Litigation Advocate

The firm hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated candidates for the position of Litigation Advocate. The ideal candidate must be a person of high integrity, hardworking and able to work with minimum supervision, possess good communication skills and self-motivated.

About the Client:

• A leading law firm in Kenya, head quartered in Nairobi is seeking to hire Litigation Advocate to be based in Nairobi.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Attending court sessions and in addition, provide a high quality legal service to all clients.
• Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters.
• To grow revenue through achieving fee targets and time targets.
• Offering advice on the law, legal procedures.
• 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.
• Attract additional business from new and existing clients
• 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 legislation
• Attending court at the High Court and Magistrate’s Court
• 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.
• To be able to show a track record of achieving their fee targets and time targets and that the targets are appropriate for their position and level of qualification.
• 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 & Requirements

• Develop positive relationship with clients and meet clients’ expectations.
• Two 2 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 will be an added advantage. 
• 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.
• 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.
• Good communication and ultimate customer service skills.
• Proactive, aggressive and self-motivated.
• Team player with leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal 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.