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Litigation Advocate ƒƒ‚ƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚“ Nairobi At Emerge Egress Consulting

Emerge Egress Consulting

Consulting full time Nairobi Posted 15 hours ago

Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks at the demand for potential success of Government, Local Government, Religious Bodies, Private Organizations, NGO’s, Voluntary Organizations and Community Organizations as well as the Private Sector.Role Objective On behalf of our client, a well-established boutique law firm in Nairobi, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and experienced Litigation Advocate to join their growing legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing litigation matters, offering legal support to clients, and contributing to the firm’s dispute resolution practice. Core Duties and Responsibilities Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mentions, and trials  Prepare and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents  Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents  Draft legal opinions, contracts, settlement agreements, and correspondence  Advise clients on legal matters and provide practical legal solutions  Handle witness preparation, examinations, and cross-examinations where required  Manage litigation timelines, court schedules, and filing deadlines  Liaise and negotiate with opposing counsel in dispute resolution matters  Conduct due diligence and review legal documentation related to ongoing cases  Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case progress  Work collaboratively with the legal team on complex litigation assignments  Support departmental performance and assist in achieving practice objectives  Participate in client relationship management and business development initiatives  Carry out any additional duties assigned by the firm Job Specifications and Qualifications One 2 years Post admission experience in a busy law firm. An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university. A valid practicing certificate.     Key Competencies Excellent legal drafting and research skills  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities  Effective communication and interpersonal skills  Strong organizational and time management capabilities  Ability to work independently and under pressure  Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail  Results-driven with a proactive approach to work