Legal Clerk & Filing Assistant (Law Firm) [Openings: 2]
Legal & Compliance
K sh 52,000 – 70,000 gross / month
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Milimani Law Courts / Upper Hill legal belt Overview: Our client is a litigation-focused practice that wins cases with disciplined procedure. You’ll prepare bundles, file at registries, manage cause lists, and track acknowledgments meticulously. Court mornings start early; afternoons are for tidy files and next-step planning. Senior clerks teach the shortcuts that save hours. If you’re punctual, respectful, and obsessed with getting stamps and dates right, you’ll be trusted fast. Key Responsibilities - Assemble court bundles: paginate, index, bind, and cross-check exhibits. - File pleadings at registries; secure correct stamps, receipts, and dates. - Prepare cause lists and hearing diaries; alert fee earners to changes. - Serve documents; obtain and record affidavits/acknowledgements of service. - Track limitation and statutory deadlines with tickler systems. - Maintain neat physical and digital files; name documents to convention. - Liaise with court staff and process servers professionally. - Run photocopy/scan jobs; certify copies as directed. - Prepare simple expense sheets for court runs. - Draft brief filing reports at day's end. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Law/Paralegal Studies; 0–1 year (internship counts). - Knowledge of court etiquette is an advantage. Skills: - Detail, time management, polite courtroom etiquette, document control. KPIs: - Zero missed dates, file completeness, service proof accuracy, and turnaround time. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 52,000–70,000. - Court-run stipend: KES 300–500 per heavy filing day. - Urgent filing premium: +10% on approved last-minute filings (rare). Client-provided estimates. Final offers vary by speed/accuracy during a live pagination test, familiarity with Milimani registry, and ability to cover early-morning queues. Probation (3 months) typically starts mid-band, with revision after consistent on-time filings and zero rejections. Benefits: - Medical, transport allowance for court runs, training. Growth Path: - Clerk → Paralegal → Legal Assistant → Litigation Executive.