Case Management Litigation Paralegal

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Kenyi Yasin Abdallah Kenyi

**********@*****.*** Indianapolis, IN 317-***-****

EDUCATION:

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Indianapolis, IN Master of Laws (LLM) Candidate December 2023

GPA: 3.53

Member, Black Law Student Association.

Member, LLM Students Association

University of Juba College of Law Juba, South Sudan Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree December 2015

GPA: 2.65/4.0

Participant, Moot Court Competition

Deputy Chairperson – College of Law Students Association. EXPERIENCE:

Establishment & Modification Unit Paralegal February 2024- up to date Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Child Support Division

(Paid Full Timer, 40 hours per week)

• Experiencing litigation paralegal with a proven track record of supporting Deputy Prosecutors in various legal proceedings, including court sessions and case management. Skilled in conducting interviews, coordinating genetic testing, and maintaining case files for establishment and modification actions.

• Proficient in preparing legal documents, corresponding with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Dedicating to timeliness and accuracy, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Committing to facilitating the exchange of information and contributing to the efficient operations of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Child Support Division.

Legal Intern, Marion County Prosecutor’s Office August 2023 – December 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana

(Unpaid pro bono work, 17 hours per week)

• Conducting legal research on cases, statutes, and regulations to support prosecutors.

• Assisting in the preparation of cases for trial, including reviewing evidence and witness statements.

• Drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and subpoenas.

• Interviewing witnesses and gathering information relevant to cases.

• Observing court proceedings, assisting with trial preparations.

• Interacting with victims and their families, providing information, and addressing their concerns.

• Performing various administrative duties related to case management and office operations.

• Participating in training sessions and workshops to gain legal knowledge and skills.

• Assisting prosecutors with special projects, which may involve legal research, policy analysis, or outreach efforts. Legal Summer Intern Indiana Legal Service, Inc. May 2023- August 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana

(Unpaid pro bono work, 20 hours per week)

• Conducted thorough research on legal issues, statutes, regulations, and case law to provide essential support to attorneys in building strong cases.

• Proficiently assisted in drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

• Conducted client meetings and interviews to gather crucial information, assess cases, and explain legal rights and options.

• Attended court proceedings, aided in case preparation, and occasionally accompanied attorneys to hearings, offering valuable assistance.

• Effectively organized and maintained case files, ensuring all required documents were properly organized and readily accessible.

• Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and facilitated communication with opposing parties when necessary.

• Engaged in outreach initiatives to educate the community about available legal services and resources.

• Performed various administrative duties, including filing and other clerical tasks, to maintain an efficient office environment.

• Actively participated in training sessions and workshops to enhance legal knowledge and skills, staying up to date with developments in the field.

• Collaborated with attorneys on special projects, which sometimes involved policy analysis and advocacy work, contributing to the firm's broader initiatives.

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Summer Law Student Volunteer

Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic May 2023 – August 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana

(Unpaid pro bono work, 4 hours per week)

• Assisting in legal research, document preparation, and client consultations.

• Offering guidance on legal matters, draft documents, and conducting legal research on issues such as housing, family law, and immigration.

Information, Counseling, & Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Officer May 2019- December 2022 Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Juba, South Sudan

(Paid Full Timer, 40 hours per week)

• Conduct training on housing, land & property (HLP) rights, employment laws & procedures and civil documentation.

• Provide legal assistance on civil documentation & conduct legal research on relevant national laws.

• Provide legal aid on HLP related issues.

Advocate & Legal Consultant/ Partner January 2018- December 2022 Fidelity Law Chamber Juba, South Sudan

(Paid Part Timer, 20 hours per week)

• Central Committee member, South Sudan Bar Association

• Developed knowledge of litigation process while attending trials, hearings, depositions, client consultations and mediation.

• Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery and contracts for various client’s issues.

• Trained Lawyers on the provision of legal aid.

