BRENDA SHEILA WANJIRA

• Draft, review and manage deeds, wills and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes on behalf of clients.
• Source valuable evidence and witness statements supporting client cases.
• Using expert current legal knowledge for appropriate verbal and written advocacy.
• Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings on criminal matters.
• Confirm parties are carrying out court orders and paying necessary fines.
• Counsel businesses to comply with applicable implementation and strategy laws.

• Provided focused and timely advocacy support to meet agreed upon targets and timescales,
• Wrote comprehensive and articulate reports, letters and emails on behalf of my seniors.
• Coordinated external support provisions for client care continuity.
• Secured and presented evidence supporting client cases.
• Worked with multi-skilled team of advocates delivering direct advocacy support to variety of clients in range of settings.

• Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
• Reported case progress to clients with warm and professional style.
• Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases.
• Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
• Submitted forms and applications for ongoing cases, supporting case progression.
• Handled complex scheduling for appointments and court appearances.
• Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
• Researched legislation and precedents with sound judgment and analytical skills.

• Researched legislation and precedents with sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Reported case progress to clients with warm and professional style.
• Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers and court staff.
• Distributed client bills and sought prompt payment.
• Monitored litigation developments to give current legal advice.
• Supported legal representatives during court case presentation.

The Advocates Training Practice (A.T. P) Program is a professional training consisting of one year class taught courses, six months of pupillage.

Courses covered: Civil and Criminal Litigation, Probate and Succession, Trial Advocacy, Conveyancing, Commercial Transaction, Legal Writing and Drafting, Professional Ethics and Legal Practice

• Member of the Kenyan Bar.
• Member of Law Society of Kenya.

Some of the courses covered: Contract Law, Family Law, Torts, International Human Rights Law, Women & the law, Trust Law, Employment Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Conveyancing and Evidence Law.

• Member of the Student Organization of Nairobi University (S.O.N.U)
• Awarded Second Class Honours.