ELSIE WAMBUI NJOKA
Nairobi
Summary
I am an earnest and reliable Legal Counsel who is insightful and a skilled teamplayer. I am a quick learner who works interdependently to handle assignments and ready to go beyond basic assignments. I am also motivated to continue to learn and grow as a legal professional. I consistently manage cases well ensuring that I uphold professional integrity and advocate for clients' needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
Malela Basil & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings for various cases.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on cases.
- Provided legal advice to clients regarding their rights and obligations under applicable laws.
- Researched legal precedents to support case preparations and strategies.
- Conducted witness interviews to gather essential information for court proceedings.
- Attended court proceedings for mentions, hearings, rulings and judgments.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
Holding over
Malela Basil & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Attended court proceedings alongside an advocate.
- Attended client meetings alongside an advocate.
- Drafted court pleadings, legal opinions and other relevant legal documents.
- Assisted in administrative duties and organization.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Asssisted in updating clients on the progress of their matters.
Pupil
Humphrey & Company Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Learnt how to draft court pleadings, legal opinions, arbitral awards and other relevant legal documents.
- Learnt how to use the case management system (e-filing).
- Attended court proceedings alongside an advocate.
- Attended client meetings alongside an advocate.
- Learnt how to review contracts, prepare leases and charges.
- Assisted in updating clients on the progress of their matters via emails and calls.
Attachee
Public Service Commission
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in conducting research and preparing legal opinions on various legal issues.
- Assisted in preparing minutes during departmental meetings.
- Learnt the role of the Commission with regards to employment of public service workers.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Intern
Glasscote Rose Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted attorneys with case preparation and legal research tasks.
- Researched applicable laws and regulations to support ongoing cases.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case strategies and updates.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi11-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Kenyatta University
Nairobi12-2022
Skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Goal driven
- Self motivated
- Creative thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
- Analytical skills
Referees
- Hon. Kiraitu Murungi, senior partner, Humphrey & Company Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya, murungi52@gmail.com
- Ms. Jacqueline Manani, Director, Legal Department, Public Service Commission, Nairobi, Kenya, jmanani@publicservice.co.ke
- Dr. Ratemo Tom, Dean, Kenyatta School of Law, Nairobi, Kenya, ratemo.tom@ku.ac.ke
Professional Associations
Law Society of Kenya, Member
Timeline
Legal Associate
Malela Basil & Company Advocates
05.2025 - 12.2025
Holding over
Malela Basil & Company Advocates
08.2024 - 04.2025
Pupil
Humphrey & Company Advocates
01.2024 - 07.2024
Attachee
Public Service Commission
08.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Glasscote Rose Advocates
07.2019 - 09.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Kenyatta University