Opportunities in Law Firms

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LOOKING FOR 2 LITIGATION ADVOCATES

A medium sized law firm in Nairobi wishes to recruit  2 Advocates for its Litigation  Department. The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications:-

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
  
• Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
  
• Be Computer Literate.
  
• Hold a current practicing certificate.
  
• At least 2-3 years experience.
  
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures.
  
• Be self driven.
  
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
  
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
  
• Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills.
  

Interested persons should submit an application with copies of certificates, testimonials and CV outlining qualifications, experience, current remuneration, daytime telephone contact, email address, names , addresses of three (3) referees to muisyodeni@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or P O Box 52001-00100 Nairobi on or before 27^th September 2012.

 ASSOCIATE WANTED:COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

 MUTHAURA MUGAMBI AYUGI AND NJONJO ADVOCATES

The Firm is a full service law firm which provides a broad range of corporate and commercial legal services. We have significant experience in the provision of general advisory and transactional legal services, notably in aviation, banking and securities, capital markets, corporate finance, corporate taxation, energy, mergers and acquisitions, public procurement, real estate development and conveyancing, retirement benefits and trusts, as well as civil litigation.

We are seeking to fill the position of an Associate in our Commercial Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Your duties and responsibilities shall include:  

•  Drawing up and reviewing various legal documents including but not limited to contracts, agreements, opinions, deeds,  and other documents required when representing the Firm's clients
  
• Acting as a sole legal adviser to the Firm's clients as to their legal rights and obligations carrying out such duties and obligations as would ordinarily arise from such role
  
•  Providing support and assistance to the Department's Partners/Advocates whether as a transaction team resource or working individually
  
• Conducting, under supervision where necessary, client meetings and maintaining general contact with the client
  
• Conducting investigations, statistical, documentary and legal research
  
• Reviewing and preparing legal records and/or precedents
  
• Supervising and coordinating activities of legal support/or other personnel
  
• Remaining current on legal developments relevant to the practice of law and where called upon, providing training, guidance and materials to other members of the Firm
  
• Participating in and meaningfully contributing to Firm activities including all regular and ad hoc reporting programs and/or structures, and professional development strategies
  
• Carrying out such other duties and obligations as would ordinarily arise from such role
  

Education qualifications:

• A technically strong advocate with over 3 years experience with solid exposure to commercial law practice.  Experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance are an added bonus
  
• LLB degree from a recognised university (Minimum Upper Second)
  
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya or an equivalent qualification in the Commonwealth (with the intention to immediately qualify to practice in Kenya)  
  
• Broad base of legal practice experience
  

Skills

• Fluency in English is mandatory
  
• Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills
  
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with Clients and individuals at all levels across the Firm
  
• Ability to foster positive relationships with all individuals across the Firm
  
• Must have high moral integrity and character
  
• Highly organised and good time management skills
  
• PC and other relevant technology competencies (e.g. Microsoft applications)
  

Attributes:

• Focused on performance and results
  
• Poised to work under pressure
  
• High energy and drive
  
• Focused and inquisitive learner, proactively pursues opportunities to build expertise and skills
  
• Desire and ability to learn from and confer on an on-going basis with other Advocates of the Firm when handling matters with a view to continuously developing professional knowledge and expertise
  
• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities and focus
  
• Self starter with high degree of resourcefulness required minimal supervision
  
• Contributor to the team
  

  You will be joining a friendly work environment and a team with a wealth of experience, and as such this position will offer an exciting career growth opportunity.
  

  If you are interested in joining us, please send your application letter with a detailed CV to mman@mman.co.ke This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by 25^th September 2012
  

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A CLERK9-00200

A medium sized law firm based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Litigation/Conveyancing Clerk with a minimum of 3 years experience in this area.

Candidates must possess the following attributes:

 Must have a valid certificate of good conduct

• Must be honest and with very good work ethic
  
• Must be  well conversant with the various registries
  
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision and able to handle pressure
  
• Must be computer literate.
  

Applications and detailed curriculum vitae should be emailed to lja@ljaassociates.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be received not later than 25^th September 2012