Mary Njihia
Kagwe
Summary
Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Assistant
C.G Waithima & Co Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2024 - Current
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared reports, correspondence and other documents related to cases.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas and other court filings.
- Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
- Assisted in trial preparation by researching case law and summarizing depositions.
- Provided administrative support to lawyers by scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements and preparing expense reports.
- Screened incoming calls from potential clients seeking legal advice.
- Updated client information in firm's database system ensuring accuracy of data entry.
- Monitored docketing system to ensure timely compliance with court orders or deadlines.
- Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
Paralegal Intern
IP Law Kenya
Nairobi
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and articulated effects on practice and clients.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Researched applicable laws and codes to analyze factual information and prepare summary reports.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction and court related documents.
- Facilitated communication in client pre-trial meetings to enhance courtroom strategies.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Legal Aid Volunteer
Kenya School Of Law
Nairobi
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Offered legal aid to residents of Voi and Kisumu in commercial law, Civil Law, Contract Law, Land law, Family Law, Succession Law and Criminal Law.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Filed and followed up on a family law case, that was successfully ruled.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
Education
Diploma in Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya10-2023
High School Diploma -
St Teresa's Girls Kithimu
Embu, Kenya12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Law
The University of Nairobi - Parklands
Parklands, KenyaSkills
- Client Communication
- Contract Review
- Clerical assistance
- File Organization
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Reception Management
- Litigation Support
- Legal Analysis
- MS Office proficient
- Office Management
- Legal Compliance
- Conflict Mediation
- Project Management
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Reference
Anastasia Otieno
Principal Lecturer Kenya School of Law
Email: aotieno@ksl.ac.ke
Mark Mukuha Coordinator Kenya School of Law
Email: mmukuha@ksl.ac.ke
Aileen Aluso Ingati
+254721215061
Email: iplawkenya@gmail.com
Timeline
Paralegal Assistant
C.G Waithima & Co Advocates
04.2024 - Current
Paralegal Intern
IP Law Kenya
10.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Aid Volunteer
Kenya School Of Law
10.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma in Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies
Kenya School of Law
High School Diploma -
St Teresa's Girls Kithimu
Bachelor of Arts - Law
The University of Nairobi - Parklands
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