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.