Human Rights Intern August 2017 - December 2017

U.S Human Rights Network (USHRN) Atlanta, GA

(Unpaid Full Timer, 40 hours per week)

Designed advocate training on human rights, conflict resolution and democracy tailored for migrating communities.

Delivered human rights training for migrating communities and conflict resolution for black and natives American at national conference.

Participated in national webinar that explores connections the reality of South Sudanese and African American in the U.S south through exploring issues of governance and rule of law. Executive Director January 2016- May 2019

The Advocates for Human Rights and Democracy (TAHURID) Juba, South Sudan

(Paid Full Timer, 40 hours per week)

An official representative of the organization and secretary of the board of directors, on behalf of the organization and calling, chairing, and directing the management team meetings, and do all such acts as may be necessary for the smooth and efficient running of the organization.

Overseeing and assisting in the development of organizational policies and supervising interns and proposal writing and assists in the development and implementation of a training program in the field of human rights, international humanitarian law, democracy, and rule of law with attention to gender perspectives.

Develops country engagement strategies and undertakes early warnings to address human rights protection gaps and preparing reports, documents, briefing notes, talking points, and other written materials. Research Assistant August 2015 – December 2015

International Development Law Organization Juba, South Sudan

(Paid Full Timer, 40 hours per week)

Reviewing and analyzing national legislation and regulations on the Judiciary and administration of justice.

Researching and preparing Concept Papers on relevant themes and topics on judicial reform.

Analyzing and comparing regional and international legislation on the judiciary and administration of justice.

Coordinating consultations and forums with rule of law stakeholders, experts, and the public. Human Rights Project Officer August 2014- June 2015 Human Rights Development Organization (HURIDO) Juba, South Sudan

(Paid Part Timer, 20 hours per week)

Investigated allegations of human rights violations, and documenting findings through reports and assessments.

Engaged in advocacy efforts to raise awareness about human rights issues, collaborated with governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to develop strategies for improving human rights conditions.

Provided technical assistance and capacity-building support to strengthen national human rights institutions and legal frameworks.

Participated in missions, seminars, and conferences to facilitate dialogue and cooperation on human rights matters at local, national, and international levels.

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SKILLS:

Legal Research

Technical writing

Critical thinking.

Human Rights law.

Presentation & Public Speaking.

Ethics

Time management

Teamwork

Written & Oral communication.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

Full Professional Working Proficiency in English language.

Spoken Arabic Language

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Club President, Rotary Club of Munuki, Rotary International District 9212

Club President, Rotaract Club of University of Juba.

Rotarian Advisor, Interact Clubs of Juba Diocesan Model Secondary School & Comboni Secondary School

Board Member- South Sudan Human Rights Defender Network

Board Chairperson, Juba Civic Resource Center (USAID funded Civic Engagement Center)

Deputy Chairperson, The Advocates for Human Rights & Democracy [TAHURID] PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Outdoor pursuits like hiking, camping and traveling.

Reading political works and publishing newspaper articles.

Participating in the community.

FELLOWSHIP ATTENDED:

Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2017 sponsored by US. Department of State and implemented by IREX.

Obama Foundation Leaders Africa 2018

Inter-youth Dialogue on Elections and Governance in Africa sponsored by Mandela Institute of Development Studies, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2016

International Conferences Attended:

Rotary International Conference Sydney, Australia 2014.

Rotary International District 9212 Conference Mombasa, Kenya 2013, & 2015, and Naivasha Kenya, 2014.

The Global Forum of Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Conference Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019.

Transitional Justice conference on African Human Rights system, Kampala, Uganda organized and sponsored by Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa, 2018.

Internet Freedom Forum Lagos & Abuja, Nigeria 2017, 2018 sponsored by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria.

African School of Internet Governance, Durban, South Africa, 2016 sponsored by Association for Progressive Communications

(APC)

Internet Governance Forum, Durban, South Africa organized by African Union and funded by South African government.

Transitional Justice conference for South Sudanese civil society organizations organized & funded by Public International Law and Policy Group, Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2016.

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