Legal Counsel (AJ) Mombasa

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. Duties and Responsibilities Legal Advice & Representation - Provides FIDA-K clientswith legal advice and referral services when required - Prepare pleadings and legal briefs - Conduct Alternative dispute resolution, mediationbetween parties and referralsto Informal Justice Systems - Courtattendance - Strategic ImpactLitigation Networking & Building Partnerships - Assist in coordination ofopen days, legal aid and other workshops organized by the Team - Represent the Organisation in meetings with stakeholders and strategic partners - Probono lawyers’ coordination - Linkages with strategic partners Programme Management - Conduct Trainings including clients on self-representation andInformal justice systems - Implementation of grants (projects) and preparationof donor reports - Report writing Resource Mobilization - Identify support in resource mobilization strategies - Identifyviable projects relevant to the team - Incollaboration with grants team, develop proposals - Meetingwith Donors Requirements: - Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate. - Minimum 2(two) years post admission experience as a practicing Advocate. - Certified Professional Mediator or Qualifications from Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. - Excellent writing, editing, research, and oral advocacy skills. - Verydetail-oriented with stronginterpersonal, organizational andcoordination skills. - Ability to work collaboratively, to multi-task, and to work under pressure.