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Mr. Matata Dickson
Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
Areas of Practice:
Mr. Matata is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and a member of the Tanganyika Law Society since 2016. He is a fast-growing lawyer with diverse knowledge of Civil and Criminal litigations, Corporate matters, Debt collection, Family matters, drafting of various Legal documents, and Registrations of various entities. Details: https://legisattorneys.co.tz
Brief Overview And Experience
Dedicated and experienced legal professional with proven success in managing legal matters for mid-size and large commercial organizations, legal firms and major projects in Tanzania. Seeking an opportunity to use my half decade of experience to serve the state government, private companies / non governmental organizations with great effectiveness, efficiency, determination, confidentiality and respect to strict deadlines while adhering to legal procedures both local and international interested in Watching football, Reading legal journals, and Swimming.
Key Experience Record
Advocate at Legis Attorneys (current):
Responsibilities:
- Legal Research (case laws and legal positions) and Preparation of legal opinions.
- Company Internal disciplinary proceedings.
- Preparing and undertaking employees trainings on legal and ethical practices.
- Legal Drafting (agreements, employment contracts, pleadings, letters and applications for court, tribunals and commissions).
- Processing working permits for experts.
- Legal compliance.
- Negotiation and settlements.
- Liaison to government institutions, judiciary and other organizations.
- Legal representation (labour, land, commercial and civil courts, tribunals and commissions).
- Maintaining case registries.
Company Advocate at Freco Equipments and Supply Limited (Former). Industry: Construction.
Core activities performed:
- Legal Research (case laws and legal positions) and Preparation of legal opinions.
- Company Internal disciplinary proceedings.
- Preparing and undertaking employees trainings on legal and ethical practices.
- Legal Drafting (agreements, employment contracts, pleadings, letters and applications for court, tribunals and commissions).
- Processing working permits for experts.
- Legal compliance.
- Negotiation and settlements. – Liaison to government institutions, judiciary and other organisations.
- Legal representation (labour, land, commercial and civil courts, tribunals and commissions).
- Maintaining case registries.
Legal officer at TAN-AFRICA LAW CHAMBES (2014– 2016) Industry: Legal. Career Level: Mid-Level
Core activities performed:
- Legal and correspondences Drafting (pleadings, letters and applications to court and tribunals; legal memoranda, internal memos and other related documents).
- Drafting and reviewing employment documents for clients (contracts and other labour related documents).
- Legal representation (mortgages, labour, land, commercial and civil courts, tribunals and commissions).
- Negotiation and settlements.
Legal officer at RSM Attorneys Law Firm (2011 – 2013) Industry: Legal. Career Level: Internship
Core activities Performed:
- Legal Drafting (letters and applications which needs to be filled In the court.
- Establishing regular and timely contacts with aid individuals.
- Assisting potential clients in verifying a variety of documents that needs certification.
- Legal research in related assignments.
- Writing ruling and judgment.
- Preparing legal opinions and legal reviews.
- Maintaining case registries.
- Opening up case files.
Academic Record
Postgraduate diploma in legal practice: The Law School of Tanzania (2016)
Bachelor’s degree at Mzumbe University of Tanzania (Sep/2010 – June/2013). Field of Study: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Milambo High School –Taboara. (A-Level – Jan/2008 – Mar/2010)
Ally Hassan Mwinyi Secondary School-Tabora. (O-Level – Jan/2004 – Dec/2007)
Top Skills
- Court Practice. Level: Professional | Experience: More than 5 years.
- English | Swahili Language. Level: Professional | Experience: More than 7 years.
- Computer and Internet. Level: Professional | Experience: More than 7 years(Microsoft Package and Internet)
- Communication and Public speaking. Level: Professional | Experience: More than 7 years.
- Administration and Co-ordination. Level: Professional | Experience: More than 5 year
- Training, coaching and Supervision. Level: Professional | Experience: More than 5 years