NELLY NGARI
Nairobi,30
Summary
I am a dynamic paralegal with four years of extensive experience in transcribing, captioning, proofreading, translating, interpreting and analyzing transcripts. I am skilled at multitasking, possess excellent listening skills, and have a keen eye for detail. These qualities enable me to produce high-quality transcripts, and I have a proven track record of ensuring accuracy and completeness while adhering to strict deadlines and confidentiality requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Legal Transcriptionist
Verbit
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Accurately transcribed digitally recorded court proceedings, and legal documents such as hearings, pleadings, trials and depositions
- Meticulously proofread and edited transcripts to identify and correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, or formatting, ensuring the final product meets quality standards
- Analyzed transcripts for relevant information, summarizing key points and assisting the legal team in case preparation and research
- Effectively multitasked and prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines and support the needs of multiple legal professionals
- Maintaining open communication with colleagues and legal professionals to ensure alignment on project goals and deadlines, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive legal documents and client information, adhering to all privacy and security protocols.
Paralegal
Xplico Insurance
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Transcribed Preliminary hearings, briefs, arbitration and proceedings of meetings and conferences
- Adapted case management software to facilitate easy access to transcripts, exhibits, research materials, and other legal documents aiding in locating key information swiftly
- Kept precise records and managed accounting records, billable and invoices proficiently with MS Excel
- Conducted legal research with software like Westlaw, Kenya Law and LexisNexis to ensure the right terminology and adherence to legal formatting requirements.
Legal Transcriptionist
Ditto Transcripts
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Transcribed legal correspondence, Depositions Court tapes, recordings and general correspondence
- Efficiently integrated legal case management systems to improve organization and accessibility in handling legal cases, ensuring a streamlined workflow
- Ensured transcripts are completed within specified deadlines to meet the needs of clients and legal professionals
- Review transcripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors, and make necessary corrections to ensure polished and error-free documents.
Freelance Legal Transcription
Crowd surf
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Successfully integrated meticulous legal research findings into comprehensive legal transcription
- Skillfully executed multiple projects, showcasing a keen eye for detail and proficiency in formatting producing high standards of accuracy and presentation
- Specialized in transcribing verbatim audio files and seamlessly converting them into meticulously formatted Word documents.
Education
Certificate - Virtual Assistant
ALX AFRICA
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya09.2022
Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
05.2017
Skills
- Possesses strong attention to detail and the ability to spot errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- Exhibits excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Can work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills
- Has a deep understanding of legal terminologies and judicial procedures
- Possess good listening skills to accurately transcribe digitally recorded court proceedings, coupled with fast typing skills and high accuracy levels
- Proficient in using software technologies for transcription
- Possesses scrupulous editing, grammar checking, and proofreading skills for accurate legal transcriptions
- Proficient in legal research and interpreting documents and case law, with expertise in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, facilitating efficient document management and communication
- Fast Typing Speed
Timeline
Freelance Legal Transcriptionist
Verbit
02.2022 - 01.2024
Legal Transcriptionist
Ditto Transcripts
03.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Legal Transcription
Crowd surf
04.2020 - 01.2021
Paralegal
Xplico Insurance
01.2018 - 12.2023
Certificate - Virtual Assistant
ALX AFRICA
Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
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