Harriet Nankozi
@harrietnankozi
Detail-oriented legal professional specializing in international law, virtual legal assistance, and human rights.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I am a resourceful legal professional with experience in International and European Law, virtual legal assistance, and human rights advocacy. I have drafted legal documents, conducted comprehensive legal research, and managed digital case files to support attorneys and NGOs effectively.
I have improved case management and digital organization—reducing turnaround times and increasing file retrieval efficiency—while coordinating virtual legal awareness sessions and community legal education initiatives to enhance access to justice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Assistant Officer
Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)
Conducted legal research and drafted policy briefs supporting human rights initiatives; streamlined digital document organization improving file retrieval efficiency by 25% and coordinated virtual legal awareness sessions to increase engagement.
Legal Assistant
Mugerwa & Partners Advocates & Solicitors
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Drafted pleadings, affidavits, and contracts ensuring compliance; managed court schedules and remote hearings and enhanced case management systems to reduce administrative turnaround time by 30%.
Legal Intern / Project Coordinator
Love and Hope Development Organization
Jun 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Spearheaded community legal education on land and human rights, drafted motions and client correspondence, and coordinated virtual meetings, reports, and donor communications for ongoing projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NANational and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Master of Laws, International and European Law
LL.M in International and European Law (expected 2026).
LCLaw Development Centre
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Legal Practice
2023 - 2024
Grade: Lower Second-Class Honors
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice completed with Lower Second-Class Honors.
KUKampala International University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2018 - 2023
Grade: Upper Second-Class Honors
Bachelor of Laws degree completed with Upper Second-Class Honors.
St Antonios Orthodox Secondary School, Luweero
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2015 - 2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education completed.
Victoria Model Secondary School, Luweero
Uganda Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Uganda Certificate of Education completed.
St Francis Primary School, Matugga
Primary Leaving Examinations, Primary Education
2004 - 2010
Primary Leaving Examinations completed.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
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