Legal / Industrial Relations Interns at Federation Of Kenya Employers

LEGAL/INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS INTERNS – LI/04/2022

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, FKE seeks to recruit Legal/ Industrial Relations Interns. The Interns will be offered a learning opportunity to gain practical skills and experience needed for the profession. They will be trained to support the department in achievement of the following
roles:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide reports and summaries on upcoming Employment and Labour Relations matters
• Conduct legal research and prepare internal briefings on matters relating to labour laws and social policy
• Attending to members and taking instructions
• Assist in billing and collection of debts from members
• Attending to Court mentions and registration of CBAs
• Attend to weekly meeting and submit reports
• Support in preparing summaries of Court judgment from the ELRC
• Provide support in drafting of Court pleadings
• Provide research support in other Industrial Relations, Employment, Legal, Policy matters within the Federation
• Draft correspondence
• Provide support to legal and Industrial Relations Department as requested
• Prepare documentation to facilitate CBA negotiations
• Undertake assigned administrative tasks in management of the members portal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Post graduate Diploma in Law or Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
• One year work experience gained from pupillage/attachments or their equivalent in Legal & Employment matters

KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent Interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong oral communication and writing skills
• Proficiency in computers
• A fast learner with interests and passion in Employment and Labour Relations matters
• Research & Analytical skills
• Legal drafting skills
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• A team player with a positive attitude and drive