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Role Objective
A leading law firm with a presence in litigation in the industry is seeking a motivated experienced associate to join their firm in Nairobi.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents with the appropriate court or tribunal
- Collaborating with advocates and colleagues in various high value litigation cases in order to achieve success.
- Representing clients in legal matters such as hearings, motions, and trial proceedings.
- Regularly updating clients on the status of their cases in a simple manner by breaking down the legal terminologies.
- Meeting with clients to understand, interviewing them on their legal issues, needs objectives, and provide advice accordingly.
- Providing legal and technical advice including drafting legal opinions.
- Undertaking due diligence on litigation matters.
- Conducting research on relevant laws, regulations, precedents, and case law to build on each case assigned to you
- Drafting and reviewing various legal documents
- Managing deadlines and court schedules effectively, ensuring timely filings and appearances.
- Conducting cross-examination.
- Engaging, Draft and review settlement agreements to ensure that the client’s interests are protected through a favorable resolution
- Corresponding and negotiating with opposing counsel to resolve disputes favorably.
- Ensuring that invoicing, collection of payable fees and timely payments are made.
- Building positive and maintaining good relationships with clients and potential clients.
- Participation and contributing to the growth of litigation department goals and objectives.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
- A valid practicing certificate.
Key Competencies
- Be a person of unquestionable integrity with a high sense of professionalism.
- Excellent writing and report skills.
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent research skills and drafting of legal documents.
- Result Oriented and self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem Solving skills
- High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan laws.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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