Peter Gathii
@petergathii
Entry-level legal professional specializing in legal research, case preparation, and client-focused support.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an aspiring legal professional committed to advancing human rights and ensuring equitable access to justice through dedicated legal research, advocacy, and client support. I combine strong legal research and writing with professionalism, integrity, and a focus on achieving desired outcomes.
In my Legal Assistant role at Baron capital ltd, I prepare and review loan agreements, securities, and legal documentation for accuracy, while ensuring compliance with law and updating the team on legislative changes. I also manage the legal department’s calendar and document workflows, and I conduct research on local laws while preparing reports on the status of hundreds of cases within deadlines.
My experience also includes supporting advocates at Wahome Ndegwa & Co Advocates across drafting legal documents and managing client inquiries for hundreds of cases. As a Judicial Intern at Milimani Law Courts, I conducted legal research with strict deadlines and drafted judgments and rulings under supervision, alongside evidence and courtroom procedure exposure through daily briefs and filings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Assistant
Baron Capital Ltd
Jan 2025 - Apr 2026 (1 year 3 months)
Prepared and reviewed loan agreements, securities, and legal documentation, ensuring compliance and supporting updates to legislative changes. Managed the legal department’s calendar and archives, conducted research on hundreds of cases, and advised clients on contract terms and obligations.
Legal Intern
Wahome Ndegwa & Co Advocates
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Supported advocates with drafting legal documents, case files, and client correspondence for hundreds of cases. Managed client inquiries, organized case records with confidentiality, and provided customer service including client intake, scheduling, and follow-up.
Judicial Intern
Milimani Law Courts
May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)
Entered case data into the judicial e-system and drafted judgments and rulings for 24 cases under the magistrate’s supervision. Filed remand and prison forms, conducted legal research under strict deadlines, and attended daily court briefs.
Enumerator
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Facilitated the 2019 census by visiting households, conducting interviews, and collecting demographic data using predefined survey forms. Completed thorough field/visual surveys of assigned areas to support accurate census data collection.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2019 - 2025
Activities and societies: Participant, International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition (2022); conducted legal research and refined oral advocacy and legal writing.
Pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Completed legal research and oral advocacy preparation activities, including participation in an International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition (2022).
Nyahururu High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2015 - 2018
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Nyahururu High School.
Mureranjau Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2006 - 2014
Completed primary education and sat for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Mureranjau Primary School.
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