Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Advocate

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: The Partner

Net Salary: KES 100,000

A medium sized Law Firm in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a qualified individual to fill the role of a Litigation Advocate.

The advocate will be expected to handle a variety of complex legal matters and ensure the department discharges its function as per expected service standard.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits & correspondence.


• Provide legal opinions and advice on any areas in law arising in civil & commercial litigation


• Attend court to represent client and generate reports on various court matters


• Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters in the best interest of the client;


• Developing client relationships and actively building on experiences that support the client needs;


• Preparation of quality legal pleadings in line with client’s instructions and within the set timelines as well as observing and managing the processes;


• Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures;


• Keep current on national requirements regarding the law and communicate issues and new statutory developments with the rest of the team


• Ensure safe custody of the firms’ instruments and documents such as documents and suit papers and ensure confidentiality and privacy of all legal data of the business.


• Leading and mentoring junior advocates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university


• Post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law


• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya & possess a valid practicing license


• 5 years post admission handling litigation matters


• A track record of high performance and delivering on complex cases.


• Outstanding technical skills combined with an aptitude for developing new and longstanding relationships.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Personal drive to deliver results within tight deadlines

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Litigation Advocate) to vacancies@gaprecruitment.co.ke before Friday 27th August 2021.

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