Court Clerk at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

A medium-sized law firm based in Nairobi seeks a motivated legal clerk to join their team. The legal clerk will be responsible for performing clerical tasks, preparing legal documents, file tracing, and delivering documentation to courts, law firms, and relevant legal offices, along with other collaborative duties.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents
• Compile legal documentation into files and maintain an organized filing system
• Compile case materials and write reports
• Follow up and update management on case files for all departments
• Document hearing dates in litigation matters
• Facilitate service of legal documents
• File court documents and other legal documents
• Organize the legal department registries
• Assist paralegals and advocates in locating files and organizing, copying, and maintaining documents
• Provide legal clerical services as required
• Perform any other related duties as allocated

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent document management skills
• Strong research skills
• Flexible schedule with commitment to attendance
• Critical thinking with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Law or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• Three years of work experience in a law firm