Litigation Associate Officer Kenya Jobs (200K)

Litigation Associate Job at Dorbe Leit

Our client is one of the leading Law firm committed to providing excellent legal service in Family Law, Banking and Securities, Constitutional and Administrative, Corporate and Conveyance and Mergers and Acquisition.

Litigation Associate Job Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits & correspondence;
• Furnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in civil & commercial litigation
• Consultations with clients and counsel
• Reviewing new legislations
• Attending court at the High Court and Magistrate’s Court
• Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters
• 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 provide a high quality legal service to all clients.
• 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
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law
• Receive requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.
• To develop and maintain good client relationship skills, gaining clients’ confidence and that of other professionals

Qualifications for the Litigation Associate Job

• LLB Degree from a recognised University
• Must hold the most current Practising Certificate as an Advocate of the High court of Kenya.
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a busy Litigation department preferably with a top tier law firm is highly desirable.
• A successful track record in Civil & Commercial litigation will be an added advantage.
• Broad base of legal practice experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, research & analytical skills.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with clients and individuals at all levels across the Firm
• Ability to foster positive relationships with all individuals across the Firm
• Must have high moral integrity and character
• Highly organized and good time management skills
• PC and other relevant technology competencies (e.g., Microsoft applications)

Salary Budget: Kshs.200,000 Gross

How to Apply
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please make your application through wycliffe@dorbe-leit.co.ke