Court Clerk - Nairobi at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

• A reputable boutique law firm in Nairobi is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Court Clerk to provide administrative and litigation support. The successful candidate will facilitate smooth court operations, manage legal documentation, and ensure timely filing and follow-up of matters before various courts and registries.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents with courts and relevant government offices.
• Attend court registries to file, collect, and process case documents.
• Monitor court dates, rulings, and case progress, updating advocates accordingly.
• Maintain accurate case files, registers, and legal records.
• Serve legal documents to parties in compliance with court procedures.
• Coordinate movement of files between the firm, courts, and external agencies.
• Retrieve and organize documents required for hearings and client matters.
• Assist in preparing court bundles and other litigation materials.
• Scan, archive, and safeguard confidential legal records.
• Liaise with court officials, clients, and regulatory offices where necessary.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties within the legal department.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years experience in a legal or law firm environment.
• Practical experience with court filing procedures and legal documentation.
• Familiarity with civil and commercial litigation processes will be an advantage.

Key Competencies 

• Strong organizational 
• Time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Professionalism
• Self-driven
• Minimal supervision.