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 clientsClient Management and retentionAttending to court matters within and outside NairobiProviding legal and technical advice including legal opinionsEnsure billing and collection of deposit and feesKeep abreast with legal developments, court decisionsPrepare update memos to clients on a timely basisHave 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 documentsGiving legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising litigationConsultations 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 & correspondenceFurnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in conveyancing & litigationReviewing new legislationsConducting the administration of an attorney's practice, including file management and electronic time-keepingDraw up contracts and other legal documents ensuring attention to detailTo 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 issuesResearch on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and proceduresReceive 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 registeredProvide 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 executedOffer 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 documentsAssist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements and other transactional mattersDrafting conveyancing document and other legal documents.Qualifications & RequirementsDevelop 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 certificateMust have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulationsCompetencies & SkillsExperience 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 systemsGood 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 aggressiveExcellent 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 skillsUltimate 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.
