Job Openings at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

Our client is seeking an energetic Litigation Advocate to manage a dynamic civil litigation portfolio focused on commercial debt recovery, insurance defense, running down matters, and personal injury disputes. In this role, you will take full ownership of files from initial client instructions through drafting, court appearances, negotiations, and judgment execution. If you are a proactive advocate with strong negotiation and drafting skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your legal career.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file court pleadings, witness statements, lists of documents, third-party notices, and formal legal opinions for motor accident claims and running down matters.
• Evaluate liability exposure, assess quantum, and advise insurance clients on effective settlement strategies versus trial paths.
• Prepare and conduct trial hearings, formal proofs, cross-examinations, and written submissions in Magistrates\' Courts and the High Court, as well as handle regular court mentions, interlocutory applications, and court-annexed mediations.
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements and draft consent orders in collaboration with opposing counsel, loss adjusters, and insurance claims officers.
• Issue statutory demand letters, negotiate structured payment plans, institute recovery suits and summary judgment applications and enforce judgments via warrants of attachment, garnishee proceedings, judgment debtor summonses, and court auctioneers.
• Seamlessly manage case files through the Judiciary E-Filing system portal, track cause lists, statutory timelines, and limitation periods to ensure zero missed deadlines.
• Deliver clear, timely progress updates and status reports to corporate clients, insurance panels, and supervising partners.
• Perform additional practice-related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws from a recognized University
•  Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate (PC).
• Minimum 2 years of litigation firm experience focused on insurance claims and debt recovery.
• Strong grasp of civil procedure, torts/negligence, insurance, contract law, and judgment execution.
• Hands-on experience with Judiciary E-Filing, virtual courts (Teams/Zoom), and law practice software.

    Key Competencies

• High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience managing a large caseload under tight deadlines.
• Strong skills in legal drafting, research, and courtroom arguments.
• Solid negotiation skills to settle debt and liability claims efficiently.
•  Professional, honest, and highly reliable.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Sharp eye for detail and high accuracy in work.

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Role Objective 

• A growing law firm based in Westlands seeks a proactive, highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide essential administrative, organizational, and document-processing support to legal practitioners, advocates, and firm partners and client care to ensure smooth daily office operations and timely handling of court filings and client matters.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, type, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, affidavits, and contracts as instructed by Advocates.
• Scan, upload, track, and serve court documents on the Judiciary e-Filing portal, and registry systems.
• Receive clients warmheartedly, handle the main switchboard, respond to routine email inquiries, and maintain a clean reception environment.
• Track court hearing dates, mention schedules, advocate diaries, and statutory deadlines to prevent missed appearances.
• File physical documents, maintain organized physical and electronic client folders, 
• Assist with generating basic fee notes, filing tax invoices recording petty cash disbursements, and managing office stationery stock.
• Assigning new file numbers, creating physical/digital cover sheets, entering matter details into case management software, and closing/archiving inactive client folders.
• Recording daily out-of-pocket operational costs (e.g., registry search fees, transport allowances for dispatch clerks, printing, and court filing fees).
• Screening prospective clients during initial visits, taking down initial case briefs/intake details, and briefing the assigned advocate before the client enters the boardroom.
• Tracking incoming and outgoing legal mail, process server dispatches, and rider delivery logbooks.
• Scheduling boardroom use for client meetings, depositions, or board meetings, ensuring refreshments and required documentation are ready.
• Coordinating office repairs, managing water/electricity token payments, and sourcing stationery suppliers to keep essential supplies stocked.
• Booking transport, accommodation, and managing itineraries for advocates traveling for out-of-station court circuits or out-of-town client assignments.
• Any other duties as allocated.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field. 
• A Certificate in Legal Secretarial Studies is an added advantage.
• 2 years of experience in a law firm.

Key Competencies 

• Fast and accurate typing skills (minimum 50 WPM) with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PDF tools.
• Familiarity with basic legal terminology and court document structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities

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Role Objective

Our client is seeking an energetic Litigation Advocate to manage a dynamic civil litigation portfolio focused on commercial debt recovery, insurance defense, running down matters, and personal injury disputes. In this role, you will take full ownership of files from initial client instructions through drafting, court appearances, negotiations, and judgment execution. If you are a proactive advocate with strong negotiation and drafting skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your legal career.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file court pleadings, witness statements, lists of documents, third-party notices, and formal legal opinions for motor accident claims and running down matters.
• Evaluate liability exposure, assess quantum, and advise insurance clients on effective settlement strategies versus trial paths.
• Prepare and conduct trial hearings, formal proofs, cross-examinations, and written submissions in Magistrates\' Courts and the High Court, as well as handle regular court mentions, interlocutory applications, and court-annexed mediations.
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements and draft consent orders in collaboration with opposing counsel, loss adjusters, and insurance claims officers.
• Issue statutory demand letters, negotiate structured payment plans, institute recovery suits and summary judgment applications and enforce judgments via warrants of attachment, garnishee proceedings, judgment debtor summonses, and court auctioneers.
• Seamlessly manage case files through the Judiciary E-Filing system portal, track cause lists, statutory timelines, and limitation periods to ensure zero missed deadlines.
• Deliver clear, timely progress updates and status reports to corporate clients, insurance panels, and supervising partners.
• Perform additional practice-related duties as assigned.

 Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws from a recognized University
•  Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate (PC).
• Minimum 2 years of litigation firm experience focused on insurance claims and debt recovery.
• Strong grasp of civil procedure, torts/negligence, insurance, contract law, and judgment execution.
• Hands-on experience with Judiciary E-Filing, virtual courts (Teams/Zoom), and law practice software.

    Key Competencies

• High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience managing a large caseload under tight deadlines.
• Strong skills in legal drafting, research, and courtroom arguments.
• Solid negotiation skills to settle debt and liability claims efficiently.
•  Professional, honest, and highly reliable.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Sharp eye for detail and high accuracy in work.