Our client, a law firm in Nairobi, is looking to fill the position of an Advocate
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Attending court to file litigation documents and represent the firm as may be required from time to time
- Handling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actions
- Participate in drawing and vetting commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments.
- Support investigations and maintain active liaison with security agencies to conclude investigations
- Document legal activities and maintain an up-to-date legal actions and issues database for quick reference and guide to management
- Other legal and related tasks as may be assigned from time to time
Required qualifications, skills and attributes
- LLB degree from a recognized institution
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in active practice
- At least 3-4 years experience in a similar position
- Qualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)
- Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
- Perform multiple tasks effectively
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills required
- Capable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriate
- Confident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiations
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Possess advanced skills in customer service as they relate to legal concepts and provides effective solutions
- Ability to work long hours including weekends
- Must be well organized , detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanour
- Excellent communication skill necessary to interact with other attorneys/lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence
Interested candidates
should send their application and MUST indicate their current/last
salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com
before 2nd March 2013.