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Education
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Simon Peter Wamuya Wairimu

Lawyer
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Simon Peter Wamuya Wairimu

Summary

Devoted legal support worker brings great people skills, attention to detail and organized approach to managing high workloads. Assists individuals of diverse backgrounds with basic legal needs and coordinates referrals for advanced cases. People-oriented focused, and results-oriented seeking to offer my services to support the legal team with research, documentation, and investigative skills. Great at managing time and advanced with word processing software, legal database research and digital recordkeeping systems.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Kinyanjui Njuguna & Co. Adv.

Advocate Trainee
2 2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Drafted clear and concise legal documents, such as motions, briefs, and pleadings for successful presentation in court proceedings.
  • Advised clients on various legal matters, ensuring they understood their rights and options.
  • Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related to litigation.
  • Demonstrated strong ethical standards in all aspects of practice, upholding the integrity of the legal profession.
  • Achieved positive outcomes for clients by providing thorough legal research and drafting persuasive arguments.
  • Conducted comprehensive client interviews, gathering relevant information to build a strong case foundation.

Kabathi

Legal Intern
06.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview


  • Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
  • Supported the legal team in document review processes, identifying critical information pertinent to ongoing cases.
  • Conducted extensive legal research for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts, agreements, and charges ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
  • Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
  • Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by the advocate.

Nyeri Law Courts

Judicial Attaché
05.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Provided administrative support to judicial staff by duplicating and circulating documents, managing office mail and handling individual requests.
  • Provided essential support during trials by managing exhibits and taking notes on proceedings.
  • Assisted in the resolution of complex legal issues through thorough analysis of relevant statutes and case law.
  • Enhanced legal research skills by assisting judges in researching and drafting judicial opinions.
  • Gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process by observing trials and hearings.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working on cases from diverse areas of law including civil litigation, criminal matters, succession and family disputes.

Education For All Children

Office Assistant
09.2018 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Clerical support by handling a range of routine and special requirements
  • Communication services through emails, phones, or in-person
  • Office organization and file management
  • Prepared department calendar and schedules.

St. Mary's Child Rescue Center

Care Giver; Volunteer
02.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Positive behavior management
  • Discussed program policies and practices
  • Guided age-appropriate activities e.g
  • Administered medication and minor first aid
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
  • Tutored at various competency levels to help the children with reading and writing skills.

Education

Africa Nazarene University
Kajiado

Bachelor of Laws, LLB from Law
08.2018 - 07.2022

University Overview

Classification: Second Class Upper

  • Chairperson of Debate Club, 2020 to 2021
  • Class Representative of 4th Years 2021 to 2022
  • Member of Moot Court Association, 2018 to 2022
  • Professional and Leadership Director, Rotaract Club, 2020 to 2022

St. Mary's Boys' Secondary School - Nyeri

Secondary School
02.2014 - 11.2017

Kenya School of Law
Karen

Diploma in Law
2023.02 - Current (2 years & 2 months)

Skills

Research proficiency

Socialpages

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-peter-wamuya-882377159/, MYJOBMAG.CO.KE

Accomplishments

  • Lynn Trumbull Community Service Award Winner
    On 8th October 2022
    Participated in:
  • All Kenya Moot Court Competition 2019- Semi-Finalist
  • Kenya Model United Nations (ICJ) 2021
  • International Humanitarian Moot Competition 2020
  • ANU Internal Moot Court Competitions
  • Law and Leadership Academic Workshop
    27th – 30th May 2019 Arusha, Tanzania
  • Africa Nazarene University 2021 Conference Theme: Covid-19 Response and Resilience: Multi-Sectoral Adaptations, Re-engineering and Innovative Approaches to Recovery
    Wed 13th and Thur. 14th Oct 2021

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • Education for All Children
  • Touch a child's heart (Africa)

Interests

Volunteering and community service

Peer Mentorship

Politics

Environment conservaion

Music

Timeline

Kenya School of Law

Diploma in Law
2023.02 - Current (2 years & 2 months)

Legal Intern

Kabathi
06.2022 - 11.2022

Judicial Attaché

Nyeri Law Courts
05.2021 - 08.2021

Office Assistant

Education For All Children
09.2018 - 05.2020

Africa Nazarene University

Bachelor of Laws, LLB from Law
08.2018 - 07.2022

Care Giver; Volunteer

St. Mary's Child Rescue Center
02.2018 - 08.2018

St. Mary's Boys' Secondary School - Nyeri

Secondary School
02.2014 - 11.2017

Advocate Trainee

Kinyanjui Njuguna & Co. Adv.
2 2024 - Current
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