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CHERONO FAITH

Advocate Of The High Court Of Kenya
Nairobi

Summary

I am a confident, highly driven and proactive individual with excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to think on my feet and process information logically and clearly. I have a strong understanding of the Law with an outstanding advocacy, interpersonal, and research skills and strive to apply the same to practice. I am eager to develop my career with a reputable organization that values high-level service and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

JP ADVOCATES LLP
Nairobi
3 2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting legal research
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents, pleadings and correspondences
  • Developing litigation strategies
  • Case management
  • Assisting with trial preparation and managing case files and client information.
  • Advising and updating clients on the developments of the law.
  • Client representation in negotiation,mediation,arbitration, and court proceedings.
  • Updating and consulting with senior associates and partners.
  • Supervising paralegals or legal assistants from time to time
  • Billing of clients and preparation of invoices according to the Advocates Remuneration Order.

Holding Over

B A OUMA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
Nairobi
11.2023 - 02.2024

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting legal research and providing legal advice to clients on legal matters through bi-weekly newsletters.
  • Attending client meetings and interviews, gaining exposure to client counselling
  • Drafting legal memoranda briefs, contracts, agreements and client correspondence under the supervision of senior associates
  • Reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, court records drafted by my juniors
  • Observing court proceedings, depositions, and negotiations, gaining practical court room experience
  • Contributing to case strategy discussions and brainstorming sessions with Associates
  • Attending and participated in Dispute resolution forums including mediation, arbitration as well as out of court settlements
  • Drafting of the various conveyancing documents as well as interacting with the land administration digital platforms.

Pupillage

B.A. Ouma & Associates Advocates
Nairobi
04.2023 - 10.2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting legal research to support associates in preparing cases and legal documents
  • Assisted in client meetings and interviews, gaining exposure to client counselling
  • Drafting legal memoranda briefs, legal pleadings and client correspondence under the supervision of senior associates
  • Reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, court pleadings and correspondence drafted by my juniors
  • Observing court proceedings, depositions, and negotiations, gaining practical court room experience
  • Contributing to case strategy discussions and brainstorming sessions with legal teams
  • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards.

Legal Consultant

Precious Gift Junior
Nairobi
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Drafting and reviewing agreements, opinions, and contracts of services of the employees
  • Providing practical business solutions for the school in line with the legal background of the problem
  • Maintaining all the legal records and reviewing the work done by the subordinate staff members
  • Preparation and research of legal proposals, policies and briefs.

Judicial Attachment

Kericho Law Courts
Kericho
01.2020 - 02.2020

Key Responsibilities

  • Responding to questions from judicial officers and court staff on general legal issues
  • Attending court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information
  • Reviewing complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings filed to determine issues involved and dockets of pending litigation to maintain adequate progress
  • Proofreading judicial opinions, decisions and citations.
  • Drafting rulings and judgments.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Law -

Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

Introduction To Arbitration To Module III -

Nairobi Center For International Arbitration

Diploma in Criminology And Security Studies -

Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

Bachelor of Law (Hons) - Law

Kabarak University
Nakuru, Nakuru District, Kenya
12.2021

KCSE -

Kaplong Girls High School

Skills

Able to make timely, well-considered, and logical decisions on problem situations that may arise to find appropriate and workable solutions

Teamwork

Inter-personal skills

Excellent Communication

Ability to work under minimum or no supervision

Ability to meet deadlines and work under minimum pressure

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint

Legal Research and Review

Administrative legal support

Case management

Case analysis and briefs

Client Relationship management

Time Management

Leadership

Preparing reports

Management Support

Workplace Safety

Issue Resolution

Customer interaction

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Attention to Detail

Work Planning and Prioritization

Client Engagement

Performance Improvement

Accomplishments

  • School Director of Studies at Kaptirbet Primary School
  • Firm Secretary at the Kenya School of Law
  • A class representative at Mount Kenya University
  • Chairs a community fund drive for university students
  • Director at Sure Steps Saving Cooperation.

References

  • Hon.S. K. Ngetich., Magistrate, The Kericho Law Courts, Kericho, 20200, +254722458689
  • Prof Ambani Asogo John, LLD, Dean School of Law, Kabarak University, Private Bag, Kabarak, 20157, 0773049779, deanlaw@kabarak.ac.ke
  • Ms.Beryl Anyango Ouma, Managing Partner, B. A. Ouma & Associates, +254721818879, baolaw@baoassociates.co.ke

Timeline

Holding Over

B A OUMA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
11.2023 - 02.2024

Pupillage

B.A. Ouma & Associates Advocates
04.2023 - 10.2023

Legal Consultant

Precious Gift Junior
01.2022 - 04.2022

Judicial Attachment

Kericho Law Courts
01.2020 - 02.2020

Associate

JP ADVOCATES LLP
3 2024 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Law -

Kenya School of Law

Introduction To Arbitration To Module III -

Nairobi Center For International Arbitration

Diploma in Criminology And Security Studies -

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor of Law (Hons) - Law

Kabarak University

KCSE -

Kaplong Girls High School
CHERONO FAITHAdvocate Of The High Court Of Kenya