Our client is
seeking to recruit a Litigation Advocate to
assist in planning, coordinating and undertaking the litigation and housing
work in respect of the Council's functions.
To undertake the
legal work to the highest professional and client care standards.
Duties and Responsibilities- To undertake a substantial personal
caseload of housing and general litigation
- To draft, negotiate and agree legal
documentation arising out of the exercise of the Council's housing and
litigation functions.
- To undertake litigation arising out
of the exercise of the Council's functions including in particular
judicial reviews relating to housing matters.
- To act as an advocate on behalf of
the Council, where appropriate in relevant Courts, tribunals and inquiries
and instruct Counsel to represent the Council as necessary.
- To maintain an up-to-date
comprehensive knowledge of developments in the relevant areas of law and
disseminate that information
- To ensure that the service is
responsive to client requirements and that work undertaken is reflective
of best practice and the performance targets contained within Service
Level Agreements.
Qualifications
- Have at least 5 years of post
admission working in a busy law firm
- Have a valid practicing license
- Ability to work with minimum
supervision
- Proactive, self motivated and
aggressive
- A degree in law in a recognized
institution
If qualified kindly send your application
and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com by 5th July, 2013 clearly indicating ‘Litigation
Advocate’ on the subject line.
DO NOT attach
any certificates.
Failure to
follow instructions will lead to total disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
