Associate Advocate II Job in Mombasa, Kenya
Job Title: Associate Advocate II
Reference: AD II 2019
Recruiter: Stratostaff East Africa
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Available: Immediately
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction: Our client, a leading law firm in Mombasa is looking to recruit for an Associate Advocate II.
Role Summary: Giving personalized Legal services to a wide range of Corporate and Individual clientele.
Qualifications / Requirements
Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Professional qualification – Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
2 years’ post admission experience
A member of the Law Society of Kenya with a Current Practicing certificate
Job Specification
Undertaking client’s instructions by drawing relevant contracts and other various necessary legal documentation.
Undertaking client’s instructions by drawing relevant security documents as required by the lender.
Conducting due diligence at the relevant registries and company’s registry on behalf of clients interested in various projects.
Giving Clients sound legal opinions including unsolicited opinions in regard to matters under my care.
Organizing and arranging appropriate meetings with clients for the purpose of taking instructions.
Attending to clients for purposes of execution of the appropriate documents.
Providing company secretarial services to clients as required on the specific matters.
Liaising with other professionals and law firms in order to actualize clients’ instructions.
Ensuring all documents, correspondences and emails are properly filed in the server always and consistently updated in line with the firm’s policy;
Advising and updating the Clients on all material developments in their matter on a regular basis.
Ensuring that all files under your care are neatly arranged and records promptly updated including emails and call logs; and
Attending to all status review meetings with the Supervisor at the Departmental level as scheduled and well prepared.
Timely attendance to Clients as follows:
Attending to clients in the office promptly and well prepared
Responding to emails within 12 hours of receipt;
Responding to letters within 24 hours of receipt of instructions from the Supervisor; and responding to telephone messages within 2 hours of receipt of message.
Advising and circulating newsletters or e-alerts to Clients in respect of any new developments.
Advising and updating Clients in respect of any new developments in law or practice
Attending to Client meetings in time and well prepared.
Preparing periodic reports to Clients in line with the Client’s reporting calendar and ensuring that clients have received the same and scheduled meetings with the relevant partners.
Seeking periodic feedback from clients on whether they are satisfied with our services and discussing with the Partner areas of improvement.
Facilitating client trainings on new developments in law practice relevant to their areas of interests.
Billing/raising of fee notes by having a weekly updated statement of all outstanding fees and DRNs broken down on a client to client basis and with an aging analysis.
Collecting fees by preparing weekly/ monthly collection target list for follow up by Accounts Assistant.
Reviewing monthly billings and collections and ensuring that the set monthly targets are achieved.
Ensuring cost management on file to file basis in line with the Departmental targets.
Supervise and guide the pupils in the C&P Department.
Supervise and guide the legal assistants in the C&P Department.
Ensuring compliance with the set internal processes by the Pupils/Students under your supervision.
Conducting detailed research for review by the Advocate.
Attending and facilitating trainings with an objective of obtaining knowledge as per the training calendar.
Proper planning and time management.
Competencies
Good Negotiation skills.
High level of integrity, transparency and accountability.
Good Drafting skills essential.
Basic financial and general management knowledge.
A good grasp of the socio-economic environment.
Knowledge on emerging trends in Social, Economic and Political fields.
Presentable and professional at all times in appropriate dress code;
Good communication, problem-solving interpersonal and time management skills;
Organization and supervision skills;
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 15th February 2019.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Stratostaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer
