Jeniffer Maina

A detail-oriented legal assistant with extensive experience in managing diaries, organizing files, drafting legal correspondence, and providing excellent customer service. Possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of developing and maintaining successful relationships. Thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality service to clients.

Legal Assistant -C.I.M ADVOCATES

February 2021 - Present 

Nairobi, Kenya

• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics, including case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Prepare and reply to correspondence on behalf of the firm.
• File and receive documents at court registries.
• Attend court proceedings and take notes on behalf of the firm.
• Undertake general office administration duties.
• Undertake management of the firm’s diary.
• Issuing bring ups and file status reports on the ongoing client briefs.
• Attend to clients, in terms; telephone calls, email correspondence and pre-trial consultations.

Paralegal -Irungu Mwangi & Company Advocates 

September 2017 - October 2020 

Nairobi, Kenya

• Assisted lawyers in preparing legal documents and drafting pleadings.
• Conducted legal research on various topics and procedures.
• Filed and received legal documents on behalf of the firm.
• Attended court proceedings and took notes on behalf of the firm.

EDUCATION:

1. Nairobi Institute of Business Studies

Diploma in Information communication and technology (Module 1)

Period: 2014 – 2015

Qualification: Pass

1. Mugoiri Girls’ High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Period:  (2010 - 2012)

Qualification: B-(minus)

1. St. George’s Girls’  Secondary School

Period:  (2008 - 2009)

Qualification: None

Chalaw Academy

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)

Period:  (1999 - 2007)

Qualification: B+