Sylvia Kisio

Trainee Advocate/Officer - KITUO CHA SHERIA

(2025-02 - 2026-07)

I worked as a trainee advocate/officer with responsibilities including:

Interview clients and assess their legal problems
Advise clients on their legal rights and available remedies
Explain legal processes in accessible language
Determine whether a matter should be litigated, negotiated, referred or otherwise resolved
Research legislation, case law and emerging legal issues
Research issues affecting Kituo's target communities
Use research to inform litigation, advocacy and policy position

Legal Assistant - MCM Advocates LLP - Nairobi

(2024-05 - 2025-01)

I served as a Legal Intern with responsibilities including:

Conducting Legal Research to support ongoing cases
Assisting in Legal Drafting including submissions, notices, applications, and responses
Maintaining the File Register; opening files, archiving, moving, and closing files
Fixing Hearing dates and Mention dates at Court Registries
Updating Advocates' diaries and monitoring court calendars and deadlines
Filing Pleadings and Serving Court Documents

Legal Intern - Urban Space Realty

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

I served as a Legal Assistant in the Real Estate Company with responsibilities including:

Prepared and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, leases and compliance reports
Conducted due diligence and research to ensure compliance with legal standards in real estate transactions
Maintained organized case files and facilitated efficient communication between internal departments

Judicial Attaché - Milimani Commercial Law Courts and Kibera Law Courts

(2023-06 - 2023-09)

I served as a Judicial attaché with roles including:

To conduct research on case law, statutes and judicial precedents
Assist in drafting legal opinions, case summaries and judgements
Dealing with case managements, including scheduling hearing and maintaining legal records
Review pleadings and submissions for legal accuracy

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