Legal Assistant (Re-Advertisement) at Kenya Power

No of Positions: 6

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1085

Reporting to the Legal Officer, in Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Company Secretary Division, the Legal Assistant, will be responsible for handling court process 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
• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or Records Management will be an added advantage
• Fluency in English and good writing skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Strong communication, reporting and negotiation Skills
• Attention to detail
• High levels of Integrity and Ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Drive for results and achievement
• Demonstrable skills in information handling and data organization, including the use of relevant information databases, online services and library
• Strong analytical skills and ability to integrate diverse information from varied sources
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and strong team player
• Coordination, networking and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks within deadlines
• Flexible approach to range of work and working hours
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya