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Reading real life stories for motivation, Watching movies, soccer and boxing.
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JOSEPH KWABENA DANSO

Paralegal
Norbury, London

Summary

Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Legal Assistant

Court Of Appeal, JUDICIAL SERVICE OF GHANA
Accra
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
  • Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
  • Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Assisted in the management of the chambers

Legal Intern

Court Of Appeal, Judicial Service Of Ghana
Accra
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
  • Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
  • Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Corporate Legal Intern

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
Tema
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Reviewed and analyzed pertinent laws and legal precedents.
  • Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
  • Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) - International

Brunel University
London, United Kingdom
05.2021 - 09.2022

Professional Law Certificate - Law

Ghana School of Law
Accra, Ghana
05.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) -

Central University
Accra, Ghana
09.2015 - 05.2018

Skills

    Case analysis

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Certification

Analyzing Data with Excel, IBM

Timeline

SQL for Data Science, IBM

09-2023

Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI, Davidson College

08-2023

Analyzing Data with Excel, IBM

06-2023

Master of Laws (LLM) - International

Brunel University
05.2021 - 09.2022

Legal Assistant

Court Of Appeal, JUDICIAL SERVICE OF GHANA
11.2020 - 09.2021

Legal Intern

Court Of Appeal, Judicial Service Of Ghana
09.2020 - 11.2020

Corporate Legal Intern

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
07.2019 - 09.2019

Professional Law Certificate - Law

Ghana School of Law
05.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) -

Central University
09.2015 - 05.2018

Reading real life stories for motivation, Watching movies, soccer and boxing.

I read or watch these non-fiction and current affairs books to gain real life experience and get motivation and inspiration to overcome my obstacles in life. From Robert Kiyosaki to Dr. Myles Monroe, Brian Tracy to Bishop T.D Jakes and a couple of social media pages on motivation.

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