MITCHELL SANTOS
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional skilled in legal research, client communication, and document drafting. Committed to enhancing case management and problem solving through organizational efficiency. Experienced in ensuring accuracy and thoroughness, with a strong focus on providing high-quality legal services as an upcoming Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate Trainee
Walker Kontos Advocates
Nairobi
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted advocates with comprehensive legal research and thorough case preparation.
- Prepared briefs and summaries for advocates.
- Coordinated court filings and follow-up communication.
- Assessed documents to ensure their compliance with the laws.
- Coordinated client meetings by structuring agendas and capturing essential discussion points.
- Streamlined organization of physical and electronic files for active matters, enhancing accessibility.
- Drafted correspondence, pleadings and legal documents.
Internship
Okubasu & Munene Advocates, LLP.
Nairobi
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Interviewed individuals involved in legal proceedings to gather and organize factual information for case development.
- Conducted extensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Identified and synthesized applicable statutes and case law for diverse legal matters bolstering arguments and contributing to successful outcomes.
- Drafted pleadings, applications, and contracts under supervision of advocates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Liaised with external legal professionals, courts, and clients to coordinate case management and streamline communication.
- Improved case readiness by accurately documenting client meetings and key discussions for legal strategy development.
Internship
Rabala & Company Advocates.
Nairobi
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced case outcomes by contributing to an increase in legal strategies' success rate.
- Streamlined communication processes with clear and consistent updates.
- Prepared case files for court hearings, ensuring accurate compilation of all necessary documentation.
- Researched applicable laws and legal precedents which supported the various cases handled.
- Drafted legal documents, enabling faster case preparation under an advocate supervision.
- Introduced digital filing systems, reducing document processing time.
Education
Advocates Training Programme -
Kenya School of Law
01-2026
Bachelor of Laws -
Moi University
12-2024
High School -
St. Francis Rang'ala Girls High School
12-2019
Primary School -
St. Georges Primary School
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Legal Drafting
- Deadline management
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Resilience
Certification
Mediation Certificate, 2024
LANGUAGES
English, Swahili, French
Accomplishments
- Legal Research Efficiency: Improved legal research efficiency through information gathering strategies.
- Client Communication Enhancement: Facilitated client meetings, effectively enhancing client-lawyer communication.
- Document Drafting: Drafted legal documents with minimal errors, ensuring compliance and precision.
VOLUNTEERING
- The Law Society of Kenya, Student Representative, 2023, 2023, Facilitated 20 students in participating and aiding in the LSK Legal aid week in Eldoret.
- Justice Defenders, Legal Officer, 2025, 2025, Provided legal advice and insights to inmates in Naivasha Maximum Prison., Attended a legal awareness at Nakuru Main Prison
LEADERSHIP
- Director for Legal Advocacy 2022 - 2023 Law Students' Society of Kenya, Moi University.
- Treasurer 2021 - 2022 Law Students' Society of Kenya, Moi University.
- Chairperson 06/2023 - 11/2023 Moi University Curriculum Review Board
- Selah Director 2022 - 2024 Concert Family, Annex Campus
- Chairperson, International Law Commission 2021 Kenya Model United Nations, Moi University.
Timeline
Advocate Trainee
Walker Kontos Advocates
01.2026 - Current
Internship
Okubasu & Munene Advocates, LLP.
09.2024 - 12.2024
Internship
Rabala & Company Advocates.
07.2022 - 09.2022
Advocates Training Programme -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws -
Moi University
High School -
St. Francis Rang'ala Girls High School
Primary School -
St. Georges Primary School