Legal Clerk– (Nairobi) at Globalhunt Associates

The position will support conveyancing and secretarial work through registry follow-ups and document processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and compilation of conveyance documents
• Conduct property searches at land registries, obtaining consents and approvals for conveyancing transactions.
• Filing conveyance documents in various land registries, courts, BRS, and government offices and monitoring the progress of the registration process
• Update the Advocates on transaction progress of the transactions
• Inform advocates on any operational changes in land registries, department of survey, county offices and land control boards.
• Follow up on stamping, registration, and compliance filings
• Maintain document logs and support file movement tracking
• Run official errands related to conveyancing and corporate filings
• Update work on CRM, prepare and report work progress during weekly meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in paralegal or equivalent qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in a law firm or conveyancing environment
• Good knowledge of Kenyan court processes, land registries, BRS processes, Survey department, Land Control Boards and county offices
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in dealing with the new online registration procedures on the National Land Management Information System (Ardhisasa)
• Good time management with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• High level of integrity, ability to handle confidential information, and ability to work under pressure.
• Candidate must be self-motivated to start and complete tasks with minimal supervision and within minimum time