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The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117. The primary mandate of NHC is to play a principal role in the implementation of the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has its origin in 1953 when the Colonial Government of Kenya created a C...
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Grade NHC/SLO/03/2022
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide sound and competent transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, obligations and on all other legal issues;
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the Corporation.
- Represent the Corporation in court and other forums, presenting and arguing cases for the Corporation.
- Examine legal evidence, material / data to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits;
- Present evidence in defense or prosecution / s
- Study constitution, statutes, court decisions, regulations and ordinances of quasi bodies to determine ramifications for cases;
- Monitor and advise the Corporation on parliamentary legislation, changes and amendme in the law that impacts on or affects its operations;
- Prepare and draft standard legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
- Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in appropriate courts;
- Negotiate settlements of civil disputes before going to court or in ongoing court cases, where appropriate so as to save on time and costs and minimize over dependence on external lawyers;
- Seek expert opinion from professional colleagues with specialized experience/skills in appropriate areas/field of the legal issue to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or otherwise;
- Search for and examining public and other legal records to write opinions or establish existence of legal rights or otherwise;
- Prepare and authenticate legal documents. Witness the execution of legal documents;
- Act as agent, trustee, or executor of the Corporation;
- Advise the Corporation on matters of probate and administration of estates, as relates to its transactions with individual members of the public;
- Guide and ensure efficient, proper and timely conduct of litigation on behalf of the Corporation;
- Advice the Corporation on environmental law matters, management and waste disposal;
- Originate and respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.
- Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases, initiation, presentation, continuation and prosecution of court cases on behalf of the Corporation;
- Review the Corporation’s external advocates’ progress reports on court matters.
Person Specifications
The job holder must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university
- A Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution)
- Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Possess at least eight (8) years experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate
- Membership to the Law Society of Kenya
- Good mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of excellent legal advice
- Possess good written and oral communication skills
Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
Remuneration & Employment Terms
Senior Legal Officer Grade 11 Gross: Ksh. 165,749 – 230,715 Per month
Legal officer 1 Grade 10 Gross: Ksh. 137,703 – 191,840 Per month
Legal Assistant Grade 07 Gross: Ksh. 74,953 – 106,283 Per month
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate findings and developing strategies & arguments in preparation for presentation of Corporations cases;
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions,
- Select and identify, meeting with and questioning witnesses before and during the course of a trial;
- Present evidence in defense or prosecution / support of the Corporation’s cases;
- Prepare and draft legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
- Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in appropriate courts;
- Seek expert opinion from professional colleagues with specialized experience/skills in appropriate areas/field of the legal issue to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or otherwise;
- Witness the execution of legal documents;
- Advise the Corporation on matters of probate and administration of estates of deceased individuals.
- Carry out training needs assessment, planning, coordinating and facilitating training for staff in litigation;
- Respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.
- Helping develop and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures;
- Review the Corporation’s external advocates’ progress reports on court matters.
Person Specifications
The job holder must possess;
- Bachelors of Law degree from a recognized University
- Post graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya school of law or any other recognised institution
- Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Six(6) years experience in law practice or as an Advocate or Legal Officer
- Member of the law society of Kenya or other recognized professional body
Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
Remuneration & Employment Terms
Senior Legal Officer Grade 11 Gross: Ksh. 165,749 – 230,715 Per month
Legal officer 1 Grade 10 Gross: Ksh. 137,703 – 191,840 Per month
Legal Assistant Grade 07 Gross: Ksh. 74,953 – 106,283 Per month
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NHC/LA/03/2022
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and draft legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
- Interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case;
- Verify legal documents and fee notes drawn by external lawyers.
- Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases.
- Prepare and authenticate standard legal documents.
- Filing of legal briefs and opinions.
- Attending court sessions and taking notes of proceedings.
- Filing appeals in appropriate courts.
- Examine public and other lawful records and write opinions.
- Keep log of environmental law matters.
- Draft responses to correspondences on legal matters on behalf of the Corporation.
- Collection and preparation of information related to Court.
Person Specifications
The job holder must possess;
- Have O’ level KCSE mean Grade C (plain) or KCE Division III
- Possess a Diploma in Law and or legal studies from the Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution
- Have three (3) years experience in the discharge of legal duties
- Must be a registered Court Process Server.
- Be a team player with skills in the use of Ms Office Suite
Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
Remuneration & Employment Terms
- Senior Legal Officer Grade 11 Gross: Ksh. 165,749 – 230,715 Per month
- Legal officer 1 Grade 10 Gross: Ksh. 137,703 – 191,840 Per month
- Legal Assistant Grade 07 Gross: Ksh. 74,953 – 106,283 Per month
Method of Application
- If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration,
- Copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six (6) Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau),
- E-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the reference number on your application letter.
- To be considered, your application must be received by 20th April. 2022 addressed to:
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 30257 00100
NAIROBI
Email: applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke
IMPORTANT:
- Application should only be done online by email to the dedicated email address applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke
- All applicants MUST use the standard application form provided and downloadable on the website.
- Applicants must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya and provide proof thereof at the time of interviewing.
- Closing date is 20th April 2022. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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