13 Legal Firms jobs in Kenya
Receptionist -Law Firm
Posted 3 days ago
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Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
Role Objective
The holder of this position is the first point of contact for visitors and callers to the firm and shall maintain an organized, presentable, and welcoming office environment. He/she is responsible for professionally receiving guests, managing incoming and outgoing communications, and supporting general administrative tasks like filing, typing and printing of documents, when required. The position will report to the Relationship Manager
Liaising with: Conveyancing, Litigation, Commercial and Debt Recovery, Accounting, Finance & Admin departments.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage the Partners’ schedule, including meetings, travel, and correspondence.
• Receive visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate offices or personnel.
• Respond to visitor and telephone inquiries efficiently and knowledgeably.
• Ensure the reception area, boardroom, and client waiting areas are always clean, organized, and professionally presented.
• Ensure visitors are served with refreshments.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls and make outgoing calls.
• Receive, register, and dispatch mail, deliveries, and documents.
• Ensure that correspondence and documents are filed into respective files systematically.
• Open new client files in coordination with the departments.
• Assist in document preparation and typing when requested.
• Assist in tea preparation and cleaning of the office in the absence of Office Assistant.
• Coordinate with the Office Assistant to ensure continuous upkeep of the front area.
• Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the supervisor.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
• A minimum of a secretarial course or front office certification.
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar front office or receptionist role.
Key Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Polite, professional, and well-groomed public image with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail in filing and document handling.
• Patience, courtesy, and a positive, welcoming attitude.
Administrative Assistant-Law Firm
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Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors.
Role Objective
Our client in Nairobi engaging in various practice areas seeks add to their administration team a customer centric, professional and competent administrative assistant to ensure seamless operations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensuring that day to day activities run smoothly.
• Maintain the proper records as per the firm’s process.
• Maintenance of daily staff attendance register.
• Ensuring that the Office Library register is up to date as expected.
• Ability to receive and respond to calls and handle a busy switch board.
• Ensuring that liaison to advocates or their Personal Assistants is done in a timely fashion and relevant emails and calls are conveyed to them.
• In charge of scanning all incoming documents as expected.
• Ensuring timely dispatch of documents and also follow up of invoices and their payments.
• Preparation and writing of vouchers.
• Supervision of office cleaning, hygiene and sanitation.
• Organizing and diarizing scheduling appointments, meetings and coordinating meetings for partners and staff members in a pro-active and efficient manner.
• In charge of overseeing operational and administrative tasks to ensure the office is functioning optimally.
• Preparing briefs, minutes and reports for the meetings in a timely manner.
• Handling reception and corporate communication via various channels, calls, emails, online platforms in the various set out protocol.
• Attending to mail, phone calls and other corporate communication tools appropriately.
• Carry out various secretarial duties, typing and drafting for staff members as required.
• In charge of preparation of Petty Cash and other administrative budgets, follow up on resources utilization reports.
• In charge of ensuring that various subscriptions for the partners and firm and bills due are paid on a timely basis.
• Coordinate logistical aspects for the partner and the office team such as accommodation, travel, visas and transfers at various points and destinations.
• Handle all maintenance, repairs and operational issues to ensure seamless operations.
• Act as the key liaison contact for the office between the various stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, clients, staff etc.
• Prepare and be an integral part of execution team for office events as needed such as departmental and office meetings, dinner events etc.
• Filing and proper records of documents.
• Requisition of office stationery and supplies and ensuring that replenishment is done in good time and no gaps that could lead to inefficiency as well as in charge of stock management.
• Any other duties as allocated.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
• Diploma in Law/Business Administration/ Communication and or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Key Competencies
• Super organizational skills
• Independent Thinking skills
• High Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Great Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Legal Secretary
Posted 3 days ago
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Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
Role Objective
A well-established law firm based in Nairobi, spanning over 3 decades seeks to hire a customer centric individual for a legal secretary position. It deals with various legal services but not limited to Real Estate, Banking, Conveyancing, Commercial and Litigation.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervisory In charge of junior staff- delegating tasks etc
• Preparation of bids, tenders, proposals, presentations in order to ensure that the business development initiatives turnaround time is well achieved.
• Attending to all correspondence on mail, calls and other channels.
• In charge of administration and secretarial duties.
• Preparation of various administrative and operational reports.
• In charge of ensuring that various office utility bills and timely payments and follow up.
• Preparation of meetings, office events and industry relevant activities.
• Act as the key liaison contact for the office between the various stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, clients, staff etc
• Organizing and diarizing the Director’s calendar, diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings in a pro-active and efficient manner.
• Preparing briefs, minutes and reports for the meetings.
• Running personal errands for the Partner as required.
• Representing the Partner and management in various meetings.
• Key liaison contact between the firm and the stakeholders.
• Any other duties as allocated.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration and or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience.
