FRANCISCA MARTHA OTUYA
ADVOCATE
NAIROBI
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Advisor with three years in supporting company with compliance and paperwork related to [Type] activities. Stayed current on relevant legislation and communicated changes to affected parties quickly and effectively. Trained management on legal requirements and assisted in developing compliance policies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
11.2021
- Drafting pleadings for filing in Court and before Tribunals
- Researching on cases assigned to me and preparing Legal Opinions
- Representing clients before courts, tribunals, and in Mediation
- Updating clients on their cases and preparing status reports regularly through correspondences
- Conducting client interviews and coming up with a workable case theory
- Negotiating out of Court settlements in relevant cases on behalf of the Clients
- Arguing Client’s cases before the Courts and tribunals
- Conducting research and render Legal Opinions to the Clients and to the Managing Partner
- Supervising our support staff and issue instructions on the mode and timelines for filing Court documents.
TRAINEE ADVOCATE (PUPIL)
Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Researched on our Clients cases and gave Legal opinions on the same
- Attended Court with my Pupil Master for hearings and recorded the witnesses’ testimonies
- Attended Court for mentions to look for Counsel to hold brief on behalf of our Pupil Master
- Drafted pleadings for Court
- Conducted Client interviews with the supervision of my Pupil Master
- Drafted correspondences to Clients with an update on their cases
- Preparing status reports for the Corporate Clients.
Legal Intern
Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
02.2017 - 12.2018
Education
Postgraduate Diploma -
Kenya School of Law
01.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Law(LLB) - undefined
University of Nairobi
09.2014 - 05.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
The Sacred Heart,Mukumu Girls High School
Affiliations
- Registered Member of Law Society of Kenya
- Registered Member of the Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU)
- Registered Member of the Kenya Law Students Society (KLSS)
Professional Courses
- Emotional Intelligence Course, Shujaa Rising, 3 weeks
- Data Protection training, Kenya School of Law, 5 days
- Legal Aid Clinic, Kituo Cha Sheria
Key Skills And Competencies Acquired
- Drafting and Legal writing Skills
- Strong working knowledge of contract drafting and lease agreements or transactions
- Analytical Thinker
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Other Past Experiences
- Legal Intern at Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
- Volunteer for files auditing at the Mombasa Law Courts
Other Past Engagements
- Volunteer at Kituo Cha Sheria Legal Aid
- Clinical Attaché at Milimani Law Courts
Career Profile Summary
An ardent and purpose-driven Legal practitioner committed to advocating for the rights of individuals and positively contributing to access to Justice. I am an empathetic in that I easily connect with People, problem-solver with a keen ability to assess anticipate and come up with a solution to a problem. I desire to secure a position in an organization which combines a strong practical experience, legal expertise, excellent communication and enhanced oratory skills and good client service and in turn create a refined Litigator.
References
- Azei Sylvia, Senior Partner, Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates, adhoch@aip-advocates.com, +254 703897057
- Wafula Augustus Khisa, Partner, Cootow & Associates Advocates, illusekhisa@gmail.com, +254 722543039
- Dr Sarah Kinyanjui, Director, University of Nairobi, Mombasa campus, muringa.kinyanjui@gmail.com, +254727002903
Timeline
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
11.2021
TRAINEE ADVOCATE (PUPIL)
Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
01.2020 - 12.2020
Postgraduate Diploma -
Kenya School of Law
01.2019 - 05.2020
Legal Intern
Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates
02.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Law(LLB) - undefined
University of Nairobi
09.2014 - 05.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
The Sacred Heart,Mukumu Girls High School
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