Gichuki Ian
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
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About
A dedicated paralegal with Diploma in Law and hands on experience working in a busy law firm that mainly deals with civil matters, corporate law and criminal law among other disciplines. Proven ability in legal research, drafting pleadings and submissions, familiarity of court procedures, judiciary and ardhisasa online portals, file management, and team coordination. Seeking a junior or intern legal role in a dynamic law firm or organization to apply strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills while advancing my career.
Experience
Legal Intern - Mutonyi, Mbiyu & Co Advocates - Nakuru P.O Box 14219-20100
(2025-03 - 2025-12)
- Drafted and served pleadings, affidavits, notices of motion, submissions, statements of defence, sale agreements, succession petitions, declaratory suits, fee notes, bill of costs and other civil procedure documents.
- Conducted legal research, wrote legal opinions, maintained case diaries, and ensured compliance with court timelines.
- Managed physical and electronic files, perused Kenya Gazette notices and cases in Kenya law and East Africa law reports and prepared reports.
- Followed up on payment of legal fees by extracting decrees, filing certificates of costs and obtaining certificates of taxation in accordance with the Advocates Remuneration Order.
- Filed necessary documents through the e-filing Judiciary portal and tracked cause lists via kiosk.judiciary.go.ke.
Judicial Attachment - Milimani Law Courts - Nairobi
(2024-06 - 2024-07)
- Observed court proceedings and gained practical insight into litigation and judicial processes.
- Assisted the Court Assistant with basic legal documentation such as writing corams and finally made my graded detailed report on my experience in the school provided workbook.
Legal Aid Team Leader - Muranga Land Succession Team
(2021-05 - 2021-09)
- Led a team providing legal aid on land succession matters, including preparation of succession petitions for grant, confirmation, revocation, rectification and debonis letters of admnistration, necessary accompanying affidavits, and supporting annexures.
- Coordinated with clients, chiefs and surveyors who prepared the PP1 & 2 forms under supervision.
- Applied knowledge of the Law of Succession Act and land registration processes and appreciated the standard forms for application of various processes.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B - Mount Kenya University, Parklands Campus (2022 - 2026-08)
Diploma in Law - Law - Mount Kenya University (2019 - 2021)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE - Nyahururu High School (2015 - 2018)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE - Ritaya Primary School (2014)

