Pauline kemunto
@paulinekemunto1
Experienced Kenyan advocate focused on family, child rights, and access-to-justice legal services.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an advocate with multi‑year experience providing legal aid, handling family and children matters, and supporting underserved communities through pro bono representation. I have practiced at law firms and in corporate legal roles, drafting conveyance and corporate documents and conducting detailed legal research.
My work includes managing divorce, custody and adoption cases, child protection and juvenile justice matters, and supporting property transfers and legal opinions. I have contributed to projects using mobile data collection for community monitoring and implemented quality assurance practices in child‑rights programs.
I bring strong legal counseling, research and analysis skills, experience in content management for legal documents, and a commitment to social justice and community service. I seek roles where I can continue direct client advocacy and strategic legal support for vulnerable populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advocate
P.K. Omwoyo and Company Advocates
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Provide pro bono legal aid to underserved communities and manage family and children matters, including divorce, custody, adoption, child rights, protection, and juvenile justice.
Legal Assistant
Elkington & Co. Advocates
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 6 months)
Drafted legal opinions and conveyance documents, conducted legal research and analysis, and initiated property ownership transfers for clients.
Pupil
Nchogu Omwanza & Nyasimi Advocates
Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 5 months)
Supported legal teams across cases, contributing to legal research, preparation of files, and courtroom assistance during the pupilage period.
Legal Officer
Post Bank
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 (5 months)
Supported corporate legal matters and assisted with preparation of legal documentation at the bank's head office.
WVQuality Assurance Intern
World Vision
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
Worked with remote communities on quality assurance and child rights, ensuring project compliance with policy and supporting monitoring of child-rights initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KLKenya School of Law
Advocates Training Programme, Law
2015 - 2015
Completed the Advocates Training Programme to qualify for admission to the bar.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Law, Law
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Law degree focusing on legal principles and practice completed between 2010 and 2014.
Moi Girls Isinya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2006 - 2009
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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