Our client
is seeking to recruit a Litigation Advocate to
assist in planning, coordinating and undertaking the litigation and housing
work in respect of the Council's functions.
To
undertake the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards.
Duties and Responsibilities- To undertake a substantial
personal caseload of housing and general litigation
- To draft, negotiate and agree
legal documentation arising out of the exercise of the Council's housing
and litigation functions.
- To undertake litigation arising
out of the exercise of the Council's functions including in particular
judicial reviews relating to housing matters.
- To act as an advocate on behalf
of the Council, where appropriate in relevant Courts, tribunals and
inquiries and instruct Counsel to represent the Council as necessary.
- To maintain an up-to-date
comprehensive knowledge of developments in the relevant areas of law and
disseminate that information
- To ensure that the service is
responsive to client requirements and that work undertaken is reflective
of best practice and the performance targets contained within Service
Level Agreements.
Qualifications
- Have at least 5 years of post
admission working in a busy law firm
- Have a valid practicing license
- Ability to work with minimum
supervision
- Proactive, self motivated and
aggressive
- A degree in law in a recognized
institution
If qualified kindly send your
application and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com by 5th July, 2013 clearly indicating
‘Litigation Advocate’ on the subject line.
DO NOT
attach any certificates.
Failure to
follow instructions will lead to total disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
