JACKLINE NYAKIO KIMANYI
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Advocate with a passion and dedication to the rule of law. Highly organized, and skilled in legal research. Bringing forth a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients. Adept in preparing for trials, reviewing documents, and reports. A strong leader who works well under minimum supervision and understands the complexities of the legal system.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Litigation Counsel
Kenya Revenue Authority
07.2023 - Current
- Offer Legal Advice and Guidance, Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents, Representing KRA in Legal Proceedings, Legal Research and Analysis, Litigation Support
- Prepare and send reminders, demand letters, and other correspondence.
- Draft and monitor the implementation of ADR agreements
- Review and prepare case summaries and ADR forms for referrals to outside litigation counsel
- Coordinate active cases with litigation counsel, respond to inquiries, and provide updates to Legal and departmental teams
- Draft initial pleadings and track deadlines for tax litigation/arbitration handled in-house
- Manage data, Key Performance Indicators, and reporting related to tax function
Clerical Officer
Tax Appeals Tribunal
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Collect and collate data on Appeals filed with the Tax Appeals Tribunal, Prepare Tax Appeals listed for trial, Prepare Tribunal Panels weekly reports, Prepare Court returns, Maintain the Tax Appeals Tribunal database/ Case load, Schedule Tribunal Hearing & Pre-trial sessions, Draft orders given during court sessions, Advice and guide Tax payers/ Tribunal clients on the Appeal process, Custodian of legal files and instruments
- Prepare and send reminders, demand letters, and other customer correspondence
- Draft and monitor the implementation of Appeal payment
- Research corporate structures and officers to identify potentially responsible parties
Legal Researcher & Clerical Officer
Wamalwa, Abdi & Co. Advocates
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted legal research and prepared pleadings for filing in court, Conducted client interview, Counseled clients about the law and available legal options, Drafted conveyancing instruments and ensured conveyancing processes were completed within required timelines, Wrote correspondences to clients advising on the status of their legal matters, Kept updated records of all matters handled by myself for reporting to the supervisor
Legal Intern/ Assistant Court Clerk
Millimani Commercial Courts- Judiciary
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Attended court proceedings and took notes of key legal issues raised, Perused files for pending cases and drafted rulings, judgments and submissions for learning purposes, Took assignments from the supervising magistrate on a daily basis
Legal Assistant
Kago, Muthama & Co. Advocates
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Maintained documents tracker for various land disposition instruments such as Charges, Transfers, Transmissions, Leases among others, Facilitated execution of various instruments by land registrars, and with the instructions of my supervisor, entered various land disposition entries in the Register of Titles
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
12.2021
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Mount Kenya University
12.2018
Diploma in Law -
Inoorero University
12.2013
KCSE -
ST. James Kiaritha High School
12.2009
Skills
- Litigation skills
- Legal Research
- Strong Mediation Techniques
- Administrative skills
- Contract Review and Drafting
- Interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Able to track and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- solving problem
Languages
English
Swahili
Kikuyu
Certificates Trainings
- Computer Packages Certificate
- Professional Mediation, Mediation Training Institute (I) East Africa
- Certificate in Transfer Pricing
- Certificate in Customs and Administration
- Certificate in Customer Experience (ICX)
- Certificate in Published Research Works, Online
Research Works
Research Works (Unpublished), Nairobi, 05/01/13, 05/31/15, Dissertation: Transfer Pricing (May 2017), Research Paper: Legal Case Management: (November 2012)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/03/1990
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Stephen Ashene Shimejero, Manager, Kenya Revenue Authority, 0721352982
- Anthony.M. Kago(Advocate), Kago & Muthama Advocates, 0724671947, anthonykago@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure
- Swimming
Timeline
Litigation Counsel
Kenya Revenue Authority
07.2023 - Current
Clerical Officer
Tax Appeals Tribunal
12.2015 - 06.2023
Legal Researcher & Clerical Officer
Wamalwa, Abdi & Co. Advocates
11.2014 - 12.2015
Legal Assistant
Kago, Muthama & Co. Advocates
05.2013 - 07.2013
Legal Intern/ Assistant Court Clerk
Millimani Commercial Courts- Judiciary
01.2012 - 05.2014
Postgraduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Law -
Inoorero University
KCSE -
ST. James Kiaritha High School
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