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OTAO JESSE BIRA

Legal
MUMIAS

Summary

Dynamic and technically proficient lawyer committed to delivering innovative legal solutions tailored to client needs. Self-motivated professional thriving in collaborative environments, fostering teamwork as a vital component of both personal and organizational growth. Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and client relations, combined with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet stringent deadlines. Recognized for strong analytical skills and clear communication, consistently focused on resolving legal challenges while seeking opportunities for process improvement and professional development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managing the day to day running of the firm
  • Supervising work by other staff
  • Attending client meetings and taking client briefs
  • Drafting legal opinions, correspondences and other official letters.
  • Conducting legal research and drafting of pleadings and other court documents.
  • Attending court and various tribunals.
  • Attending and conducting due diligence searches and enquiries at various relevant registries including but not limited to the company registry and land registry.
  • Drafting and reviewing leases and contracts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
  • Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
  • Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.

Associate Advocate

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Attending client meetings and taking client briefs
  • Drafting legal opinions, correspondences and other official letters.
  • Conducting legal research and drafting of pleadings and other court documents.
  • Attending court and various tribunals.
  • Attending and conducting due diligence searches and enquiries at various relevant registries including but not limited to the company registry and land registry.
  • Drafting and reviewing leases.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts.

Legal Assistant

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Attending client meetings and taking client briefs
  • Drafting legal opinions, correspondences and other official letters.
  • Conducting legal research and drafting of pleadings and other court documents. Among other documents, conducted research and prepared pleadings in a management dispute of an insurance company.
  • Attending court proceedings in the company of the advocate.
  • Getting Advocates to hold brief in matters which the Advocate on record was unable to attend due to other commitments.
  • Attending court registries to file matters and conducting due diligence searches and enquiries at various relevant registries including but not limited to the company registry and land registry.
  • Drafting and reviewing leases.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

Advocate Trainee (Pupilage)

Kamau Kuria & Company Advocates
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Attending client meetings and taking client briefs
  • Drafting legal opinions, correspondences and other official letters.
  • Conducting legal research and drafting of pleadings and other court documents. Among other documents, conducted research and prepared pleadings in a management dispute of an insurance company.
  • Attending court proceedings in the company of the advocate.
  • Getting Advocates to hold brief in matters which the Advocate on record was unable to attend due to other commitments.
  • Attending court registries to file matters and conducting due diligence searches and enquiries at various relevant registries including but not limited to the company registry and land registry.
  • Drafting and reviewing leases.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts.

Legal Assistant

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Taking client briefs
  • Drafting legal opinions, correspondences and other official letters.
  • Conducting legal research and drafting of pleadings and other court documents. Among other documents, prepared submissions in an anti-corruption matter, prepared pleadings in a constitutional petition.
  • Attending court proceedings in the company of the advocate.
  • Attending court registries to file matters and conducting due diligence searches and enquiries at various relevant registries including but not limited to the company registry and land registry.
  • Drafting and reviewing leases.
  • Drafting of recognition agreements and CBA for Unions.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts.

Judicial Attachment

Malindi Law Courts
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Familiarizing with the keeping of records at various court registries.
  • Following court proceedings
  • Conducting research for the Magistrate on various areas upon request.
  • Drafting judgments and rulings for the magistrate whenever called upon.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma -

Kenya School of Law
11.2019

Bachelor of Laws Degree -

Moi University
01.2017

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

St. Peters Mumias Boys
01.2011

Skills

    Effective team leadership

    Operational performance tracking

    Team supervision

    Skilled in data-driven decision making

    Proficient in MS Office

    Service excellence

    Analytical problem-solving

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Work Planning and Prioritization

    Detail-oriented

    Effective task prioritization

    Effective time management

References

  • Gibson, Kamau Kuria, Dr, kamaukuriacompanyadvocates@gmail.com, 0724643407, 0720775077, Kamau Kuria & Company Advocates, General Partner, Nairobi, S.C
  • Nduta, Kamau, Ms, kamaukuriacompanyadvocates@gmail.com, 0790503074, Kamau Kuria & Company Advocates, Associate Advocate, Nairobi
  • Irene, Chege, Ms, wanjiru.ichege@gmail.com, 0713808487, Court of Appeal at Nairobi, Legal Researcher, Nairobi

Affiliations

Law Society of Kenya


Timeline

Senior Associate

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
01.2024 - 05.2025

Associate Advocate

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
12.2022 - 12.2023

Legal Assistant

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
06.2021 - 11.2022

Advocate Trainee (Pupilage)

Kamau Kuria & Company Advocates
01.2020 - 05.2021

Legal Assistant

Eshuchi & Associates Advocates
03.2018 - 12.2019

Judicial Attachment

Malindi Law Courts
09.2016 - 11.2016

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

St. Peters Mumias Boys

Post Graduate Diploma -

Kenya School of Law

Bachelor of Laws Degree -

Moi University

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