Our client is a law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya with legal professional advisors. They are looking for a Legal and professional secretary with prior experience working for a law firm to join their team in Nairobi.

Job Summary

The incumbent will provide professional and administrative support to the firm

• Keeping records up to date
• Typing up legal documents
• Answering the phone
• Organising diaries
• Preparing court forms
• Attending court
• Performing legal research
• Making appointments with clients

• Diploma in legal secretarial studies from a recognized institution preferred
• Full secretarial training from a recognized institution
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with legal documentation preferred
• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills (verbal, written) and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships
• Pleasant, energetic, confident, with a positive, can-do attitude, good work ethic and professionalism
• Proactive, able to multi-task, prioritize work, meet deadlines & works effectively under pressure with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentialities and tactful in dealing with clients

Candidates who currently stay in Nairobi are encouraged to apply as interviews will be held in Nairobi.  

Deadline: 7th July 2017

We are located on 4th floor, Kipro Centre in Westlands, Nairobi