Jobs at ALN Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities
The core areas of responsibility include:

• Maintain and update the organisation’s centralized knowledge repository with relevant legal precedents, templates, and best practices.
• Monitor and track new statutes, proposed legislation, special gazette notice and recent case law relevant to the organisation’s practice areas and sectors.
• Prepare and distribute timely alerts to lawyers and staff regarding significant legal developments.
• Manage hard copy resources, including physical libraries, legal texts, and archives, ensuring they are organised, accessible, and up-to-date.
• Manage soft copy resources, including digital databases, document management systems, and AI tools, ensuring they are organised, accessible, and up-to-date.
• Collaborate with practice areas to understand their knowledge management needs and provide tailored support, including training and resource allocation.
• Assist in the creation of standardised templates, checklists, and other knowledge management resources.
• Monitor usage of the organisation’s knowledge management platforms and resources and maintain vendor relationships with the relevant service providers and industry specialists.
• Assist in the implementation of AI-driven tools for document automation, legal research and knowledge retrieval.
• Conduct training sessions for lawyers and staff on how to effectively use the organisation’s knowledge management systems and resources.

Experience and Personal Qualities
This role will require a legal knowledge management professional with the highest levels of commitment. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated professional looking to join an experienced team supporting a multi-disciplinary organisation with extended geographical reach.

The following educational and work experience is preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Sciences, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a dynamic organisation (preferably within a law firm).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.

The following personal qualities are preferred:

• Ability to learn quickly in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of self-improvement and commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A keen interest in technology trends, including the use of automation and AI in the knowledge management field.
• Commitment to the ALN’s mission and strong ethical integrity.

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The Legal Directories Submissions Officer will support the firm’s business development team, including bids & proposals and communications teams. The suitable candidate will work under the Head of Business Development, Marketing & Communications.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Support the preparation and coordination of legal directory submissions, such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR1000, as well as various industry award entries, including supporting related research activities.
• Track and maintain up-to-date databases of legal directory and awards rankings, as well as other relevant information required for submissions, reporting and strategic planning.
• Support the implementation of the legal directories’ strategy, including providing support to ALN firms.
• Maintain the submissions calendar for various legal directories and awards.
• Develop content and communication related to firm rankings, awards and recognitions in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.
• Liaise with external legal directories and awards bodies to ensure proper submission and follow-up.
• Provide support to the bids and proposals team when required.

Experience and Personal Qualities
The following experience is preferred

• Degree qualification (preferably in Business, Marketing or Communications).
• At least 2-3 years of experience preferably in business development or marketing within a professional services environment.
• A good understanding of the legal market will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in the use of IT Systems, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds