Julia W. Mwangi - LLM

Experience

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  2kenexport company

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Legal Assistant Paralegal
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  Alibhai and Associates Advocates

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  Legal Assistant

  Designed of proper strategy for each litigation matter to ensure effective representation of the Company and protection of its interest in litigation. Monitored progress in litigation through attendance of litigation hearings. Analyzed all statutory compliance laws and regulatory requirements to ascertain company compliance obligations.Analyzed all contracts with stakeholders of the business and monitored compliance with the same by company entities. Draft legal opinions standard legal letters and contracts and managed correspondence from external and internal stakeholders directed to the Legal Department. Provided advice to Managers on labor laws, and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environmentPrepared and submitted periodic reports. Show less

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  Ceylne Odembo and Associates Advocates

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Legal Intern

  Expeditiously lodged court documents at the Judiciary offices, attended court and drafted memos.Explored and internalized the various facets of law, gained immeasurable theoretical and practical experience, and ultimately understood the role of the law in fostering justice in society. Ensured due diligence and registered cooperative societies, branches details, and changes of offices and offices bearers. Prepared their constitutions.Carried out rigorous research using previous court precedents and facts of cases to determine causes of action and recommended actions, prepared various reports that helped inform decisions. Primary contact person for clerical office duties and relevant customer relations all while typing, editing, and proofreading legal documents. Attended meetings as a proxy and prepared pleadings. Financial filing of share transfers, preparing of annual financial statements: Statements of cash flow test, Balance Sheet, Trading Profit, and Loss and, payment of taxes: stamp duty, capital gains. Show less

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  Nobility Beauty Company Limited

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Inventory Associate

  Expertly evaluated all inventories including overstock with invoices, local purchase orders, and maintained accurate records of all goods. Monitored all administrative tasks, managed all shipments for vendors, and prioritized all inventory control activities all while preparing all presentations for standardization processes. Spearheaded all customer requirements and provided appropriate solutions for all requests.Managed and entered all cost changes into computer systems all while reconciling all inventory balances and preparing monthly reports for all transactions.Prepared documents for all adjustments and evaluated all cost variance items as per business requirements. Updated all stock-taking systems, prepared inventory installation for all transactions resolved all discrepancies, and evaluated all reports on a regular basis. Show less

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  Court Of Appeal Kenya

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

  Pupillage

  Prepared quality and objective legal and policy research and analysis all while prioritizing legal opinions and briefs on cases. Assisted in all aspects of compliance including the handling of complaints, and the enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates. Assisted members of the public on all matters of law and undertook research on legal issues that arose. Analyzed research data and compile reports.Wrote relevant and periodic reports from information acquired and attended inter and intra-collaborative meetings. Engaged relevant stakeholders in policy and legal reform. Researched, identified appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to emerge legal issues.Liaised with different stakeholders and partners, and assisted in responding to inquiries made to the Secretariat. Show less

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  Gakoi Maina & Co. Advocates

  Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  Holding Over

  Effectively supported fellow attorneys working on employment, land, probate, and administration matters. Entered information into the database regarding court process servings, mentions, hearings, summons, and Complaints about incoming litigations. Independently conducted a thorough review of contracts as well as detailed information regarding negotiations, out-of-court settlements, and acquisitions. Worked with supervisors to resolve compliance issues, providing recommendations, communicating on the status of action resolution, and bringing to management issues that require attention tracking corrective actions.Consistently met or exceeded production expectations on complex claim review that includes data capture, documentation analysis, and quantitative reasonableness assessment. Developed a cost-reduction strategy that allowed the firm to save thousands of shillings by avoiding unnecessary litigation and time spent in court. Provided reports on all active enforcement matters to team members, and manage specific cases under attorney supervision. Show less

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  NEPHAK(Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Kenya)

  Jan 2022 - now

  Legal Consultant (Subrecepient)

  Legal consultancy, legal advisor, legal counsel and community legal Subrecepient

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  Buruburu Residents Welfare Association

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Community Advocate and Lawyer