
LEGAL INTERN
Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court
11.2021 - 02.2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Law Development Centre
02.2021 - 12.2021
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
60 decibels, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Arinaitwe And Co. Advocates
06.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelors of Laws -
Islamic University in Uganda
09.2017 - 12.2020
COURT CLERK
Tororo Chief Magistrates Court
07.2015 - 08.2017
Diploma in Law -
Law Development Centre
09.2014 - 12.2015
Ordinary Level - Advanced High School
Rock High Secondary School
01.2012 - 12.2013
Advanced Level -
Rock High Secondary School
02.2008 - 12.2011