Jeremiah Okoli
Athi-River
Summary
I am an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a strong commitment to ethical practices and community engagement. I am a team-player committed to learning, excellence and ethics with outstanding communication skills. I am focused on developing skills in an institution that offers both challenge as well as opportunity for personal growth and career advancement. I am passionate about attaining the highest standards of legal competence and ethical advocacy for the benefit of the society.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Advocate (Litigation)
Kiogora Mutai & Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2025 - Current
- Client Management: Communicating with Clients and offering the necessary support on legal issues in dispute Resolution and Conveyancing.
- Drafting of Pleadings, Applications and other Court documents for filing.
- Drafting and reviewing Sale agreements, transfer instruments, Leases, sub-leases, Charges, debentures, discharges, assignments and all documents relating to property transactions.
- Facilitating registration of transfers, charges, and other instruments at the Lands Registry and making the necessary follow ups until completion.
- Conducting due diligence on property the subject of transactions.
- Managing completion processes and preparing completion documents.
- Handling conveyancing-related disputes and engaging in settlement negotiations.
- Attending Court for litigation matters, including mentions and hearings.
Associate Advocate (Litigation)
Maina Rogoi & Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Case Management: Ensuring proper case file coordination by maintaining case records.
- Client Management: Communicating with clients and offering the necessary support on legal issues.
- Legal Research and Analysis: Conducting legal research by analyzing statutes and legal precedents.
- Drafting legal documents: Preparing Pleadings, Applications and other Court documents for filing and ensuring that the said documents comply with the laid down statutory requirements and the firm’s standards.
- Negotiations: Engaging in out-of-court settlement negotiations and representing clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes.
- Preparing clients for court appearances.
- Developed legal strategies tailored to clients' specific circumstances and objectives.
- Negotiated settlements on client's behalf.
Legal Officer
Trident Insurance Company Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Providing legal advice to the Company to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Conducting negotiations on out-of-court settlement mechanisms.
- Reviewing of legal opinions from external advocates.
- Giving instructions to panel advocates to act on behalf of the Company.
- Conducting legal research on claim analysis.
- Maintaining and updating court dates.
- Identifying potential legal risks and taking necessary steps to protect the company from liability.
- Reviewing of draft claims contracts and agreements.
- Analysing claims based on adduced evidence and investigation reports.
- Processing requisitions for advocates' fee notes.
- Negotiated settlements in disputes, effectively minimising costs and facilitating amicable resolutions.
- Oversaw the drafting of employee contracts, ensuring legal compliance in employment practices.
Pupil
MNM Advocates LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Drafting pleadings, commercial documents, perfection of security documents and other documents within the firm’s practice areas (being Litigation, Commercial and Conveyancing) for review and guidance by my pupil master.
- In the company of Advocates at the firm, taking client instructions, attending court and registries in the company of the firm’s associates.
- Filing of documents at the registries and perusal of files.
- Analyzing case law and synthesizing the trend of jurisprudence within particular areas of law.
- Researching on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions of common law.
- Handled client concerns and escalated major issues to senior advocates.
Senior Apprentice
Equity Holdings PLC
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Processing customers’ transactions, including deposits and withdrawals.
- Reconciling transactions daily, in line with the Bank’s procedures.
- Cross-selling the bank's digital platforms.
- Verifying customer identification through the KYC (Know Your Customer) procedure, including balance information.
- Marketing bank products.
- Compiling and preparing daily reports for my individual cash ledger and transactions.
Legal Intern
Mavoko Law Courts
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Facilitating operations in the Court’s registry.
- General assistance to Court clerks.
- Preparing judgments under the guidance of the presiding Magistrate Hon. Linus Kassan.
- Attending court proceedings.
- Researching assigned cases.
- Assisting in a variety of administrative tasks.
Education
Advocates Training Program - Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Kenya School of law
Nairobi01.2023
Bachelor of Laws(LL. B) - Grades - LL. B Hons
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Nairobi01.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Alliance High School
01.2015
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of substantive law and legal procedures
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Meticulous legal drafting
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-okoli
References
- Ms. Akwissa Harriet, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Associate Advocate – MNM Advocates LLP, 0702394838
- Ms. Sandra Cherotich, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Head of Conveyancing - Maina Rogoi & Co. Advocates, 0743545025
Timeline
Associate Advocate (Litigation)
Kiogora Mutai & Co. Advocates
08.2025 - Current
Associate Advocate (Litigation)
Maina Rogoi & Co. Advocates
08.2024 - 08.2025
Legal Officer
Trident Insurance Company Limited
03.2024 - 08.2024
Pupil
MNM Advocates LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
Legal Intern
Mavoko Law Courts
04.2018 - 06.2018
Senior Apprentice
Equity Holdings PLC
04.2016 - 04.2022
Advocates Training Program - Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Kenya School of law
Bachelor of Laws(LL. B) - Grades - LL. B Hons
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Alliance High School