Kefas Kariuki
@kefaskariuki
Commercial Lawyer at Triple J Advocates & Associates, resolving approximately 80% of negotiated disputes out of court.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Triple J Advocates & Associates, I advise clients on contracts, conveyancing, employment law and business law. I supported negotiations and settlements that contributed to the out-of-court resolution of approximately 80% of negotiated disputes.
I review evidence, contractual provisions and legal requirements to support investigations and legal positions, and delivered 89% of contract reviews and legal opinions within agreed client deadlines. I also prepare and manage confidential legal documentation throughout its lifecycle.
Earlier, as a Legal Intern at J.K. Ngeresa & Co. Advocates and as a Legal Intern, Secretary and Court Clerk at Chiuri & Chiuri Co. Advocates, I drafted pleadings and legal correspondence, conducted legal research, supported litigation proceedings and assisted with property registrations. I’m seeking a role in commercial law or legal operations, and I’m an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Commercial Lawyer
Triple J Advocates & Associates
Oct 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Advised clients on contracts, conveyancing, employment law, and business law matters. Managed legal documentation, supported negotiations and settlements, and contributed to out-of-court resolution of approximately 80% of negotiated disputes.
Legal Intern
J.K. Ngeresa & Co. Advocates
Jan 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Drafted pleadings, legal correspondence, and case documentation, achieving a 90% first-time acceptance rate on court filings. Conducted legal research, supported litigation, and registered property documents with a 92% success rate without rejection.
Legal Intern, Secretary and Court Clerk
Chiuri & Chiuri Co. Advocates
Feb 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Prepared pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents while supporting case administration. Attended court proceedings, assisted with negotiations, and processed property registrations, achieving 95% of filings within court deadlines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya School of Law
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, Law
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, completed in 2019.
Kisii University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Grade: Second Class Lower Division
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Second Class Lower Division from Kisii University, completed in 2018.
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