Lilian Akinyi Hellen Wameyo
Law
Nairobi,Nairobi County
Summary
Knowledgeable Legal Assistant with solid understanding of litigation documentation, client relationship building and court procedures. Currently pursuing a Paralegal Certification in Law. Eager to support legal team with research, documentation and legal drafting. People centric and people lover, equally interested in trying out new roles that stretch and expand my capacity to grow.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Legal Researcher(Commercial Law)- Fully Remote
ASGE Global Media
United States
02.2025 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive legal research
- Enhancing legal research efficiency by implementing advanced search strategies and utilizing various databases.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Conducting extensive legal research on various law topics, enabling efficient preparation of briefs.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow interns and staff members through collaboration and open communication.
- Drafting clear and concise summaries of complex legal issues for attorney review, enhancing overall understanding and decision-making processes.
- Researching and writing contracts, agreements and proposals.
Commercial Law Intern
C. J and Shephard Law
2 2024 - Current
- Researching commercial law issues, including due diligence and intellectual property rights, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Drafting legal documents, such as contracts and memoranda of understanding, while adhering to corporate policies and procedures
- Participating in client meetings to discuss progress on pending cases and provide updates as needed
- Generating reports detailing pertinent case information from various databases for use by attorneys during litigation proceedings
- Developing templates for commonly used legal documents to streamline process of drafting new agreements
- Preparing presentations outlining relevant case law precedents in order to advise clients on potential outcomes of litigation
- Facilitating communication between clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders related to company matters
- Maintaining organized filing system containing all relevant client documentation for quick reference during legal proceedings
- Attending hearings in state courts on behalf of firm's clients when necessary
- Monitoring changes in legislation affecting firm's practice area in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for court proceedings by conducting legal research and summarizing findings
- Attending court hearings and client meetings to observe how attorneys conduct trials
- Conducting legal research and analysis in areas relevant to company's business operations
- Analyzing and summarizing statutes, ordinances, and other legal materials
- Working alongside staff responsible for legal and administrative procedures
- Maintaining case files, organizing documents, and tracking deadlines for multiple cases while maintaining attention to detail
- Creating and managing client databases and tracking case progress and outcomes
- Negotiating terms of contracts with vendors on behalf of firm's clients
- Conducting interviews with witnesses involved in disputes over contractual terms or obligations
- Participating in mock trials conducted by firm's attorneys as part of their training program
- Compiling legal research data and analyzed information to support development of client strategies for contract negotiations
- Participated in client meetings to discuss progress on pending cases and provide updates as needed
- Restructuring companies
- Incorporated 7 companies per day
Legal Assistant Intern
Brian and Brian A Advocates
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
- Conducted research on applicable laws and regulations related to specific cases
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines
- Responded promptly to requests from attorneys or staff members
- Analyzed case materials such as depositions, interrogatories and court transcripts for relevant information
- Scanned hard copies of documents into digital format for easy access and retrieval
- Proofread documents for accuracy prior to submission ensuring that all formatting is correct
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings or trials by gathering necessary documents or evidence needed
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information regarding cases at all times
- Greeted visitors warmly
- Prepared correspondence letters, memos, and emails to be sent out from attorneys' offices
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with clients, colleagues, and other professionals
- Answered incoming calls professionally providing assistance when possible
- Attended court hearings and client meetings to observe how attorneys conduct trials
- Conducted legal research and analysis on relevant company's business operations
- Compiled and organized evidence for court proceedings, including witness statements and trial exhibits
- Met with clients to conduct interviews and gain case information
- Gathered and analyzed research data and presented reports of significant findings
- Prepared legal briefs and statements in support of case preparation
- Took notes regarding witness testimony which were later used during settlement negotiations or trial proceedings.
Education
Paralegal Certification [ATP] - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 01.2023 - Current
Certificate - Data Protection And Privacy Law
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 03.2024 - 03.2024
Certificate - Business Management
Kenya College of Accountancy
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 01.2022 - 12.2022
African Bible Leadership Initiative - Organizational Leadership
Bible Society of Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Moi University School of Law
Eldoret 09.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
Dispute resolution
Intellectual property
Legal Research
Case Management
Client Communication
Electronic Filing System Organization
Legal Drafting
Contract drafting
Commercial litigation
Dispute resolution
Employment law
References
- Ivy Kalekye Mutiso, C. J And Shephard Law, Legal Associate, Supervising Associate, (072) 916-4500, ivykalekye4@gmail.com
- Brian Awuonda, Brian And Brian A Company Advocates, Managing Partner, CEO, (072) 411-2476, bbaadvocates@gmail.com
Certification
Ongoing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Legal Researcher(Commercial Law)- Fully Remote
ASGE Global Media
02.2025 - Current
Certificate - Data Protection And Privacy Law
Strathmore University
03.2024 - 03.2024
Paralegal Certification [ATP] - Law
Kenya School of Law
01.2023 - Current
Certificate - Business Management
Kenya College of Accountancy
01.2022 - 12.2022
Legal Assistant Intern
Brian and Brian A Advocates
01.2021 - 03.2021
African Bible Leadership Initiative - Organizational Leadership
Bible Society of Kenya
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Moi University School of Law
09.2013 - 12.2017
Commercial Law Intern
C. J and Shephard Law
2 2024 - Current