Ital Global Conveyancing & Litigation Advocate - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Ital Global Conveyancing & Litigation Advocate - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

About the Client:

A dynamic law firm in Kenya focusing in commercial litigation head quartered in Nairobi seeks to hire one (1) Conveyancing & Litigation Advocate to be based in Nairobi.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Generating additional Business for the firm from new and existing clients

Client Management and retention

Attending to court matters within and outside Nairobi

Providing legal and technical advice including legal opinions

Ensure billing and collection of deposit and fees

Keep abreast with legal developments, court decisions

Prepare update memos to clients on a timely basis

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.

Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters.

Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures.

Receive requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.

Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits & correspondence

Furnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in conveyancing & litigation

Reviewing new legislations

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.

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

Receive requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.

Ability to prepare security documents and ensure they are properly executed and properly registered

Provide legal opinion, advice on commercial and corporate transactions and matters relating to property & real estate.

Carrying out the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts, legal documents and ensuring they are duly executed

Offer advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.

Conduct

due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements, completion documents and ensure proper registration of documents

Assist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements and other transactional matters

Drafting conveyancing document and other legal documents.

Qualifications & Requirements

Develop positive relationship with clients and meet clients’ expectations.

Three (3) 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.

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.

Ability to conduct arguments calmly.

Experience in a busy law firm dealing with commercial and conveyancing matters.

Excellent knowledge and practical understanding of the legal and judicial systems

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.

Excellent communication and Presentation skills

Ultimate customer service skills.

Proactive, aggressive and self-motivated.

Team player with leadership 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.

High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@italgloballtd.com using the position as subject of email.

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