Law Firm Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

A Law Firm in Nairobi is looking to fill the following positions:

Lawyer

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Attending court to file litigation documents and represent the firm as may be required from time to time
• Handling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actions
• Participate in drawing and vetting commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments.
• Support investigations and maintain active liaison with security agencies to conclude investigations
• Document legal activities and maintain an up-to-date legal actions and issues database for quick reference and guide to management
• Other legal and related tasks as may be assigned from time to time

Required qualifications, skills and attributes:

• LLB degree from a recognized institution
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in active practice
• At least two years experience in litigation
• Knowledge of conveyancing will be added advantage
• Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
• Perform multiple tasks effectively
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills required
• Capable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriate
• Confident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiations
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
• Possess advanced skills in customer service as they relate to legal concepts and provides effective solutions
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanour
• Excellent communication skills necessary to interact with other lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence

Accountant

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the firm’s monthly financial statements.
• Prepare monthly work papers on all essential balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Respond to various ad hoc requests, such as general ledger summary and detail reports
• Prepare appropriate journal entries for depreciation, transfers, etc.
• Assist in payroll, Statutory procedures and deductions
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Minimum CPA Part 2
• At least 2 years experience
• With Tally accounting software experience.
• Knowledge in statutory procedures and deductions.
• Must be a person of integrity
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters

Secretary

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a variety of staff members and departments
• Prepare correspondence
• Assist lawyers or paralegals with legal research
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Mature & Responsible
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Have attention to detail
• Must have speed on dictation
• Excellent typing skills
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
• Experience in front desk is an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their application indicating current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 23rd April 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.