CATHERINE Wanjiru

A great team player with a strong blend of interpersonal skills, leadership, and active listening skills for a productive working environment. With proficiency in Commercial Law, Property Law, Family Law, Probate & Administration Law, Legal Research and Writing, and Dispute Resolution, I am well equipped to support all legal operations while communicating openly and effectively with colleagues and supervising attorneys.

Senior Associate Advocate | July 2015- January 2022

Litigation & Conveyancing Department-Ngulli and Company Advocates

Duties:

Attending and recording the court proceedings on behalf of the firm; Making pre-trial preparations for filing in the mainstream courts and tribunals; Reviewing documents filed and served on the Law Firm and identifying issues to be addressed.

Conducting effective legal research and drafting comprehensive legal opinions. Formulating pleadings and filing them with the relevant court registries.

Drafting conveyances, leases, mortgages including chattels mortgages, leases, and general agreements; Executing and engrossment of various agreements and instruments; Conducting client interviews and briefings.

Drafted correspondences to clients, court registries, and opposing counsels. Advising clients on various legal issues pertaining to their cases.

Preparation of hearings, by preparing bundles of documents, statements, and witness preparations.

Maintaining an up to a database of all client matters and running of office affairs on behalf of managing partner;

Pupillage |Mar 2013-Sept 2013

Mathenge Gitonga and Company Advocates

Duties:

Prepared all pleadings for the office.

Attended court proceedings, file documents at the various court registries and maintain a reliable client database.

Conducted legal research and wrote legal opinions and briefs for my supervisors.

Incorporated of companies and businesses under the respective laws as well as filing resolutions or annual returns affecting the same;

Wrote general correspondence to clients as well as opposing counsel; Interviewed clients, taking down and obtaining relevant information; Prepared office accounts, fee notes and taxation of costs; and

Gained knowledge of office etiquette, employee relations, and punctuality

Program Assistant |Dec 2012 - Mar 2013 

Election Observation Group (Elog - Kenya) 

Duties:

Successfully planned and coordinated project operations for over 5,000 field staff. Reviewed training materials to ensure compliance with the overall program requirements.

Organized stakeholder meetings in consultation with key partners

University of Cape Town | Jan 2020- Masters of Law in International Law 

(graduating on 15th December 2022)

Kenya School of Law | Jan 2013 Post Graduate Diploma in Law

Catholic University of Eastern Africa | Oct 2011 Bachelor of Laws