A medium sized law firm in Nairobi is
seeking a dynamic, well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the
position of Court Clerk.
Role Purpose: The purpose of the role is to manage all of the
administrative and clerical functions related to running a court.
The role is responsible for
preparing, filing and forwarding documents and case files to court, lawyers and
clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing court records
- Processing legal documents, scheduling court
cases, and auditing files to ensure accuracy and consistency within the
court records.
- Preparing, filing and forwarding documents and
case files to court, lawyers and clients.
Trials
- Assemble the documents and materials that are
required for court proceedings to take place
- Identifying and requesting material that is
missing from the files
- Reviewing all of the documents that are
submitted to the court to ensure the described procedures are
accurate
- Record minutes of the proceedings and
transcribe them
- Administer the oath taken by the jurors and
witnesses when required to
- Prepare and maintain the docket of scheduled
cases as well as record witness testimonies, results, court orders and any
fines from the court when court is completed
Customer Service
- Notifying participants of trial details
- Handle the arrangement and recordation of
payments for fees, fines and court costs
Minimum requirements
- Diploma in Law
- Certificate in Computer packages and ability
to use Word Processor and Excel
- 3 years’ experience in a busy and reputable
law firm as a court clerk
How to Apply
Please send your application to
kegafaith@gmail.com to reach us by close of business 25th June 2015.
Only qualified candidates shall be
contacted
