Legal Clerk– (Mombasa) at Globalhunt Associates
Confidential
Mombasa, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Legal Clerk – Conveyancing
About the Role
This position provides support for conveyancing and secretarial work through registry follow-ups and document processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation and compilation of conveyance documents
- Conduct property searches at land registries and obtain consents and approvals for conveyancing transactions
- File conveyance documents in various land registries, courts, BRS, and government offices while monitoring the progress of the registration process
- Update advocates on transaction progress
- Inform advocates of operational changes in land registries, department of survey, county offices, and land control boards
- Follow up on stamping, registration, and compliance filings
- Maintain document logs and support file movement tracking
- Run official errands related to conveyancing and corporate filings
- Update work on CRM and prepare progress reports for weekly meetings
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in paralegal or equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years' experience in a law firm or conveyancing environment
- Good knowledge of Kenyan court processes, land registries, BRS processes, survey department, land control boards, and county offices
- Experience with online registration procedures on the National Land Management Information System (Ardhisasa)
Required Skills & Attributes
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong time management with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated with ability to start and complete tasks independently within set timeframes