National Housing Corporation Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
National Housing Corporation Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
Key Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate findings and developing strategies & arguments in preparation for presentation of Corporations cases;
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions,
Select and identify, meeting with and questioning witnesses before and during the course of a trial;
Present evidence in defense or prosecution / support of the Corporation’s cases;
Prepare and draft legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in appropriate courts;
Seek expert opinion from professional colleagues with specialized experience/skills in appropriate areas/field of the legal issue to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or otherwise;
Witness the execution of legal documents;
Advise the Corporation on matters of probate and administration of estates of deceased individuals.
Carry out training needs assessment, planning, coordinating and facilitating training for staff in litigation;
Respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.
Helping develop and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures;
Review the Corporation’s external advocates’ progress reports on court matters.
Qualifications
Bachelors of Law degree from a recognized University
Post graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya school of law or any other recognised institution
Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Six(6) years experience in law practice or as an Advocate or Legal Officer.
Member of the law society of Kenya or other recognized professional body.
Note: Successful
candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration,
Copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six (6) Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau),
E-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the reference number on your application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 20th April. 2022 addressed to:
The Managing Director
P.O. BOX 30257 00100
Nairobi
Email: applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke
Important:
Application should only be done online by email to the dedicated email address
applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke
All applicants MUST use the standard application form provided and downloadable on the website.
Applicants must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya and provide proof thereof at the time of interviewing.
Closing date is 20th April 2022. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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