LEGAL CLERK

NAIROBI, Nairobi
Posted 2 days ago
Company:
Njuguna and Partners Advocates
Company Description:
We have a mixed portfolio of active work traversing various areas of practice. Our firm has two main departments: 1. Dispute Management Department. 2. Conveyance and Securities Department. The disputes handled by the firm traverse multiple areas including;  Contractual and commercial disputes,  Public procurement disputes  Company law and Management disputes  Employment and Labour law disputes  Construction and infrastructure development disputes  Land disputes,  Family law including succession and estate management  Debt collection
Contract Type:
Contract
Experience Required:
3 to 4 years
Education Level:
Diploma
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 KCSE minimum grade C+
 Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. A degree or coursework in law or a related field is preferred.
 At least 3 years’ experience in the same field
 proficiency in Microsoft Office
 Knowledge of Ardhisasa procedures
 Age: 27years and above
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
 Preparation and editing of documents- pleadings, demand letters, conveyance documents for approval by advocate
 Undertake assignments at land registry, companies, courts and other offices as maybe required
 Deliver documents including summons and other court documents.
 Prepare correspondence- letters, emails etc.
 Respond to communication in consultation with the advocate
 Ensure Client communications and prompt updates.
 Ensure prompt and smooth processing of bring up files and follow up action as instructed.
 Synchronizing Master Diary and advocates diaries- confirm matters coming up, person handling, and action required etc.
 Attend court registry, lands registry and other offices as required.
 Perform any other duties that may be allocated from time to time
KEY COMPETENCIES

 Good verbal and written communication skills
 Efficiency in Microsoft Office and IT skills
 Attention to details and strong analytical abilities.
 Planning and organizing
 Excellent records management skills
 Ability to work effectively within a team and meet deadlines
 Good time management and able to work with deadlines
 Good interpersonal skills
 Good customer-service orientation
 Emotional and social intelligence

 Registered process server added advantage