Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Commercial & Litigation Support) [6 positions]

Legal & Compliance

K sh 70,000 – 120,000 gross / month

Openings: 6 positions Location: Nairobi – Ngumo Estate (Mbagathi Rd, near Golf Course) Overview: Jump into the legal fast lane as one of six Paralegals supporting a busy in-house team. You’ll be the linchpin that keeps filings, bundles, and calendars running smoothly, ensuring matters stay audit-ready and deadlines are never missed. This is where attention to detail meets real-world commercial and dispute practice. On any given day, you could be drafting letters, notices, or simple pleadings, compiling court bundles, or navigating eCitizen/BRS portals. You’ll also manage service of process, calendar reminders, and hearing logistics, making the legal machine hum like clockwork. Beyond the paperwork, you’ll maintain precedent libraries, proof documents, and track legal spend skills that build both discipline and insight. Think of this as a launchpad: every filing, every indexed page, and every correctly served notice sharpens your understanding of in-house law practice. In short, if you thrive on structure, love seeing your work create smooth workflows, and want a front-row view of both commercial and dispute law, this role puts you right at the heart of action. Key Responsibilities: - Draft simple pleadings, letters, notices, and minutes; proofread meticulously. - Compile bundles, indexes, and paginations; arrange commissioning. - File documents (BRS, court, registries) and track receipts/stamps. - Manage calendars, reminders, and hearing/meeting logistics. - Maintain precedent libraries and document naming rules. - Support legal spend tracking and vendor onboarding. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Law/Paralegal Studies or LL.B undergrad; 0–3 years experience. Skills & Tools: - MS Office/Google, eCitizen/BRS portals, filing discipline, and time management. KPIs: - Filing SLAs, zero-error bundles, diary accuracy, and precedent hygiene. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–120,000 + overtime for urgent filings. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, transport stipend for late filings, training/CPD. Growth Path: - Senior Paralegal → Legal Operations Specialist → Junior Counsel (on qualification). Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.