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Dan Kaaria

Dan Kaaria

Nairobi, Kasarani

Summary

Proactive and enthusiastic Law Student with excellent legal documentation and research skills. Currently pursuing Bachelor in Laws(LLB). Excited to gain invaluable hands-on experience while helping clients achieve goals. My goal is to achieve targets, learn and solve problems. I have the zeal and commitment to see that programs work effectively without any delays and objectives are met.

Overview

Work History

Court Clerk Intern

Meru Law Courts
Meru , Kenya
2023.06 - 2023.08
  • Provided clerical support to the court staff by preparing and submitting legal documents.
  • Attended court sessions to observe proceedings and take notes for later reference.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to case files in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of all court filings, pleadings and other documents received from attorneys or litigants.
  • Prepared various reports on court activities when requested by judicial officers or other personnel.
  • Created spreadsheets containing information about pending cases for tracking purposes.
  • Assisted judicial officers with caseload management by coordinating hearings dates between parties involved in litigation.
  • Retrieved archived documents from storage upon request from judicial officers or other personnel.
  • Monitored case progress and made notations in case files.
  • Updated logs, produced reports and put together case files.
  • Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
  • Evaluated applications and assessment results to determine eligibility and acceptance.

Legal Intern

J.M Kimathi & Partners Advocates LLP
Nairobi , Kenya
2023.03 - 2023.06
  • Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
  • Participated in client meetings with attorney supervision.
  • Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
  • Maintained updated records of pending cases or transactions.
  • Compiled data from sources such as financial statements or accounting reports.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or managing calendars.
  • Created organized filing system for legal documentation.
  • Answered management's questions and effectively presented information upon request.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated working with people across different social identities and backgrounds.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

Kenyatta University
Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
2025-12

Skills

  • Strong Organization
  • Legal Research
  • Computer Literate
  • Proofreading
  • Document Preparation
  • Schedule Management
  • Data Entry
  • Confidentiality
  • File Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Motivation
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Written Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Research skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Legal Documentation
  • Records Maintenance
  • Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication
  • Task Prioritization
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Interests

  • Reading Novels
  • Community service
  • Playing Football
  • Sharing stories with friends
  • Learning Languages
  • Yoga
  • Travelling

Timeline

Court Clerk Intern

Meru Law Courts
2023.06 - 2023.08

Legal Intern

J.M Kimathi & Partners Advocates LLP
2023.03 - 2023.06

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

Kenyatta University
Dan Kaaria