Maureen Mwikali
Paralegal
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
B.M MUNG'ATA & CO ADVOCATES
10.2022 - 6 2024
- Office Management and Correspondence, Case Maintenance and filing, Conducting legal drafting for the firm, Serving court documents, Filing of documents including pleadings, letters and receipts, Maintaining office diaries, Issuance of summons and notices.
Judicial Attachment
KIAMBU LAW COURTS
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Registration of cases, opening and retrieval of case files, Proofreading court proceedings, Assessing and collecting court fees, deposits and fines, Maintaining court diaries, Entering judgments and other court orders, Interpreting proceedings, Issuance of sermons, notices, and preparation of warrants.
GENDER OFFICER INTERN
MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT-MACHAKOS
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provide technical support to the gender officer, Analyze and ensure the interventions are sensitive to the issues of inclusion, Update recent development and knowledge in the areas of intervention, Monitoring and reporting on gender issues, Networking and Coordination, Liaise with key stakeholders and domestic political and civic actors on addressing gender issues, Attend conferences and seminars as directed by the region supervisor, Prepare reports on different projects.
Education
DIPLOMA IN LAW - Law (Pre-Law)
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 09.2020 - 05.2022
B.A ANTHROPOLOGY - Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Executive Support
Schedule & calendar planning
Administrative Support
Meeting planning
Office Administration
Travel Coordination
Interpersonal Communication
Business Administration
File Organization
Travel Arrangements
Project Management
Expense Reporting
Meticulous attention to detail
Database Management
Strong Problem Solver
Staff Management
Customer Service-Oriented
Risk Management
Report Writing
Phone Etiquette
Mail handling
Software Knowledge
Certification
ALX FELLOWSHIP/ Virtual Assistant, 07/01/24, Ongoing, comprehensive training program with ALX, focusing on key skills and best practices for virtual assistance. Gained proficiency in client management, scheduling, communication, and task organization, along with expertise in using various productivity tools and platforms. Developed a strong foundation in delivering high-quality remote support and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Volunteer Experience
- FEMISCOPE INITIATIVE KENYA, VOLUNTEER & MENTOR, 05/01/24, Ongoing, Mentor young adolescents, Organize events to empower and educate young girls
- MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT-MACHAKOS, GENDER OFFICER INTERN, 06/01/20, 08/31/20, MACHAKOS, Contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based issues., Assisted in the development and implementation of gender-focused programs., Participated in community outreach to raise awareness about gender-related issues.
- KANGUNDO GIRL CHILD EMPOWERMENT GROUP, VOLUNTEER & MENTOR, 12/01/20, Ongoing, Established and led a community organization focused on empowering young girls through education and mentorship., Developed and implemented programs to address challenges faced by girls in the community., Organized events and workshops to promote gender equality and empower young girls to reach their full potential.
References
- MR ALEX WATUKA, alexwatuka027@gmail.com, +254 719 157 203, B.M MUNG'ATA & COMPANY ADVOCATES, ASSOCIATE
- Miss. Mercyleona Keno, mercyleona@gmail.com, +254 717 489 637, B.M MUNG'ATA & COMPANY ADVOCATES, LAWYER
- Miss Sally Wanja Ndwiga, sally@femiscope.org, +254 792 261 325, FEMISCOPE INITIATIVE, Founder & CEO
Languages
Kikamba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Interests
Professional Deveopment
Project management
Networking
Event planning
Technology and Tools
Accomplishments
- Managed more than ten client cases per week.
- Maintained more than fifty files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to ten files per day.
- Supported three high profile criminal defense attorneys.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of three staff members.
Timeline
Paralegal
B.M MUNG'ATA & CO ADVOCATES
10.2022 - 6 2024
Judicial Attachment
KIAMBU LAW COURTS
05.2022 - 07.2022
DIPLOMA IN LAW - Law (Pre-Law)
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
09.2020 - 05.2022
GENDER OFFICER INTERN
MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT-MACHAKOS
06.2020 - 08.2020
B.A ANTHROPOLOGY - Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2017 - 05.2021