VIVIAN ONYANGO
Pontypridd,RCT
Summary
A Diligent legal professional skilled in Commercial Law, Human Rights Law Civil litigation,Conveyancing, Administrative Law and other legal matters in general. Confident and knowledgeable in investigation and presentation techniques for positive case outcomes. Committed to prioritising client needs through considerate case management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Associate
OMONDI,ABANDE & COMPANY ADVOCATES
Kisumu, Kisumu
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted initial client interviews to assess legal needs and gather relevant information
- Drafted legal documents to detail ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards
- Managed over ten clients per week, with different cases
- Attended court sessions to represent clients on their behalf
- Maintained clear communication for case progress and developments through legal process
- Prepared professional undertakings
- Received instructions to draft sale agreements and oversaw entire conveyancing process to completion.
Data Entry Clerk
LIVERPOOL VCT (LVCT)
Nairobi, Nairobi
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared source data, compiled and sorted information for efficient analysis
- Maintained database by entering new and updated customer information
- Established entry priorities and accurate data management
- Reviewed data deficiencies ensuring completeness and accuracy for analysis and reporting.
- Maintained accurate data entry by diligently inputting information from various sources.
- Assured data confidentiality by strictly adhering to company privacy policies and regulations.
Legal Intern
Holding over , ROBI KERATO& COMPANY ADVOCATES
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Engaged in initial client interviews to assess legal needs and provide relevant advice
- Drafted legal documents such as demand letters, contractual agreements and pleadings
- Handled various clients on legal strategies and necessary actions concerning their cases
- Conducted file management to safeguard all clients documents and ensure secure storage.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
PUPILLAGE- TRAINEE LAWYER
ORARE & COMPANY ADVOCATES
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted legal research on different matters that was encountered and handled at the time
- Drafted legal documents such as demand letters, various applications, sale agreements, child maintenance agreements, affidavits, deed poll
- Attended court to file court documents
- Attended court to follow up on court proceedings and did client update letters.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent communication skills for improved client relations.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive information, fostering trust among clients.
- Supported litigation teams during trials for successful case outcomes.
Legal Intern
AMONDI & COMPANY ADVOCATES
Kisumu, Kisumu
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Took initial client interviews to be able to understand and give accurate legal advice and solutions
- Attended court to watch brief for th firm
- Handled out of court settlement negotiations
- Updated the firm diary on the new court dates to ensure all matters were attended to in court
- Drafted legal documents such as affidavits, contractual agreements, demand letters, and plaint.
- Enhanced understanding of legal procedures by conducting research on relevant case laws.
- Conducted due diligence, enhanced firm's risk management capabilities.
- Collaborated closely with senior solicitors for efficient preparation of cases.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM Laws) - International Commercial Laws
University of South Wales
PontypriddPost Graduate Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi 02.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 01.2014 - 04.2017
Computer Packages Proficiency -
Unity College of Professional Studies
Nairobi 03.2012 - 05.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ngiya Girls High School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Siaya 01.2009 - 04.2012
Certificate of Primary Education -
Ng'iya Girls Boarding Primary School
Siaya 01.1999 - 04.2008
Skills
- Active Listening
- Empathy and Compassion
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Settlement Negotiation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Case analysis
- Legal compliance
- Corporate governance principles
- Legal research
Affiliations
Law Society of Kenya Admission Number P.105.19226/21.
Languages
English
Swahili
Referees
Referees available upon request
Timeline
Legal Associate
OMONDI,ABANDE & COMPANY ADVOCATES
01.2023 - 07.2024
Data Entry Clerk
LIVERPOOL VCT (LVCT)
12.2020 - 06.2022
Legal Intern
Holding over , ROBI KERATO& COMPANY ADVOCATES
02.2020 - 12.2020
PUPILLAGE- TRAINEE LAWYER
ORARE & COMPANY ADVOCATES
02.2019 - 12.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
02.2018 - 05.2018
Legal Intern
AMONDI & COMPANY ADVOCATES
06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Nairobi
01.2014 - 04.2017
Computer Packages Proficiency -
Unity College of Professional Studies
03.2012 - 05.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ngiya Girls High School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01.2009 - 04.2012
Certificate of Primary Education -
Ng'iya Girls Boarding Primary School
01.1999 - 04.2008
Master of Laws (LLM Laws) - International Commercial Laws
University of South Wales
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