Role Objective

The legal clerk will also be responsible for performing clerical, preparing legal documents, file tracing, and delivering documentation to courts, law firms, relevant legal offices amongst other collaborative duties.

A medium sized law firm based in Nairobi seeks to have a motivated legal clerk join their team. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents.
• Compile legal documentation into files and maintain an organized filing system.
• Compile case materials and write reports.
• Through follow up and updating management on case files for all the departments.
• Documenting hearing dates in litigation matters.
• Facilitating service of legal documents.
• Filing court documents and any other legal documents.
• Organizing the legal department registries.
• Assist paralegals and advocates in locating files and organizing, copying, and maintaining documents.
• Providing any other legal clerical services that may be required.
• Any other related duties as allocated.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Law or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
• Three years of work experience in a law firm.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable with highly confidential information
• Teamwork
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent document management skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Flexible schedule with a commitment to attendance.
• Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.