Secretary Job in Kenya

Legal Secretary

Job Type: Full Time

Our client is one of the most successful law firms in Kenya. They are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team.

Key Duties:

·         Receive documents/incomings at the reception and recording in the message register.

·         Handle and manage draft documents and keep an electronic copy for easy retrieval.

·         Plan and co-ordinate appointments, make the Board room ready for meetings.

·         Picking official calls and recording official messages for the staff of the organization.

·         Filing, typing, printing, coping, scanning, email and mail dispatch administrative functions.

·         Receive and process incoming and outgoing emails according to Partner’s instructions.

·         Maintain and update the Partner’s, Associates’ and the court clerk’s diary to ensure appointments and court attendances are well coordinated.

·         Act as a point of contact/liaison between the Partner/Associates and the clients.

Qualifications

·         Basic KCPE and KCSE Educational Background.

·         A Diploma Certificate will be an added advantage.

·         At least 1 year working experience in an active law firm.

Additional Requirements

·         At least Three Professional Referees

·         A Certificate of good conduct

Competencies

·         Ability to communicate clearly in English and Kiswahili

·         Strong organizational skills

·         Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.

·         Ability to maintain good relationship with the organization’s clients, suppliers and staff.

·         Ability to demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.

·         Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.

·         Ability to communicate professionally and credibly and facilitate collaborative partnerships and network internally and externally to achieve organization goals.

·         Good client management skills.

·         Ability to work under minimal supervision with high level of integrity.

·         Customer care skills that include listening, answering enquiries from customers in timely and professional manner.

·         Proficient in Microsoft applications (Ms Word, Excel, Power point , Outlook)

·         Basic Knowledge of Legal pleading documents or to have at least 1year experience as a legal secretary.

How to apply:

Applicants can send their CV and state the position applied for in their subject of the email to us viarecruitment@r4kenya.com before 20^th March2018. Kindly do not apply if you do not meet minimum requirements.