Advocate-Litigation at Bollard Consulting Limited

Our Client, a law firm seeks to recruit an Advocate-Litigation.

• S/he will be responsible for representing clients in legal disputes that require judicial intervention, and responsibilities encompassing a range of tasks, from the initial stages of a case to its resolution, whether through trial, settlement, or alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, the job holder will be involved in drafting legal documents such as complaints, pleas, counterclaims, and interrogatories, while investigating facts and consulting with witnesses as well as clients. S/he will represent clients in court and negotiate settlements while also guiding clients facing lawsuits and or need to file lawsuits.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to understand their legal issues, objectives, and the facts of their cases
• Draft and review legal documents such as complaints, motions, petitions, responses, affidavits, and discovery requests
• Investigate the facts of the case by gathering documents, interviewing
• Consider and initiate settlement discussions, either through informal negotiations or formal settlement conferences, aiming to resolve client disputes outside of court
• Represent clients in hearings, motions, and trial proceedings. This may include arguing motions, presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and making opening and closing statements.
• Engage in negotiations to reach a settlement or favorable resolution outside of trial, saving client time, money, and uncertainty
• Where applicable, represent clients in arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution processes
• Draft and review settlement agreements to ensure that the client’s interests are protected.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision to present written arguments clearly and persuasively
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information and case details
• Ensure compliance with the ethical rules of the legal profession, such as avoiding conflicts of interest, ensuring fairness, and promoting justice

Qualifications and Education requirements

• An Undergraduate Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• A Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law(KSL)
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
• At least 2 years of  experience as a practicing litigation Advocate 
• Familiarity with litigation proceedings, Rules of the High Court and Magistrate’s Court and Company Law, The National Credit Act and Consumer Protection Act
• Thorough Knowledge of litigation processes locally and regionally
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable to rapid change and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment
• Strong consultative and influencing skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, with emphasis on priorities and objective achievement
• Excellent interpersonal, litigation communication and presentation skills with a good focus on organization, and enhanced multitasking abilities