Litigation Advocate-Kenya

Litigation Advocate Vacancy- Kenya

Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Role Objective
A busy law firm with a presence in commercial and conveyancing practice areas in the industry is seeking experienced individual to join their Litigation Department team in Nairobi.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Two (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

• 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.

• Proactive and aggressive.

• Result Oriented and self-motivated

• Strong organizational skills

• Problem Solving skills

• Multi-tasking skills

• High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage pressure.

• Strong understanding of Kenyan laws.

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