A leading law firm with a presence in litigation is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Litigation Advocate to join their firm in Nairobi (Upper Hill).
Emerge Egress Consulting (EEC), a Management and Training Consulting firm established in 2017, acts as the recruitment partner for this role. EEC is a trusted partner on the recruitment panels of over 15 law firms in Kenya, providing candidates direct visibility to top-tier hiring managers and exclusive roles.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake a comprehensive range of litigation activities, including:
- Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents with the appropriate court or tribunal.
- Collaborating with advocates and colleagues in various high-value litigation cases to achieve success.
- Representing clients in legal matters such as hearings, motions, and trial proceedings.
- Regularly updating clients on the status of their cases, breaking down complex legal terminologies into simple terms.
- Meeting with clients to understand their legal issues, needs, and objectives, and providing 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 assigned case.
- Drafting and reviewing various legal documents.
- Managing deadlines and court schedules effectively, ensuring timely filings and appearances.
- Conducting cross-examination.
- Engaging, drafting, and reviewing 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
- An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
- A valid practicing certificate.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate must possess:
- Unquestionable integrity with a high sense of professionalism.
- Excellent writing and report skills.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Excellent research skills and ability in drafting legal documents.
- Result Oriented and self-motivated approach.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Problem Solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan laws.
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