ABIGAIL W. NG'ANG'A
Nairobi
Summary
Completed Bachelor of Laws and partially fulfilled the Advocates Training Programme with progressive legal experience gained through internships in law firms. Skillful in drafting legal opinions and legal documents. Efficient in conducting legal research and problem solving. Comprehensive understanding of the court processes and legal terminologies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Legal Assistant
Harry Karanja And Company Advocates
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Skillfully drafted and analyzed legal documents
- Strengthened client trust through consistent attention to detail when handling their case materials
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, providing valuable insights for case development and strategy formulation
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies, contributing to favorable case resolutions
- Assisted with trial preparation, gathering crucial evidence for successful litigation outcomes
- Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence
- Improved case management efficiency by organizing and maintaining electronic files and databases.
Advocate Trainee
Andrew & Steve Advocates
2023.05 - 2023.12
- Assisted five advocates with materials preparation for court proceedings
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support the legal department
- Assisted in conducting Legal Compliance Audits and Training
- Prepared and filed pleadings, applications and other legal documents in court proceedings
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
Legal Intern
Murgor & Murgor Advocates
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Attended court proceedings and prepared summaries on client cases
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Performed legal and general research on statutes, decisions, legal articles, and rules relating to legal issues at hand
- Assisted in case developing processes to expedite legal procedures
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients
- Prepared legal documents for review by associate and senior advocates
- Attended Client meetings
Managing Editor
Riara University Law Review
2021.11 - 2022.07
- Oversaw compliance with style guide and editorial guidelines throughout entire publication of Inaugural issue of Riara Law Review Journal titled 'Journal of Conflict Management and Sustainable Development'
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions
- Handled final proofreading, copy editing, revision functions and final approval for content deliverables aligned with established guidelines.
Vice President
Riara University Law Society
2021.04 - 2022.07
- Assisted president with responsibilities as needed
- Maximized productivity by training over 50 society members on best practices and protocols including moots and research competitions
- Established performance goals for society and provided methods for reaching milestones
- Increased society growth through collaboration with marketing departments and liaising society coordinator for social media presence
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Acting Secretary
Riara University Law Society
2021.04 - 2022.07
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Prepared society agenda for society meetings in consultation with President
- Made arrangements including date, time and hospitality of society meetings
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Wrote minutes of society meetings and maintained files of society.
Legal Student Intern
Kamau Kinga Advocates
2021.11 - 2022.01
- Drafted legal documents
- Attended court proceedings to take notes and document proceedings
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Performed legal and general research
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients
- Attended court hearings to take notes and document proceedings.
Judicial Court Intern
Kiambu High Court
2019.10 - 2019.12
- Interned at the Criminal registry and Court 3 under Hon Teresia Nyangena
- Attended court trials and kept minutes to prepare case summaries for clerks and judge
- Processed court files, exhibits and corams to facilitate timely court proceedings
- Provided administrative support to judicial staff by duplicating and circulating documents and handling individual requests
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents and tracking case statuses
- Gained skills such as critical observation, conflict resolution and problem solving.
Education
Advocates Training Programme
Kenya School of Law
Karen, Nairobi09.2024
Module 1 of Domestic Arbitration -
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Upperhill, Nairobi06.2024
Introduction To Arbitration And ADR - Entry Course For Associate Member
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Upperhill, Nairobi05.2023
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
Riara University
07.2022
Skills
- Legal research and writing
- Substantive Law knowledge and legal procedure
- Leadership
- Legal documentation and preparation
- Court trial processes and attendance
- Electronic filing system organization
- Client management
- Microsoft office(Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Google drive(Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
- Social media(LinkedIn, Websites, Blogs)
- Drafting Pleadings
Certification
- Justice, HarvardX, 07/2020, 06/2021
- Fundamental in Aviation Law, IATA TRAINING, 05/2020, 10/2020
- Introduction to International Humanitarian Law(IHL), [Humanitarian Leadership Academy], 08/2023
- Data Protection Course, Strathmore University: Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, 09/2023
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of the Riara Law Review as a Managing Editor and content writer in the development of the Inauguration of the first Riara Law Review Journal titled " Journal of Conflict Management and Sustainable Development".
- Received an Excellence in leadership award in the Riara University 6th Commencement ceremony.
- Received a first runners-up in the research category at the All-Kenyan Moot Court Competition (AKMCC)- 9th Edition.
Conferences And Participations
- All-Kenya Moot Court Competition
- Electoral Justice and Democracy: Ensuring electoral credibility and the rule of law - May 2022
- Combating Corruption in the provision of the highest attainable standard of health- June 2021
- International Model United Nations Conference 66.0
- Gender equality by alleviating discrimination against women - July 2022
- International Committee of the Red cross
- The Proliferation of non-state armed groups and its legal and practical challenges
References
- Dr Victor Lando, Dean, lecturer and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Riara University, vlando@riarauniversity.ac.ke, +254 711627575
- Jonathan Obwogi Ombati, Lecturer and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Riara University, jona.obwogi@gmail.com, +254 716758805
- Elizabeth Waweru, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Kamau Kinga Advocates, +254 725676030
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
Timeline
Litigation Legal Assistant
Harry Karanja And Company Advocates
2023.08 - 2024.03
Advocate Trainee
Andrew & Steve Advocates
2023.05 - 2023.12
Legal Intern
Murgor & Murgor Advocates
2022.01 - 2022.08
Managing Editor
Riara University Law Review
2021.11 - 2022.07
Legal Student Intern
Kamau Kinga Advocates
2021.11 - 2022.01
Vice President
Riara University Law Society
2021.04 - 2022.07
Acting Secretary
Riara University Law Society
2021.04 - 2022.07
Judicial Court Intern
Kiambu High Court
2019.10 - 2019.12
Advocates Training Programme
Kenya School of Law
Module 1 of Domestic Arbitration -
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Introduction To Arbitration And ADR - Entry Course For Associate Member
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
Riara University
- Justice, HarvardX, 07/2020, 06/2021
- Fundamental in Aviation Law, IATA TRAINING, 05/2020, 10/2020
- Introduction to International Humanitarian Law(IHL), [Humanitarian Leadership Academy], 08/2023
- Data Protection Course, Strathmore University: Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, 09/2023
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