Senior Legal Assistant

Jobs Details

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Kenya Marine and Fisheries research institute(KMFRI)

Starting Salary: Ksh 61,394 – KShs. 79,812 P.M

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The officer's duties and responsibilities encompass:

i) Initiating the opening of legal files

ii) Retrieving and reviewing files for necessary action

iii) Drafting legal briefs to commence legal proceedings

iv) Organizing and filing contracts and court documents

v) Assisting in the preparation and submission of pleadings on behalf of the Institute

vi) Addressing inquiries related to specific cases

vii) Effectively serving legal documents to clients and stakeholders

viii) Systematically maintaining and updating files for easy accessibility

ix) Monitoring the progress of contracts and court cases

x) Managing and updating the master diary for court cases

xi) Verifying the accuracy and validity of documents submitted to the legal department

xii) Compiling reports and presenting them to Legal Officers for further action

xiii) Ensuring pending matters are attended to promptly

xiv) Ensuring proper delivery of legal documents to clients and third parties

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

i) Have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience

ii) Possess a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution

iii) Attain a minimum grade of KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent

iv) Hold a current Process Servers Certificate or its equivalent

v) Demonstrate a proven track record of good performance in previous roles

vi) Possess proficiency in computer applications

vii) Meet the requirements stipulated in Chapter Six of the Constitution