Litigation Advocate
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Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Website:
https://emergeegressconsulting.com/
Description:
Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks …
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Legal
Job Description
Role Objective
- On behalf of our client, a well-established boutique law firm in Nairobi, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and experienced Litigation Advocate to join their growing legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing litigation matters, offering legal support to clients, and contributing to the firm’s dispute resolution practice.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mentions, and trials
- Prepare and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents
- Draft legal opinions, contracts, settlement agreements, and correspondence
- Advise clients on legal matters and provide practical legal solutions
- Handle witness preparation, examinations, and cross-examinations where required
- Manage litigation timelines, court schedules, and filing deadlines
- Liaise and negotiate with opposing counsel in dispute resolution matters
- Conduct due diligence and review legal documentation related to ongoing cases
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case progress
- Work collaboratively with the legal team on complex litigation assignments
- Support departmental performance and assist in achieving practice objectives
- Participate in client relationship management and business development initiatives
- Carry out any additional duties assigned by the firm
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- One 2 years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
- An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- A valid practicing certificate.
Key Competencies
- Excellent legal drafting and research skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- Results-driven with a proactive approach to work
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