Key Competencies
• Excellent organizational skills
• High Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Realiability
• Excellent Customer Care skills
Legal Secretary-Nairobi
Posted 3 days ago
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Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
Role Objective
A leading and established law firm based in Nairobi seeks a secretary who is passionate about supporting the functions of a legal practice.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervisory In charge of junior staff- delegating tasks etc
• Preparation of bids, tenders, proposals, presentations in order to ensure that the business development initiatives turnaround time is well achieved.
• Attending to all correspondence on mail, calls and other channels.
• In charge of administration and secretarial duties.
• Preparation of various administrative and operational reports.
• In charge of ensuring that various office utility bills and timely payments and follow up.
• Preparation of meetings, office events and industry relevant activities.
• Act as the key liaison contact for the office between the various stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, clients, staff etc
• Organizing and diarizing the Director’s calendar, diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings in a pro-active and efficient manner.
• Preparing briefs, minutes and reports for the meetings.
• Running personal errands for the Partner as required.
• Representing the Partner and management in various meetings.
• Key liaison contact between the firm and the stakeholders.
• Any other duties as allocated.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration and or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience.
Key Competencies
• Excellent organizational skills
• High Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Realiability
• Excellent Customer Care skills
Senior Legal Secretary - Remote
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare, file, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and fact-finding as directed by attorneys.
- Schedule and coordinate client meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
- Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails with promptness and professionalism.
- Transcribe dictations, legal notes, and interviews accurately.
- Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties.
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments and reminders.
- Process legal invoices and prepare expense reports.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all client and case information.
- Assist with the preparation of discovery documents and trial exhibits.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones and managing office supplies.
- Stay current with legal procedures and best practices in a remote setting.
- Contribute to the development of efficient administrative processes within the legal team.
- Assist in onboarding new legal staff and providing administrative guidance.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal in a law firm environment.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
- Proficiency in legal software and document management systems.
- Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
- Strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working remotely and utilizing virtual collaboration tools.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
Executive Legal Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Manage complex and dynamic calendars for multiple legal professionals, scheduling meetings, appointments, and court appearances.
- Coordinate and prepare for client meetings, internal discussions, and other engagements, including booking virtual conference rooms and preparing agendas.
- Draft, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, correspondence, and legal briefs.
- Conduct preliminary legal research using online legal databases and provide summaries of findings.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for case files, client information, and legal documents.
- Assist with document discovery processes, including Bates numbering, organizing, and reviewing documents.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails, prioritizing and responding as appropriate.
- Manage communication with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other external parties.
- Process expense reports and manage billing documentation.
- Assist with travel arrangements and logistics for legal professionals.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client and firm matters.
- Provide general administrative support, including data entry, transcription, and photocopying as needed.
- Stay updated on relevant legal procedures and best practices in legal administration.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Executive Assistant in a legal setting.
- Proficiency in legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document preparation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal practice management software.
- Experience with legal research platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw).
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
- Ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks in a remote environment.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- A professional and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
This remote opportunity allows you to provide critical support to our client's legal operations, contributing significantly from **Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE**. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join their virtual team.
Legal Assistant - Remote
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist legal counsel with case preparation, including organizing and maintaining legal documents and exhibits.
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law using legal databases.
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
- Schedule and coordinate client appointments, court dates, and other legal proceedings.
- Manage and organize electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals on behalf of the legal team.
- Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy, grammar, and consistency.
- Prepare legal briefs, reports, and presentations.
- Handle discovery processes, including document review and organization.
- Maintain attorney calendars and manage deadlines effectively.
- Provide general administrative support, including managing emails and phone calls.
- Ensure compliance with all ethical and professional standards of conduct.
- Utilize legal practice management software and other tools efficiently.
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Junior Legal Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law using online databases and libraries.
- Assist in drafting legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
- Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible.
- Schedule appointments, hearings, and client meetings.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel under supervision.
- Prepare summaries of depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Assist with discovery processes, including document review and organization.
- Maintain calendars and track important legal deadlines.
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including managing emails and phone calls.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all client and case information.
- Assist with billing and invoicing tasks as required.
- Support senior legal staff with various ad-hoc projects.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution.
- Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in legal studies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote environment.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
- Access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet connection is essential for this remote internship.
Remote Junior Legal Assistant
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Remote Legal Research Assistant
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive legal research on various areas of law using online databases and legal resources.
- Analyze and summarize statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents.
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal memorandums, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Identify relevant legal authorities and evidence for ongoing cases.
- Maintain organized research files and records.
- Verify citations and ensure the accuracy of legal references.
- Stay updated on changes in legislation and legal interpretations.
- Support legal team members with ad-hoc research requests.
- Contribute to the development of legal arguments and strategies through thorough research.
- Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards are maintained throughout research activities.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a law degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in legal research, preferably through internships or academic projects.
- Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw, local legal databases).
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
- Discretion and understanding of client confidentiality.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.