Rosemary Murigu
Advocate
Nairobi
Summary
I'm an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with expertise in civil, employment, data protection and commercial law. I'm a critical thinker, dedicated to pursuing and attaining the highest standards of professional competence premised on handwork, merit and integrity while strategically advancing my legal career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Legal Associate
Ngatia and Associates Advocates
Nairobi
01.2023 - Current
- Attending court for hearings and mentions.
- Preparing and filing pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Defending and prosecuted various Public Interest matters at the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
- Conducting legal research and prepared legal opinions and advisories to clients.
- Interviewing clients in preparation of a hearings.
- Representing clients in contentious arbitration proceedings.
- Preparing sale agreements, transfers in conveyancing transactions.
- Developing training program to educate clients on legal compliance.
- Using Microsoft tools to create correspondence, edit spreadsheets and develop presentations.
Assistant State Counsel
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
02.2022 - 12.2022
- (Constitutional Petitions Division)
- Drafting pleadings and submissions in Constitutional Petitions matters
- Representing the Attorney General in Public Interest matters.
- Conducting legal research on various Constitutional matters
- Drafting detailed legal briefs and legal opinions to the Solicitor General and Hon.Attorney General.
- Preparing legal advisories to client Ministries on legal compliance
Legal Researcher
Office of the Attorney General and
Department of Justice.
Nairobi
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed complex Contracts and Non Disclosure agreements between various Government Ministries.
- Researched and prepared detailed legal opinion and advisories to different Ministries in commercial and legal compliance matters.
- Conducting Legal Research in various commercial and civil matters
- Taking part in Negotiations between various Ministries.
- Established data base with all recent precedents on key employment issues .
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent on commercial matters to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
Trainee Advocate
Office of the Attorney General
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, submissions, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Helped with Court attendances and preparation of key court documents.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Conducted research and prepared detailed legal briefs and legal opinions.
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to the Senior Counsel.
Legal Intern
Prof Tom Ojienda and Associates
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Gained valuable insight in regulations and policies associated with commercial and conveyancing.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
Volunteer Work
Kituo cha Sheria
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Volunteered to offer legal aid to citizens on matters land, refugee rights and employee disputes.
- Completed clerical tasks and office duties to open full-time employees up for more critical work.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
- Spoke with community organizations to further drive outreach efforts and highlight program successes.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Judicial Clinical Attachment
Githunguri Law Courts
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Duties and responsibilities:
- Attending court sessions and observing the court proceedings
- Attending Chamber summons conducted by presiding magistrate
- Filing criminal and civil case files in the Registries
- Attending to client queries and providing necessary assistance
- Drafting proceedings, applications and judgments for criminal and civil cases.
Legal Intern
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Attending court sessions in Criminal Proceedings.
- Assisted the Prosecution in Contacting witnesses and preparing them for hearing.
- Research and helping in organization of files
- Assisted in research and analysis in criminal matters.
- Assisted the Prosecution in preparing submissions.
Education
Bachelors of Laws -
University of Nairobi
01.2014 - 05.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Kambaa Girls School
01.2010 - 05.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
01.2019 - 05.2021
Masters - Public Policy and Administration
Kenyatta University
09.2022 - Current
Skills
Good communication skills Impeccable Legal Research Skills High Standards of Professional Competence Industrious Committed and Reliable Observant Critical thinker Disciplined and Easy to work with Proactive
undefinedAccomplishments
- Successfully formulated data protection policies for clients to help them meet compliance.
- Helped in completion of a high value commercial transaction.
- Assisted in defending and prosecuting matters of Public Interest at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Certification
Law Society of Kenya
Refrees
1. Cleophas Letting,
Senior state counsel,
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice,
P.O. Box 40112-00100, NAIROBI. Tel:0720415347
cliffkips@gmail.com
2. Kevin Odhiambo,
Chief Litigation Counsel, Business Registration Service,
P. O. Box 30404 – 00100 NAIROBI.
Tel: 0725 790 900
okumukevin20@gmail.com
3. Everlyn Kiama
Senior Legal Associate,
Ngatia and Associates Advocates
P.O. Box 56688-00200, NAIROBI.
Tel: 0700430326
ewkiama@outlook.com
Timeline
Legal Associate
Ngatia and Associates Advocates
01.2023 - Current
Masters - Public Policy and Administration
Kenyatta University
09.2022 - Current
Assistant State Counsel
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
02.2022 - 12.2022
Legal Researcher
Office of the Attorney General and
Department of Justice.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Trainee Advocate
Office of the Attorney General
01.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Intern
Prof Tom Ojienda and Associates
01.2019 - 11.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
01.2019 - 05.2021
Judicial Clinical Attachment
Githunguri Law Courts
06.2016 - 09.2016
Legal Intern
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
06.2015 - 09.2015
Volunteer Work
Kituo cha Sheria
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Laws -
University of Nairobi
01.2014 - 05.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Kambaa Girls School
01.2010 - 05.2013
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