Legal Assistant at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1171

Reporting to the Legal Officer, in Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Company Secretary Division, the Legal Assistant, will be responsible for handling court processes and records management on legal matters concerning the Company.

The key tasks & duties for the position are;

• Receiving and undertaking service of court process.
• Opening court files, maintaining records, printing, photocopying and scanning documents, closing files recommended for closure.
• Filing Company pleadings at the respective court registries.
• Fixing court dates and updating the court and bring-up diaries.
• Undertaking safe custody and retrieval of court files.
• Handling correspondence, acknowledgement of receipt of service of the court process on behalf of the Company.
• Conducting official searches at the lands registry, Companies registry, motor vehicles registry and government printers and attending court registries to peruse court files.
• Registering and collecting legal documents at the relevant registries.
• Preparing and dispatching notices, hearings, mentions and drafting decrees and orders for filing and service.
• Updating legal statutes as required.
• Establish and maintain the Company’s filing system to support the company’s record keeping needs and keep the filing system up to date at all times.
• Undertaking research when called upon.

Appointment Specification

• Diploma in Law from a recognized Institution.
• Possess a current Court Process Server Certificate.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in a busy and reputable law firm.
• Diploma in Information Technology or Records Management will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications