Addisalem Chewaka
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in different areas of law and hands-on experience gained through work, academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship
The Ezeh Law Firm
07.2025 - Current
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Assistant Judge
Oromia State Supreme Court
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate decision for parties.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
State High Court Judge
Oromia Supreme Court
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Reviewed legal documents and memos to make determinations on pre-trial issues, motions, and final rulings.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines.
- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
State 1st Instance Court Judge
Jimma
06.2006 - 07.2011
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Awarded compensations for damages to litigants in civil cases based on the laws.
- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
- Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Public Prosecutor
Tena Public Prosecutor Office
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Worked on document preparation, conducting interviews with clients and attending court proceedings ensuring that customer inquiries were answered in a timely and professional manner.
- Developed and implemented procedures to improve customer service to clients, such as customer feedback surveys and comment box.
- Analyzed client feedback data to identify areas of improvement in customer service processes.
- Coordinated with attorneys and other legal teams to ensure customer service needs were met.
- Responded to clients’ inquiries and complaints in a courteous and timely manner.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Law
Jimma University
Jimma, EthiopiaLLB -
Jimma University
Jimma, Ethiopia06.
LLM - undefined
Ethiopian Civil Service University
Associates Degree - paralegal Practice
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, Mo07.2025
Skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Develop Positive workplace relationships
- Detail oriented
- Follow and Implement directions
- Research
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Teams
- Adobe
- Clio Manage
- Trial Director
- DocuSign eSignature
Timeline
Internship
The Ezeh Law Firm
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Judge
Oromia State Supreme Court
07.2015 - 06.2017
State High Court Judge
Oromia Supreme Court
07.2011 - 07.2015
State 1st Instance Court Judge
Jimma
06.2006 - 07.2011
Public Prosecutor
Tena Public Prosecutor Office
01.2006 - 06.2006
LLM - undefined
Ethiopian Civil Service University
Advanced Diploma - Law
Jimma University
LLB -
Jimma University
Associates Degree - paralegal Practice
Metropolitan Community College
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