About the Client:
A dynamic law firm in Kenya focusing in commercial litigation head quartered in Nairobi seeks to hire one (1) Conveyancing & Litigation Advocate to be based in Nairobi.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Generating additional Business for the firm from new and existing clients
Client Management and retention
Attending to court matters within and outside Nairobi
Providing legal and technical advice including legal opinions
Ensure billing and collection of deposit and fees
Keep abreast with legal developments, court decisions
Prepare update memos to clients on a timely basis
Have a working knowledge in case analysis, development of case strategy, identifying the procedure rules for the various courts and other arbitral fora;
Understand procedural aspects regarding pleadings, filing, applications and hearing;
Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents
Giving legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising litigation
Consultations with clients and counsel as well as reviewing new legislations.
Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters.
Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures.
Receive requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.
Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits & correspondence
Furnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in conveyancing & litigation
Reviewing new legislations
Conducting the administration of an attorney’s practice, including file management and electronic time-keeping
Draw up contracts and other legal documents ensuring attention to detail
To be able to demonstrate that they are technically very able across a sufficiently wide area, able to work without significant supervision and have developed a particular strength and reputation in their work area.
Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues
Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures
Receive requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.
Ability to prepare security documents and ensure they are properly executed and properly registered
Provide legal opinion, advice on commercial and corporate transactions and matters relating to property & real estate.
Carrying out the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts, legal documents and ensuring they are duly executed
Offer advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements, completion documents and ensure proper registration of documents
Assist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements and other transactional matters
Drafting conveyancing document and other legal documents.
Qualifications & Requirements
Develop positive relationship with clients and meet clients’ expectations.
Three (3) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm with sound knowledge of and experience in litigation with skills and expertise in prosecuting and defending civil, commercial, constitutional, judicial review, labour and land matters;
An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
Advocate of the High Court.
A valid practicing certificate
Must have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulations
Competencies & Skills
Experience in a busy law firm dealing with litigation matters.
Ability to conduct arguments calmly.
Experience in a busy law firm dealing with commercial and conveyancing matters.
Excellent knowledge and practical understanding of the legal and judicial systems
Good Knowledge and experience in research skills and drafting of legal documents;
High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
Highly disciplined with ability to work with minimal supervision;
Ability to develop positive relationship with clients & manage/meet client expectations;
Able to demonstrate acumen in business development;
Proactive, self-motivated and aggressive
Excellent knowledge and practical understanding of the legal and judicial systems.
High degree of responsibility, professional ethics and personal integrity at a personal and professional level.
Ability to develop positive relationship with clients and manage/meet client expectations.
Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.
Good knowledge and experience in research skills and drafting of legal documents.
Excellent communication and Presentation skills
Ultimate customer service skills.
Proactive, aggressive and self-motivated.
Team player with leadership skills.
Ability to manage pressure and meet targets.
Ability to demonstrate acumen in business development.
Work independently with minimum or no supervision and ready to lead.
High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
