Brenda Osimbo Siganga
Nairobi
Summary
Legal professional dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction and fostering team collaboration. Conducts comprehensive legal research and manages case documentation to streamline operations and support effective case strategies. Committed to aligning legal practices with organizational objectives and promoting clear communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Legal Intern
Water Resources Authority
Nairobi
01.2026 - Current
- Reviewed and drafted legal documents, including contracts, memoranda, and court filings, to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared responses to litigation and judicial review applications, aiding in case strategy and legal arguments.
- Conduct legal research on water resources management regulations, compliance issues and relevant case law to support the legal team.
- Working alongside the advocates, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed office diary, tracking deadlines and significant dates to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Monitoring and maintaining the records management's policies, and procedures on the recording of files, opening new files and updating the office diary.
Legal Associate
Ben Aduol Nyanga & Company Advocates
Nairobi
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Attending Court and drafting pleadings.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk, reviewed court files, and collected certified court documents to support case preparation.
- Collaborated with advocates, administrative assistants, and legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes, enhancing team efficiency.
- Familiarized with legal processes including conveyancing transactions, commercial transactions and succession procedures.
- Managed the office diary and recorded all deadlines and significant dates.
- Monitoring and maintaining the records management's policies, and procedures on the recording of files, opening new files and updating the office diary.
Legal Assistant
Kathurima & Mungui Co. Advocates LLP
Nairobi
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Engaged in commercial meetings with clients to review settlement agreements and negotiate favorable terms.
- Assisted individual clients by providing legal opinions in legal disputes.
- Taking instructions from clients and preparing relevant Court pleadings.
- Facilitated meetings with plaintiffs, defendants, and opposing legal counsels to expedite out-of-court settlements.
- Managed client relations through effective communication and proactive support.
- Coordinated litigation team activities within the office to enhance efficiency.
- Providing legal counsel on challenging issues to coworkers and staff.
Pupil
OMA Advocates
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Drafted court pleadings and submissions, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal standards.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk, reviewed court files, and gathered certified court documents to support legal processes.
- Collaborated with advocates, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants to support complex cases and legal processes.
- Acquired knowledge of legal processes, including conveyancing transactions, commercial transactions, and succession procedures.
- Managed office diary, tracking deadlines and significant dates to ensure compliance with court schedules.
- Monitoring and maintaining the records management's policies, and procedures on the recording of files, opening new files and updating the office diary.
Legal Intern
NYACHAE & ASHITIVA COMPANY ADVOCATES
04.2015 - 08.2020
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with the court clerk on behalf of the firm.
- Drafted court pleadings and submissions to support case litigation.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for clients to ensure clear communication and compliance.
- Working alongside the advocates, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Acquired knowledge of legal processes including conveyancing transactions, commercial transactions, and succession procedures.
- Monitoring and maintaining the records management policies and procedures for recording files, opening new files, and updating the office diary.
- Taking care of the office diary and making a note of all the deadlines and other significant dates.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy access.
Intern
Milimani High Court
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Drafting and issuing release orders, bails, and bonds.
- Assisted in managing records of Court Diary to ensure accurate scheduling.
- Opened new files and records for court cases.
- Assisting in filing and updating the court register at the court registries.
- Receiving documents and assessing Court fees at the Registry.
- Collaborated with Magistrates and court clerks during Court Prison visits to facilitate case evaluations.
- Accompanied Magistrates on Court site visits to evaluate conditions and support decision-making.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Higher Diploma in Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya12-2024
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law Degree
Catholic University of East Africa
Karen -Nairobi11-2020
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
Luweero District, Uganda10-2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) -
Our Lady of Mercy Girls High School
Meru, Kenya01-2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: KCPE -
Moi Avenue Primary School
Nairobi12-2006
Skills
- Knowledge of legal procedures and practices
- Adept in report writing and legal research
- Proficient in conceptual, analytical, and logical reasoning
- Knowledgeable in computer applications
- Ability to examine written material critically
- Ability to examine oral presentations critically
- Problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Oral and communication skills
- Ability to work well independently
- Ability to work well in a group setting
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork mentality
- Sober decision-making
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work under fixed times and schedules
Professional Membership Bodies
- Law society of Kenya, Lsk/26/06562
- Federation of Women Lawyers, 39816
Languages
- English
- Luhya
- Kiswahili, native
- English, fluent
- Luhya, basic competence
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel: Nature drives
- Culture: Cinema, literature, and art
- Nature: a lover of nature
- Solo sports: Swimming, cycling, and Football watching
- Wellness practices: Yoga or Cardio
- Knowledge-based hobbies: Motivational Speaker, debater, and a panelist
- Community activities: Volunteering for local organizations, charities, and community involvement
Professional Courses
Certified Professional Mediator, Mediation Training Institute (MTI) East Africa
Professional Referees
- Ashitiva Mandale, Nyachae and Ashitiva Advocates, 0721851364, info@nyachaeashitiva.com
- Elizabeth Ambasa Mungui, Kathurima & Mungui Co. LLP Advocates, 0704834859, Lizmungui@gmail.com
- Daniel Sitati Sifuma, Resident Magistrate - Kilifi Law courts, 0728425589, danstat12@gmail.com
- Tamari Kaidza Katana, Kithi and Company Advocates, 0795117366, katanatamari@gmail.com
- Allan O. Oduor, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 0727551963, allan5oduor@gmail.com
Timeline
Corporate Legal Intern
Water Resources Authority
01.2026 - Current
Legal Associate
Ben Aduol Nyanga & Company Advocates
01.2025 - 12.2025
Legal Assistant
Kathurima & Mungui Co. Advocates LLP
01.2024 - 12.2024
Pupil
OMA Advocates
05.2023 - 11.2023
Intern
Milimani High Court
10.2016 - 12.2016
Legal Intern
NYACHAE & ASHITIVA COMPANY ADVOCATES
04.2015 - 08.2020
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Higher Diploma in Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law Degree
Catholic University of East Africa
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) -
Our Lady of Mercy Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: KCPE -
Moi Avenue Primary School