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Ruth Mwaura

@ruthmwaura2

Legal Assistant and Kenyan advocate at FIDA-Kenya, handling about 30 client matters monthly and preparing legal opinions and case reports.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m based in Nairobi and available for remote work, where I can support legal teams with research, drafting, client intake and organised case management.

At Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya), I provided pro bono legal counsel on civil and criminal matters, handling about 30 client matters per month, including court representation. I prepared legal opinions, case notes and reports, and researched issues informing advocacy and policy engagement on SGBV, public participation and gender-responsive budgeting.

At Kituo cha Sheria, I drafted pleadings and applications, handled client intake and supported case management and follow-up. I’m currently learning Clio to support remote legal teams, and in my current operations role at Laurent Ventures Limited, I supervise eight casual workers and coordinate client handoffs and follow-up.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Supervisor / Operations Coordinator

Current

Laurent Ventures Limited

Jul 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Supervise eight casual workers and plan daily work against targets and order deadlines. Coordinate client handoffs and follow-up, achieving 90% on-time deliveries, and maintain accurate records of orders and defects.

Supervision Operations Coordination Client Communication Record keeping Deadline Management

Legal Counsel (Volunteer)

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya)

Jul 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Provided pro bono legal counsel on civil and criminal issues, including court representation, handling about 30 client matters per month. Prepared legal opinions, case notes, and reports, and conducted legal research on SGBV and gender-responsive budgeting.

Legal Research Legal Writing Client Counseling Court Representation Case Management Report Writing SGBV Advocacy

Legal Aid Volunteer

Kituo cha Sheria

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)

Drafted pleadings, applications, and other legal documents, and handled case intake and client files. Provided legal advice at clinics and represented indigent clients in court under supervision.

Legal Drafting Case Management Client intake Legal Advice Court Representation Legal Aid Coordination

Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)

G-United (Ministry of Education)

Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 (6 months)

Supported teachers with lesson preparation, delivery, and assessment of English literacy for learners aged 8–11.

Lesson Planning Teaching Support Literacy Assessment

Pupil Advocate (Pupillage)

Gachiri Kariuki & Company Advocates

Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 (7 months)

Researched civil and criminal issues and prepared legal opinions for advocate review. Interviewed clients, managed file organisation, and attended court proceedings and client meetings.

Legal Research Legal Writing Client Interviewing File Management Court Proceedings

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Clio

Clio Legal Practice Management Software (Self-Study), Legal Practice Management

Currently learning Clio legal practice management software through self-study.

Kenya School of Law

Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Law

Completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Professional Legal Training) in 2017, passing all examinations and subsequently admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 2018.