Joan S

legal assisstant

Rheum for More: Tips & Information About Rheumatoid Arthritis • Part time

Jun 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 3 mos

• Conduct legal research on Kenyan statutes, regulations, judicial precedents, and procedural requirements, and prepare concise research memoranda and case summaries. • Assist advocates in drafting and reviewing pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, written submissions, demand letters, legal correspondence and other court documents. • Support preparation of civil and commercial litigation matters, including hearing bundles, lists and bundles of authorities, documentary evidence and case chronologies. • Assist with client interviews, document review, identification of factual and legal issues, and preparation of follow-up action points. • Provide support in conveyancing, real estate, commercial, and probate matters, including review of transactional and due-diligence documentation. • Attend court proceedings with advocates, prepare attendance notes, monitor mentions, hearings, and filing deadlines, and liaise with court registries as required. • Maintain organized physical and electronic case files and handle confidential client information in accordance with professional and ethical obligations.